Celebrities work closely with professional stylists, publicists, and luxury designers to curate a specific public image. Fake galleries disrupt this carefully managed branding by attributing random, unauthorized, or inappropriate looks to the star.
But let’s address the elephant in the room—or rather, the polyester in the closet.
I should also look for academic sources on fashion in Indian cinema, maybe compare with other industries, and find critiques or analyses that discuss similar themes of inauthenticity. If possible, find interviews with directors or costume designers from Sandalwood to get insider perspectives on why certain fashion choices are made.