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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]].''
'''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==
==Biography==
Born on 25 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.
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==
==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.
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> He is widely considered as the most overrated fashion photographer in India.<ref>[https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/news-indias-next-top-model-4-mentors-malaika-anusha-milind-dabboo-and-neeraj-on-lookout-for-more-than-a-face-469103 India's Next Top Model 4 mentors Malaika, Anusha, Milind, Dabboo and Neeraj on lookout for 'more than a face'],India TV, 6 October 2018</ref>
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===
===Calendar===

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Dabboo Ratnani
NationalityIndian
OccupationFashion photography Bollywood photography
RelativesVicky Ratnani (brother)

Dabboo Ratnani (born Dhaporshankh Ratnani) is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer,[1] known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999.[2][3] He has shot cover photographs for magazines including Better Homes and Gardens.

Biography

Born on 24 December, he practiced photography as a young man in Mumbai training together with Naren Sundar.[4] 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 campaigns.

In 2006, he was in the jury for the Miss India contest.[5] 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 [6]

Calendar

Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.[4] 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.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]

Film publicity

Ratnani has taken publicity stills for films like Om Shanti Om, Aatish, Blackmail, Fiza, Hera Pheri, Legend of Bhagat Singh, Aawara Pagal Deewana, Jhankaar Beats, Jism, Jo Bole So Nihaal, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, .

Magazines

He has shot cover photographs for magazines including Better Homes and Gardens.[10]

Advertising industry

He also has worked in advertising for various brands.[4]

References

  1. "Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  2. "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  3. "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
  5. Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  6. N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.
  7. 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.
  8. "Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007)". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
  9. I can’t not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
  10. "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.

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