Designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed appeared to be having a bit of fun at the cost of last year's wardrobe malfunction. The result: a male model strutted in this little number with the words 'Male Function' embellished across a strategic part of his anatomy, during the designer's show.
The model in the starring role is Sahil Shroff -- a 6-foot tall Sindhi male from Mumbai who claims to have modeled underwear in the past. "I am a professional and this is part of my job. And no, I don't feel self-conscious," he says.
Shroff, who grew up in Australia, speaks with a thick Aussie accent. After returning to India, he joined Elite Models. He believes his look is 'international', and this is his appeal. Sure enough, the French beard comes off to reveal a strong jaw line. He currently sports long hair, which he pulls back into a knot.
He admits the well-chiselled body isn't heaven-sent. "I love eating and have to train hard in equal measure," he says. Shroff's designs extend beyond modelling and the ramp though.
Text: Merril Diniz
Photographs: Kunal Verma
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