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Model Shows How Indian Disney Princesses Would Look Like, And Some Look Better Than Originals
Model and Make-up artist Hamel Patel decided recently to do what countless girls have done over the years, play dress-up and recreate Disney princesses.
Hamel is from North Carolina, but she pays homage to her family heritage by reinterpreting classic female characters such as Snow White and Cinderella in a traditional Indian style. Famous for its colors, flowing dresses, and ornate jewelry, Indian fashion perfectly complements the fantasy and imagination of Disney characters.
“Growing up, I always wished there was a Disney princess I could relate to, one that represented where I came from,” she wrote on Instagram. “Introducing outfits/princess makeup looks inspired by the eight original pretty princesses we all grew up watching, with a little desi twist!”
Scroll down below to check out the beautiful photos, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite Indian Disney princess!
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Instagram model Hamel Patel decided to shoot a series of Disney princess themed photos, with an Indian twist
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#1
Jasmine
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Snow White
just a thought ! 6 years ago
I like this one the most , cause we Indians love red and I love the shades of red used in this !
#3
Pocahontas
Koko Shinoda 4 years ago
before anyone says "that's the point", my original comment is for the people calling Pocahontas an Indian
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Squiddosnazz 6 years ago
Awesome costume, but i guess feels a little out of character for pocahontas? Still, nice twist.
#4
Cinderella
#7
Mulan
#8
Princess Aurora
Jenna Bois 6 years ago
In anything princess themed (toys, etc) Aurora is always in pink. I'm assuming to set her apart from Cinderella.
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Pamela24 6 years ago
Indian women fascinate me. Especially how no matter how much makeup and/or jewellery they put on they still look stunning. I wear a necklace and a pair of medium sized earrings and look ridiculous.
Ehren Thomsen 6 years ago
Exactly! Look at the first picture, where Hanel wears a rather simple make-up and "plain" clothes (but quite frankly, were I a woman, I would kill for that spectacular skirt... Hell, I'm a man and would kill for that spectacular skirt). She looks gorgeous. Then, in the rest of the images, se wears a buckload of make-up, jewelry and accessoires and still looks gorgeous. How do they do that???
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ARMY forlifeu 6 years ago
Good to see Indian articles being featured. Good work too! You go girl!
Gaia Campbell 6 years ago
Loved the Indian take on the princesses. Very beautiful. Would love to see full body pictures of the costumes though.
Star 6 years ago
These are pretty cool and unique, though. Interesting to imagine them as a different race.
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Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 6 years ago
To be honest, I wouldn't have know which was which, without the "labels". Very pretty lady, but I really couldn't see the Disney princesses.
Cyril Louis 6 years ago
I love how she looks but I don't think she looks like the princesses all that much. A wig would have helped
SarahScouse 6 years ago
There are many photo on BP that make me say 'wow!' But there are not many posts that I say 'wow!' to every single photo. Amazing, stunning, cool and beautiful!
Ashley Morton 6 years ago
I love all of these! I always think indian women are the most like modern day princesses the way they dress and they are so beautiful. <3
Jonnae Bowman 6 years ago
Honestly would have loved to see her try Princess Tiana because she's a Disney princess now too.
Donah Opande 6 years ago
I don't mean to rain on her parade, she is very beautiful and talented. I'm just curious, is "instagram model" a thing? Like can someone use that title in an audition or describing a job?(I don't use Instagram but I assume its like FB or Twitter?)
Lillukka79 6 years ago
Enough with the disney princesses. Next its black, then fat than as male...
Alia Gail 6 years ago
so it’s not your thing. whatever. just don’t look at it then. WE certainly don’t want you here.
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Nisha Mehak 6 years ago
Ewww....chunky jewelry and loud make up doesn't make up an indian look.....these princesses are icons in the west and u cannot malign their looks,even if they r fictitious.... imagine if they did a western version of padmavati... imagine the uproar it would create.... so we should just let some things be...she looks best in her natural look the first pic.
Pamela24 6 years ago
Indian women fascinate me. Especially how no matter how much makeup and/or jewellery they put on they still look stunning. I wear a necklace and a pair of medium sized earrings and look ridiculous.
Ehren Thomsen 6 years ago
Exactly! Look at the first picture, where Hanel wears a rather simple make-up and "plain" clothes (but quite frankly, were I a woman, I would kill for that spectacular skirt... Hell, I'm a man and would kill for that spectacular skirt). She looks gorgeous. Then, in the rest of the images, se wears a buckload of make-up, jewelry and accessoires and still looks gorgeous. How do they do that???
Load More Replies... ARMY forlifeu 6 years ago
Good to see Indian articles being featured. Good work too! You go girl!
Gaia Campbell 6 years ago
Loved the Indian take on the princesses. Very beautiful. Would love to see full body pictures of the costumes though.
Star 6 years ago
These are pretty cool and unique, though. Interesting to imagine them as a different race.
Load More Replies... Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 6 years ago
To be honest, I wouldn't have know which was which, without the "labels". Very pretty lady, but I really couldn't see the Disney princesses.
Cyril Louis 6 years ago
I love how she looks but I don't think she looks like the princesses all that much. A wig would have helped
SarahScouse 6 years ago
There are many photo on BP that make me say 'wow!' But there are not many posts that I say 'wow!' to every single photo. Amazing, stunning, cool and beautiful!
Ashley Morton 6 years ago
I love all of these! I always think indian women are the most like modern day princesses the way they dress and they are so beautiful. <3
Jonnae Bowman 6 years ago
Honestly would have loved to see her try Princess Tiana because she's a Disney princess now too.
Donah Opande 6 years ago
I don't mean to rain on her parade, she is very beautiful and talented. I'm just curious, is "instagram model" a thing? Like can someone use that title in an audition or describing a job?(I don't use Instagram but I assume its like FB or Twitter?)
Lillukka79 6 years ago
Enough with the disney princesses. Next its black, then fat than as male...
Alia Gail 6 years ago
so it’s not your thing. whatever. just don’t look at it then. WE certainly don’t want you here.
Load More Replies... Nisha Mehak 6 years ago
Ewww....chunky jewelry and loud make up doesn't make up an indian look.....these princesses are icons in the west and u cannot malign their looks,even if they r fictitious.... imagine if they did a western version of padmavati... imagine the uproar it would create.... so we should just let some things be...she looks best in her natural look the first pic.
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