Aza

For generations, the cultural narrative surrounding mehendi has remained steadfastly uniform. We associate it with the brides. We picture delicate vines, intricate paisleys, and a hyper-feminine aesthetic that blankets the hands and arms in a maze of henna. Grooms, if they participated at all, often settled for a minimalist dot on the palm or a hidden initial tucked away out of sight.  But style, like culture, is fluid. The narrative is shifting, and the modern groom is demanding a seat at the aesthetic table. Enter Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, a key figure driving a massive visual shift in wedding menswear. He treats mehendi not as a fleeting bridal tradition, but as an expressive, intentional medium rooted deeply in personal identity.  Rishab’s approach creates an entirely new visual language...