India’s fashion scene has reached impressive new heights. Innovative styles and trends are being discovered each day, with fashion stylists and designers achieving remarkable milestones. Among these creative forces is Anaita Shroff Adajania, a prominent stylist who has collaborated with numerous Bollywood celebrities. Her signature styling can be seen in two of Shah Rukh Khan’s most iconic films. She is also the creative mastermind behind some of the memorable looks of Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, and current sensation Alia Bhatt.The Budding StylistBorn and raised in Mumbai, Anaita began her career with Elle magazine in 1996. Over time, she worked with various leading publications before becoming the Fashion Director at Vogue India. Today, Anaita is a distinguished stylist and a well-established name in the fashion industry, having carved out her niche long before the widespread commercialisation of fashion. Her breakthrough moment came when she styled the cast of the Dhoom film series. She also curated Deepika Padukone’s iconic looks in Cocktail and Love Aaj Kal.More About HerAnaita has also made brief appearances on screen. She had a cameo in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, where she played Kajol’s friend, Sheena—a role she landed due to her real-life friendship with Karan Johar. She also had a brief appearance in Kal Ho Naa Ho, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta. More recently, she styled Alia Bhatt and Natasha Poonawalla for the Met Gala, and crafted Isha Ambani’s look for the Met Gala 2025.
Personal LifeAnaita married Indian film director and screenwriter Homi Adajania in 2002. He is known for directing Being Cyrus and Cocktail. The couple have two sons. Anaita is also the sister of Scherezade Shroff, a well-known vlogger and social media personality.
