Suhasini and Venkatram came up with the idea of a 'calendar' inspired by Raja Ravi Varma as a part of their "Nam" foundation. Venkatraman said '' Only a few understand the many facets of women. Raja Ravi Varma was the first of them. He captured the mirrors, royalty, and beauty of the women in frames with a striking mix of colors. The films that Ravi Varma paints come to life for me, as women have to grow up and inspire them.
The calendar was designed to show the twelve Indian women in a grand backdrop, dressed in mirrors and jewelry ... ”
The project designed by renowned photographer Venkatram, with 12 paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, creating a backdrop that looks like them. It features Ramakrishna, Khushboo, Samantha Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Aishwarya Rajesh, Nadia, Lizzie, Shobana, Colors Swathi, Manju Lakshmi and Nicki Galrani along with Chamundeshwari's Ravi Varma paintings. “The colors he used for lighting in master painter Raja Ravi Varma's paintings have always amazed me. I wish I had the chance to re-create them. I had to work very hard to match the photos I took to his paintings. Styling, costumes, jewelry, property in the backdrop, etc.
We looked at the paintings. Bringing this calendar for Suhasini's 'Nam' is an unforgettable experience, ”said photographer Venkatram. Many stars tweeted his photographs praising him and he says that he is "feeling great that they have become Ravi Varma films".
To sum up, every page in this calendar reflects the strength and beauty of Indian women. 'Nam' also sells booklets with photos along with this calendar.
