GUESS? Watches Unveils FW26 Collection with Tamannaah Bhatia as New Brand Ambassador in India

GUESS? Watches has entered a new chapter in India with the launch of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection and the appointment of actor and entrepreneur Tamannaah Bhatia as its new Watches Brand Ambassador. The announcement was made at an exclusive launch event in Mumbai, bringing together fashion, entertainment and industry voices to celebrate the brand’s latest move in the Indian market.

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Tamannaah will front the brand’s upcoming FW26 Watches campaign, which is set to roll out across social media and consumer-facing platforms in September. Her association brings together GUESS? Watches’ fashion-driven identity with the actor’s distinctive style and confident public persona.

For GUESS, the partnership is about more than putting a celebrity face behind a collection. The brand is looking to strengthen its cultural relevance among fashion-conscious and younger consumers in India, with Tamannaah positioned as an ambassador who reflects the confidence, glamour and individuality associated with the GUESS identity.

Paul Marciano, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of GUESS? LLC, described Tamannaah as a natural fit for the brand, pointing to her distinctive style, confidence and effortless glamour. He added that her association will help bring the energy and individuality of the FW26 collection to life.

Tamannaah, meanwhile, highlighted the role of watches as fashion accessories, saying that the right timepiece can transform a look. Her first campaign with GUESS Watches will put that philosophy at the centre of the brand’s latest collection.

The collaboration also reflects a broader shift in the fashion-watch category, where timepieces increasingly function as expressions of personal style rather than simply instruments for telling time. Deepak Chhabra, Managing Director of Timex Group India, which handles GUESS Watches in the Indian market, has indicated that the partnership will support stronger consumer communication and activations across digital, social and traditional platforms.

With Tamannaah Bhatia leading its FW26 campaign, GUESS Watches is looking to make its latest collection part of the wider fashion conversation in India combining statement timepieces with celebrity style and a distinctly contemporary brand identity.

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From Film School to Film Sets: Rasika Dugal, Kalki Koechlin, Vidhatri Bandi and More Actors Who Studied the Craft

For some actors, the journey to the screen begins long before the first camera rolls. While talent and instinct remain central to acting, formal training can provide performers with the tools to understand characters, emotions, movement and the demands of a film set. Hindi cinema has several actresses who chose to invest in learning the craft before establishing themselves on screen.

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Among them is Vidhatri Bandi, known for her work in Shiddat. Bandi graduated from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television in 2016 and went on to pursue a professional programme in acting for camera, along with a career development course. She also trained in improvisation through a one-month basic course at The Groundlings.

Kalki Koechlin developed an interest in theatre at an early age. She studied drama at Goldsmiths, University of London, while her school years at Hebron School in Ooty also saw her engage with acting and writing. Her theatre background eventually became an important part of her screen career.

Rasika Dugal, widely recognised for her performances in Mirzapur and several acclaimed films, trained at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where she completed a postgraduate programme in acting. During her time at FTII, she was also taught by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.

Then there is Tillotama Shome, whose performances are often defined by their emotional depth and layered characterisation. She completed a master's programme in Educational Theatre at New York University and also taught theatre to inmates at a high-security prison in the United States.

Athiya Shetty, meanwhile, pursued formal training at the New York Film Academy, studying acting as well as filmmaking and liberal arts. Her education added an academic dimension to a career that began with her Bollywood debut in Hero.

These journeys underline an important aspect of acting: the craft can be learned, refined and continually challenged. For these performers, film school and theatre education were not merely qualifications, but part of the process of discovering what it takes to inhabit a character convincingly.

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Sharad Kelkar Extends Helping Hand to Assam Flood Victims, Appeals for Support Amid Devastating Crisis

Sharad Kelkar Comes Forward to Support Assam Flood Victims Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

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Actor Sharad Kelkar has stepped forward to support families affected by the devastating floods in Assam, extending financial assistance at a time when thousands of people continue to struggle with the aftermath of the natural disaster.

The Assam floods have caused widespread disruption across several affected areas, leaving many families in urgent need of basic necessities. With relief operations continuing on the ground, the demand for food, mattresses, hygiene supplies and safe evacuation remains high. Distressing visuals emerging from the flood-hit regions have highlighted the scale of the humanitarian crisis.

Sharad Kelkar is among the personalities who have chosen to contribute towards relief efforts and provide financial support to those impacted by the floods. His gesture comes at a crucial time when assistance from individuals, organisations and public figures can play an important role in helping affected communities rebuild their lives.

The actor has also encouraged people to contribute according to their means and extend whatever support they can towards ongoing relief initiatives. Even small contributions, when combined, can help provide essential supplies and assistance to families who have lost access to basic resources.

While rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts continue across flood-affected parts of Assam, support from public figures such as Sharad Kelkar has brought renewed attention to the urgent needs of those affected.

The road to recovery is expected to take time, but continued public support and collective efforts can help flood-hit families move closer to rebuilding their lives and returning to normalcy.

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