Updated On: 04 October, 2024 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anita Dongre revealed that while she was growing up, Barbies weren’t available in India. Like many young girls, she played with small dolls, which became a big part of her childhood

Anita Dongre
In a groundbreaking Navratri special, Anita Dongre revealed an Indian Barbie. In a conversation with Vogue, Anita revealed that while she was growing up, Barbies weren’t available in India. Like many young girls, she played with small dolls, which became a big part of her childhood.
She and her two sisters shared their dolls and spent hours acting out different scenarios, sparking endless imagination. Now, for Diwali, Dongre is partnering with Barbie to create their first limited-edition signature doll designed by an Indian designer.