Behind The Scenes: Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran's Deepavali 2019 Photo Shoot

The Tatler crew turned up bright and early one Saturday morning, ready for a fun-filled Deepavali photoshoot with Dato’ Sri Bernard Chandran, Datin Sri Mary Lourdes and their beautiful family. With all 5 of their kids back home from abroad, we seized our chance for a festive family shoot, leaving all the wardrobe details into the capable hands of Dato’ Sri Bernard.

Despite a sudden bout of gloomy weather, the family powered through the shoot with admirable energy, throwing the ‘all work, no play’ mantra to the wind and determined to have fun. Scroll on for all the best candid moments from this cheerful afternoon.

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A true perfectionist, Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran spots the smallest details that are amiss and sets them right before the camera starts rolling.

Tanestrran shares a light moment with his little canine friend.

The ladies were soon interrupted by the family's furry friend, who was determined to include himself in the shoot.

Then came Datin' Sri Mary's turn to show off her fiery-red saree for the camera, posing with daughter Thanyakumari in their garden.

Expect not a thread out of place when Dato' Sri Bernard is at hand to save the day.

As the grey clouds lifted, Dato' Sri Bernard and his wife joined their kids on the spacious patio for another round of poses.

Full make-up and decked out in Deepavali garb with matching jewellery outdoors - we can only hope to look this good when standing amidst the sticky humidity of the day for the perfect shot.

The funny face competition continues, and Trunan is determined to win, much to the delight of his sister.

Father and daughter pose for a shot while Thanyakumari's brothers are getting ready.

It isn't easy keeping a straight face for the camera when your siblings are determined to make you laugh, as Thanyakumari knows.

Tanestrran makes his way to the centre of the group for a (failed) attempt at a serious-face pose.

The gloomy clouds soon cleared, leaving us plenty of sunshine for our festive shenanigans to continue undisturbed.

Photo 1 of 12 A true perfectionist, Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran spots the smallest details that are amiss and sets them right before the camera starts rolling.

Photo 2 of 12 Tanestrran shares a light moment with his little canine friend.

Photo 3 of 12 The ladies were soon interrupted by the family's furry friend, who was determined to include himself in the shoot.

Photo 4 of 12 Then came Datin' Sri Mary's turn to show off her fiery-red saree for the camera, posing with daughter Thanyakumari in their garden.

Photo 5 of 12 Expect not a thread out of place when Dato' Sri Bernard is at hand to save the day.

Photo 6 of 12 As the grey clouds lifted, Dato' Sri Bernard and his wife joined their kids on the spacious patio for another round of poses.

Photo 7 of 12 Full make-up and decked out in Deepavali garb with matching jewellery outdoors - we can only hope to look this good when standing amidst the sticky humidity of the day for the perfect shot.

Photo 8 of 12 The funny face competition continues, and Trunan is determined to win, much to the delight of his sister.

Photo 9 of 12 Father and daughter pose for a shot while Thanyakumari's brothers are getting ready.

Photo 10 of 12 It isn't easy keeping a straight face for the camera when your siblings are determined to make you laugh, as Thanyakumari knows.

Photo 11 of 12 Tanestrran makes his way to the centre of the group for a (failed) attempt at a serious-face pose.

Photo 12 of 12 The gloomy clouds soon cleared, leaving us plenty of sunshine for our festive shenanigans to continue undisturbed.

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Behind The Scenes: Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran's Deepavali 2019 Photo Shoot