Milind Soman plans to launch a sari women can run marathons in

Milind Soman is many, many things--a supermodel, an actor, a runner and a national-level swimmer. Now, Soman is all set to add another feather to his much-decorated cap.

The model-actor is in talks with a Delhi-based designer (our best guess is that the designer in question is Madhu Jain, as the two are good friends) to come up with a 'running sari'.

"The designer is from Delhi and I really like the style. The look has to incorporate the famous weaving styles that we already have--like Banarasi or the Ikat. It should be recognisable. Women should be able to say 'I want a running Banarasi or Chanderi'!" the model-actor for Delhi Times.

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The idea behind the concept of a running sari is quite simple, actually--a majority of Indian women wear them on a daily basis; women who might be interested in running, and are not exactly at ease with shorts, can have the option of a sari especially designed for marathons. Yes, you read that right!

"Most Indian women are not comfortable running in conventional shorts. So, we want them to give a special sari, which is lighter and has less volume of cloth, so that they can feel comfortable running while wearing it. Indian women have saris to go to the market, weddings, kitty parties and even sit at home, but they don't have a sari to run in or exercise in," added Soman.

So guys, don't be surprised if you see something called a running sari in a store near you very soon.