No portrait of the Indian big lifestyle is complete without acknowledging the shadow. While 100 million Indians have moved into the privileged class (earning over $15,000 annually), the gap between the "Big" life and the struggling masses remains a chasm.

The biggest trend is tone-on-tone dressing (e.g., deep sapphire kurtas with matching tonal pants) for an elongated, sophisticated silhouette. The 5-Minute Saree:

continue to have such a profound social impact that sequels and remakes remain in high demand.