Levis — Ajay Ramaswamy

Levis - I Shape My World

On Women’s Day 2017, we collaborated with Levis to launch a platform that celebrates women who have lived life on their own terms. I had the rare opportunity of directing and narrating the stories of these heroes. Two years on, we are proud to have recounted 15 stories and sparked unlimited conversation. Here are my favourites from the series.

Sapna Bhavnani - Hairstylist

Celebrity hairdresser Sapna Bhavnani has always been in the limelight for her unconventional hair-dos and tattoos. Fighting off labels ever since she was a teen, she's always lived by her own rules and her confidence has inspired many.

Bani J - Actress

Actor Bani J received a lot of criticism for straying away from society's construct of beauty. She chose to ignore the naysayers and kept doing what makes her happy.

Hard Kaur - Hip-Hop Artist

Hip Hop artist Hard Kaur knows what it's like to fight to be taken seriously as an artist. She's out to do it her way or no other way at all. How do you shape your world? Tell us using #IShapeMyWorld and visit www.levi.in/ishapemyworld for more inspiring stories.

Shakti Mohan - Dancer

Although she grew up in a conservative family, Shakti Mohan chose the unconventional path. She danced her way to the top of television stardom, while establishing dance as a legitimate profession.

Swara Bhaskar - Actress

Actor Swara Bhaskar questions the status quo and stands up to opposition. She believes in disrupting and making noise if that's what it takes for people to hear her truth. How do you shape your world? Tell us using #IShapeMyWorld and visit www.levi.in/ishapemyworld for more inspiring stories.

Anjali Lama - Model

Transgender model Anjali Lama moved to Bombay from Nepal to chase her dream. After many failed attempts, she became the first transgender model to walk the ramp at one of India's top fashion events and she's on her way to achieve a lot more.

Agency: 22feet Tribal Worldwide
Director: Ajay Ramaswamy
DOPs: Anup J Kat, Shaktiraj Jadeja, Abijit Vivek
Writers: Abhilash Varma, Ayush Roy, Aparajita Mukherjee
Art Directors: Smitha Alva, Nakul Talgeri, Arjun Mulky
Photographers: Amol Lad, Madhumita Nandi
Editor: Ziaser Mohamedapa
Business Lead: Tarini Vikram Singh