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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
Kristel Bijnen 8 years ago
People who watch(ed) the tv-series New Girl. Does this picture remind anyone more of Cece?
Hayley Lightcap 8 years ago
You've complained about her nose ring so much it makes me want to get a second nose stud because now it's all I can think about.
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#2
Snow White
just a thought ! 8 years ago
I like this one the most , cause we Indians love red and I love the shades of red used in this !
eleven's eggos 8 years ago
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous, it really gives a cultural aspect to it
Poor unfortunate soul 8 years ago
That’s probably not true, since there are Disney princess from lots of nationalities, and the only American princess for certain is Tiana.
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#3
Pocahontas
Koko Shinoda 5 years ago
before anyone says "that's the point", my original comment is for the people calling Pocahontas an Indian
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#4
Cinderella
#5
Belle
Gabi Schinke 8 years ago
Belle is a free Spirit and wouldn't wear that much jewellery. That's definitiv to much. Though I like the added rose.
Laura Phipps 8 years ago
I like this the best. Also like Jasmine. And Ariel with a fork in her hair !!! <3!
#6
Ariel
Tish Christian 8 years ago
For god sake we need the fork to recognise it's Ariel people, chill lol
RaroaRaroa 8 years ago
You can't expect anything positive from someone who names themselves after one of history's grizzliest murders?
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Ian Rispin 8 years ago
For all of you who are asking about the fork, go watch The Little Mermaid. Or if you're lazy, just look it up.
Poor unfortunate soul 8 years ago
I don’t understand all the comments with the fork, how can so many of you not understand the importance of the fork, me being a hard-core Disney lover am offended.
Poor unfortunate soul 8 years ago
And my username is a reference to this movie
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Mulan
Kristel Bijnen 8 years ago
I think it is just the reflection of the knife/sword. Though it could be one..
Load More Replies... Ian Rispin 8 years ago
I hope a nice big meteor finds its way to your house.
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#8
Princess Aurora
Jenna Bois 8 years ago
In anything princess themed (toys, etc) Aurora is always in pink. I'm assuming to set her apart from Cinderella.
Ehren Thomsen 8 years ago
Come on, people, Jenna (and for what's worth, neither I) deserves the downvotes. She's right.
Load More Replies... Ian Rispin 8 years ago
This is a comment to hide Black Dahlia's comment. If you really want to see it, just look at the rest of the comments.
Christine Melanson 8 years ago
Some are better than the originals? Where??!?! Imagine if someone decided to make Jasmine, Mulan and Pocahontas with a white model saying better than the originals! ughhhhhhhhhhhh
adoracat 8 years ago
While I get your opinion, nose rings are a bigger pain in the a**e to remove than earrings, for example. I generally wear a small diamond stud for that very reason, it's just a huge hassle to change out.
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Megan 8 years ago
There is a portion of the movie where Aurora where’s a pink dress
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Ironcat_xox 8 years ago
Could you please get the f**k over yourself for one minute so the rest of us could enjoy this post thanks
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What do you think ?
Pamela24 8 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 8 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 8 years ago
Good to see Indian articles being featured. Good work too! You go girl!
Gaia Campbell 8 years ago
Loved the Indian take on the princesses. Very beautiful. Would love to see full body pictures of the costumes though.
Star 8 years ago
These are pretty cool and unique, though. Interesting to imagine them as a different race.
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Pamela24 8 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 8 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 8 years ago
Good to see Indian articles being featured. Good work too! You go girl!
Gaia Campbell 8 years ago
Loved the Indian take on the princesses. Very beautiful. Would love to see full body pictures of the costumes though.
Star 8 years ago
These are pretty cool and unique, though. Interesting to imagine them as a different race.
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