I’m instantly transported to the 17th Century when I put on my Princess Costume: RiyaSharma  

Sony SAB’shighly anticipatedshow Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare is a never seen before romance drama thatfollows the story of two people who are separated by nearly 400 years but drawn to each other because of destiny. The show highlights the different worlds and perspectives of Dhruv (Ishaan Dhawan) a 21^stcenturyneurosurgeon and Tara (Riya Sharma) a 17^th century Princess. A love story beyond the bounds of time, Sony SAB’s Dhruv Tara explores a new genre of romance on television. 

The show takes viewers back to the life of the 17^th century royalty and costumes have played an integral role in the establishing the era. An aspect that has been raising the viewers’ curiosity is how will a Princessdress across two different eras? Balancing the contrast between the 17^th and 21^st century through costumes has surely been an exciting task for Tara and the designers. 

While creating the 17^th century outfitsfor Rajkumari Tara, a lot of intricate details were added to her lehengas includingtassels,embroidery,mixing and matching of coloursand jewellery. Pinks, oranges and hints of turquoise were used to add richnesswhile emphasising her royal heritage. Contrary to the regal princess outfit,Riya is seen as a simple girl next door dressed in a salwar kameezin the 21^st century. This also demonstrates Tara’s willingness to adapt to a new world and fit the mould of a regular girl. The differences between both eras areperfectly captured by these costumeshelping Tara get into the skin of her character.

Opening up about her costumes, Riya Sharma, said,“I think costumes have a big role to play when it comes to characters. Specially with Tara, her clothes are a reflection of how she feels while adapting to the new age style.

The 17^th century costume holds a special place in my heart and I absolutely adore the princess outfit! It’s regal, elegant and perfectly encapsulates the richness of Indian culture. It makes me feel like an actual princess whenever I put it on. I remember, the first time I got into the look,it was surreal to see myself as Tara. Even with heavy jewellery, it made me want to get on my feet and twirl. WhenI put on the costume, it instantly transports me tothe olden times and really helps me get into character.Tara’s costumes stand out the most and I’m really excited to see the viewers experience the show and her fabulous outfits.”