Pirelli’s 2027 Calendar Features All-Indian Cast of Women
Pirelli has unveiled making‑of images and videos for its 2027 calendar, the first edition to be shot entirely in India. The project is led by Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø and Avani Rai, who stepped in after the death of her father, renowned Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai.
The calendar showcases an all‑Indian cast of women, including models and cultural figures such as Bhavitha Mandava, Padma Lakshmi, Anoushka Shankar, Freida Pinto and poet‑artist Rupi Kaur. It aims to celebrate the country’s visual heritage, craft and diversity, moving the shoot outdoors to locations like Old Delhi and the Jaigarh fort. Historically criticized for a lack of diversity and erotic content, the new edition seeks to present India’s “beauty and diversity” in a respectful, contemporary fashion.
Entities: Avani Rai · Bhavitha Mandava · Pirelli · Raghu Rai · Sølve Sundsbø
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pirelli released making‑of images and video clips from the 2027 calendar shoot. (Making‑of content published.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2027 edition moves the shoot outdoors to capture Indian streets and people rather than a studio setting. (Shift from studio to outdoor locations.)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2027 calendar features an all‑Indian cast of women. (All‑Indian cast of women featured in the calendar.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2027 Pirelli calendar is the first edition to be photographed wholly in India. (Pirelli calendar is the first to be shot entirely in India.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Raghu Rai died in April at age 83. (Raghu Rai died in April, age 83.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Photographers Sølve Sundsbø and Avani Rai are responsible for the 2027 calendar project. (Søndsbø and Avani Rai lead the photography.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Models and public figures in the calendar include Bhavitha Mandava, Padma Lakshmi, Anoushka Shankar, Freida Pinto and Rupi Kaur. (Cast list of women featured.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Previous editions of the Pirelli calendar faced criticism for lack of diversity and erotic imagery. (Historical criticism of the calendar.)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Photographers Sølve Sundsbø and the late Raghu Rai, together with Avani Rai, are responsible for the 2027 calendar project.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Avani Rai took over the project after her father Raghu Rai's death.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The calendar features an all‑Indian cast of women.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project was originally planned as a studio shoot but was moved outdoors to capture street scenes across India.