Tara Sharma, Maureen Wadia & Deepshika
Tara Sharma, Maureen Wadia & Deepshika

My first time at the races was way more exciting than I imagined it would be. I was at the C.N. Wadia Million Cup which is also where the finale of the 2NDedition of the Gladrags Little Miss and Master India pageant happened.

Veena Malik
Veena Malik

I totally adore little children and I loved the idea of watching them walk the ramp in pretty clothes. But, like Tara Sharma (she was the Chief Guest and a judge) rightly said, the idea was to make it more fun than make them feel weird about being in a competition at such a young age!

Veena Malik, Deepshikia, Jeet & Smita Bansal
Veena Malik, Deepshikia, Jeet & Smita Bansal
Natasha Poonawala
Natasha Poonawala

Maureen Wadia played perfect host to celebrities, fashionistas and racing aficionados who came to experience the much-awaited derby at RWITC. A funky fashion show followed the first race.

At the races
At the races
Stars with the Gladrags pageant contestants
Stars with the Gladrags pageant contestants
Gladrags Little Master and Miss India pageant contestants
Gladrags Little Master and Miss India pageant contestants

James Pereira showcased his collection which was a lot of fun with an explosion of colour and some dreamy gowns in satin and knit and woven fabric.

Little Miss and Master India
Little Miss and Master India
Ness Wadia
Ness Wadia
Vaishali Desai
Vaishali Desai

The showstopper, Vaishali Desai sashayed down the paddock along with other dishy models showcasing breathtaking jewelry by Diya  Diamonds (a Gitanjali brand).

When the kids were crowned
When the kids were crowned
Rohit Roy with his daughter
Rohit Roy with his daughter

I enjoyed my little chat with Veena Malik (in a hot pink dress) and she told me she’s totally floored with all the love she has received in India.

The kids had a blast at the pageant
The kids had a blast at the pageant

And, I love that Tara Sharma and me had the greatest time ever chatting up about our kids and the importance of daytime naps (mommy stuff!) I met her two adorable sons, Zen and Kai.

Announcing the winners
Announcing the winners

Tara had a total blast shooting Season 2 of The Tara Sharma Show right there at the derby with the boys.

Celina & Jeh Wadia with their children
Celina & Jeh Wadia with their children

I caught Jeh and Celina Wadia’s gorgeous little girl, Ella enjoying all the mollycoddling and basking in the attention from uncle Ness Wadia and grandmum, Maureen Wadia.

Jenifer Winget and Karan Grover
Jenifer Winget and Karan Grover

But for me, the best part of the evening was watching the Gladrags Little Miss and Master India winners being crowned. The little divas just squealed in delight and their angelic faces lit up with all the cheering and applause for them. Love a happy ending!

Natasha Poonawala and Celina Wadia with a friend
Natasha Poonawala and Celina Wadia with a friend
Deepshika, Maureen Wadia, Jeet, Karan Grover-and Jenifer Winget
Deepshika, Maureen Wadia, Jeet, Karan Grover-and Jenifer Winget
Sanjeev Agarwal, CEO, Gitanjali Exports
Sanjeev Agarwal, CEO, Gitanjali Exports

Spotted: Ness Wadia, Jeh Wadia & Wife Celina, Natasha Poonawala, Rohit Roy, Karan Grover, Jenifer Winget, Deepshika Nagpal, Veena Malik, Vaishali Desai and Sanjeev Agarwal (CEO Gitanjali Exports).

Celebs with the Gladrags paegnat winners
Celebs with the Gladrags paegnat winners
Celina Wadia
Celina Wadia
Smita Bansal
Smita Bansal
C.N.Wadia Million Cup
C.N.Wadia Million Cup