Nikhat Zareen

Nikhat Zareen Instagram – #ELLEImpact: For years, sports was largely a male bastion. Regarded as a ‘boys’ club with the doors bolted shut. So when a woman did break through, she wasn’t just competing, she was representing. She had to run faster, train harder, and push further to get the same recognition. To carry every other girl’s dream on her shoulders while proving she deserved to be there in the first place. This Sports Edition of ELLE Impact honours four women who never accepted being an afterthought: @ptushaofficial, @mirzasaniar, @zareennikhat, and @avani.lekhara, icons who stepped into the spotlight knowing the weight of what they carried, and rose to meet it head-on. Tap on the 🔗 in the bio to learn more.
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On @ptushaofficial: Sora dress and Leh pants, both by @urvashikaur. Christy pearl earrings by @radhikaagrawalstudio. Anura handcuff by @amamajewels. Fine line juttis by @fizzygoblet
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On @mirzasaniar: Top and jeans, both by @uniqloin. Martha jacket by @weareperona. Clairvoyance rings and Athame ring, both by @batoki.art. Golden feather earrings by @ishhaara. Irina heels by @oceedeeshoes
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On @zareennikhat: Vera quilted corset and Vera skirt, both by @studiomoonray. Rings, all by @e3kjewelry. Astroloubi shoes by @christianlouboutin
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On @avani.lekhara: Pitallai jacket and pants, both by @anavila. Golden path ring by @amamajewels. Valentina TWP black mules by @thewhitepole
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ELLE India Editor : @aineenizamiahmedi
Photographer: @frontrowgypsy rep by @entouragetalents
Jr. Fashion Stylist: @tejashreeraul
Asst. Art Director: @alekhachuganii
Bookings Coordinator: @anushkapatil21
HMUA: @sculpt.ing_ rep by @featartists for P.T. Usha and Avani Lekhara. @susanemmanuelhairstylist and @ajayvrao721 for Sania Mirza. @pooja_dhakaan1 and @kira.meki_ for Nikhat Zareen
Words by: @16ektasinha
Assisted by: @iidrrisss, @stylebysanjanaa (styling), @makeup_by_chan_m (HMUA) for P.T. Usha and Avani Lekhara
Production: @gravity.grace.productions (Mumbai) | @ikp.insta (Delhi)
Artist Reputation Management: @sportwiseindia for P.T. Usha and Avani Lekhara; Think Talkies @think_talkies for Sania Mirza; @baselineventures for Nikhat Zareen
Location Courtesy: @theclaridgesnewdelhi (Delhi) | Posted on 10/Apr/2025 12:42:58