Dabboo Ratnani

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{{Short description|Indian fashion photographer}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
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'''Dabboo Ratnani''' (born '''Dhaporshankh Ratnani''') is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer,<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 2006-02-03 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 2007-03-14}}</ref> known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2006-01-06 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2007-01-20 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for magazines including ''[[Better Homes and Gardens (magazine)|Better Homes and Gardens]].''

==Biography==
Born on 24 December, he practiced photography as a young man in [[Mumbai]] training together with [[Naren Sundar]].<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref> He has been working independently since 1994.

==Work==
Ratnani is a [[portrait]] and celebrity photographer in Indian cinema. His induction into the world of photography came about largely by chance. Films got Ratnani editorial work, which in turn got him model portfolios, which led him to advertising. His work has been used for film advertising and publicity [[Advertising campaign|campaign]]s.

In 2006, he was in the jury for the [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] contest.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 2006-11-01 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref> Ratnani was a mentor for the ''[[India's Next Top Model]]'' show, which aired on [[MTV India]]. In 2020 Ratnani also got featured in the N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India <ref>[https://news4masses.com/list-top-best-fashion-photographers-india/7/ N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India]. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.</ref>

===Calendar===
Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india"/> He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India, after the fashion of the [[Pirelli Calendar]]. He is one of a number of photographers with calendars widely covered in the media.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=147334 From calendars to collectibles (by Sulekha Nair): The Financial Express, 26 November 2006 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007)]. Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> Over the years [[Bollywood]] stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar features celebrities, 24 of them for each year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |title=Dabboo Ratnani’s 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007) |access-date=25 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927220913/http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, Ratnani shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120115204922/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/I-can-t-not-upset-people-Dabboo-Ratnani/Article1-793457.aspx I can’t not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani]. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>

===Film publicity===
Ratnani has taken publicity stills for films like ''[[Om Shanti Om (film)|Om Shanti Om]],'' ''[[Aatish (film)|Aatish]],'' ''[[Blackmail (2005 film)|Blackmail]],'' ''[[Fiza]],'' ''[[Hera Pheri (2000 film)|Hera Pheri]],'' ''[[Legend of Bhagat Singh]],'' ''[[Aawara Pagal Deewana]],'' ''[[Jhankaar Beats]],'' ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]],'' ''[[Jo Bole So Nihaal]],'' ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]],'' .

===Magazines===
He has shot cover photographs for magazines including ''[[Better Homes and Gardens (magazine)|Better Homes and Gardens]].''<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>

===Advertising industry===
He also has worked in advertising for various brands.<ref name="miss india"/>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|www.dabbooratnani.com}}
* {{IMDb name|1399003}}
*[http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2007/january/149406.htm Dabboo Ratnani's interview on the calendar from Mid-Day]

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