For a long time, there was news that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been approached by Mattel to become the face of Barbie in India. However, Aish had other commitments that she could not shift and make changes to her plans. Therefore, the deal was not able to finalize once more. The loss of Aish worked in the favor of Katrina Kaif.

Katrina has closed the deal and now she will be the face of Barbie in India instead of Aish. Mattel wanted Aish to walk the ramp on the opening day of Lakme India Fashion Week but it was destiny of whatever you may call it Katrina was the one dressed up as Barbie who walked the ramp. She says that it is a great feeling to be the Indian Barbie as all girls have played with Barbie at some point in their lives.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of Barbie worldwide. Nishka Lulla designed the Barbie attire for Katrina. The Indian Barbie sure did look gorgeous, and the elegant beauty that Barbie is known for. There were other designers like Wendell Rodricks, Neeta Lulla and Vikram Phadnis who helped in designing the Barbie attire.

Nishka Lulla design was selected from many designs. Mattel had asked all the Indian designers to submit their designs while they were doing the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. Her design was the one that was selected and it will be the one that will be replicated on all the Indian Barbie dolls. Quite an achievement for any designer. The design has a mini skirt with an Indian influence in it. The design will be in the market by the end of the year.