Breadcrumbs ![An Exclusive Look At SheerLuxe’s Annual Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas Dinner](https://media.sheerluxe.com/oJbkQ4yInjOIFjLn1xT_esXl_GQ=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwali-dinner-hero.jpg) ![An Exclusive Look At SheerLuxe’s Annual Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas Dinner](https://media.sheerluxe.com/lDmq-Ju9WJa7v69ku7-mdehTpiQ=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-mob-thumb.jpg) ![An Exclusive Look At SheerLuxe’s Annual Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas Dinner](https://media.sheerluxe.com/oJbkQ4yInjOIFjLn1xT_esXl_GQ=/500x221/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwali-dinner-hero.jpg) ![An Exclusive Look At SheerLuxe’s Annual Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas Dinner](https://media.sheerluxe.com/lDmq-Ju9WJa7v69ku7-mdehTpiQ=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-mob-thumb.jpg) [Culture](/culture) / 13 November 2026 # An Exclusive Look At SheerLuxe’s Annual Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas Dinner Last night, Sapna and Saroop hosted SheerLuxe’s third annual Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas dinner in partnership with Armani Beauty. Held at Gunpowder, one of Soho’s most talked-about South Asian spots, the evening brought together longstanding friends of the brand and new faces alike for a special celebration of the festival of lights. From the food to the company, here’s a look at how the evening unfolded… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/54869) Photography: Beatriz Granados Created in partnership with Armani Beauty ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/NBr_PLg8K_hLDV22SKFUdDrMVyM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-portrait-1.jpg) ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/mh5jBlz4gAyF48WlZgg8TGutIKM=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwali-dinner-02.jpg) Bringing together make-up artists, musicians, models and influencers, the night began with guests sipping on champagne by Moët & Chandon and enjoying mini makeovers at the exclusive Armani Beauty station. As for the food, [Gunpowder](https://gunpowderrestaurants.com/) outdid itself. The meal started with french bean pakoras followed by aloo chaat, miso cabbage skewers and Karawari soft shell crab. For mains, guests tucked into perfectly spiced tandoori chicken chop, maa’s kashmiri lamb chop as well as sea bass samphire pakoras. These show-stopping dishes were clear crowd-pleasers, while vegetarians enjoyed a seriously flavourful saag tandoori paneer alternative with fragrant saffron jeera pulao and refreshing kachumber raita. To finish, guests were treated to Old Monk rum pudding – a rich, indulgent dessert with a warming hint of spice that rounded off the evening perfectly. Finally, our friends at Armani Beauty generously gifted guests goody bags filled with the fruity, addictive [Sì Passione Eau de Parfum](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/perfume/womens-perfumes/si/si-passione-eau-de-parfum-intense---refillable/ww-00893-arm.html), [Vertigo Drama Mascara](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/makeup/eyes/mascara/vertigo-drama-mascara/ww-01061-arm.html), [Prisma Glass Lip Gloss](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/makeup/lips/lip-gloss/prisma-glass/ww-00839-arm.html), [Prisma Flash Lip Balm](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/makeup/prisma-flash/ww-01053-arm.html?dwvar_ww-01053-arm_color=10%20Amber%20Flash) as well as the insider-approved [Eye Tint in ‘Tea Rose’](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/eye-tint-liquid-eyeshadow/AP11005.html?dwvar_AP11005_color=20S-Rose) and [Luminous Silk Glow Blush](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/makeup/face/blush-bronzer/luminous-silk-glow-blush/ww-00717-arm.html) in a flattering raspberry shade. ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/2baycHWO0Z-XSALEmoJzG-wu3ls=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-portrait-2.jpg) ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/QmLiei2GmFx8x7RfcFwcO6dZ4lE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-portrait-4.jpg) ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/I0xEhipZ4YmlHLsl9LvJjOYLyO8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-portrait-3.jpg) ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/B9Fev_PLLS3OKcHkoKVJ_pMA9A0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwalin-dinner-portrait-5.jpg) ## *“For* SPECIAL OCCASIONS *like these, Luminous Silk is my holy-grail foundation. It’s one I always recommend because of the* INCLUSIVE 44-STRONG SHADE RANGE*.”* *– Sapna Rao, deputy editor* ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/LOsXBPU8eRvuA_WWW6xdPGJIRrY=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwali-dinner-01.jpg) ## *“When I need my* MAKE-UP TO LAST *through cocktails and several delicious courses, I RELY ON ARMANI BEAUTY. Its formulas layer beautifully and look fresh both on and off camera.”* *– Saroop Sangha, broadcaster* ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/UHSiTN1ucE7YWDrlX3ajs8zjA4U=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F11%2Fdiwali-dinner-03.jpg) ## The Guests Sapna Rao Saroop Sangha Maninder Sachdeva Jason Patel Rahi Chadda Simran Randhawa Nikkita Chadda Ambika Dhir Sandy Kular Archana Gosai Shini Muthukrishnan Sallyha Din Aarti Pal Vithya Visendra Ruby Hammer Tanvi Shah Rian Thakrar Dav Sehra Meg Ramzan Miah ## With special thanks to... *Restaurant* [Gunpowder](https://gunpowderrestaurants.com/) *Drinks* [Moët & Chandon](https://www.moet.com/en-gb) *Flowers* [Birksen](https://birksen.com/?srsltid=AYCX9vJE83XbT08_IPVx9SikHLhWujQRUA0co0IohftbsTOd1jOVLr4q) *Photographer* [Beatriz Granados](https://www.instagram.com/beatricerigby/) *Gift bags* [Armani Beauty](https://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/) ## SHOP OUR FAVOURITES ![Luminous Silk 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