Lisa Haydon, Nimrat Kaur to launch Nirav Modi's store in New York

Diamond jeweller Nirav Modi was recently in the news for being investigated by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for alleged violation of import-export norms. However, Modi has some positive developments in the professional space to look forward to. The soft spoken jeweller, who has had international celebrities like Sharon Stone and Steven Spielberg buy his designs during their India visits, is gearing up for the launch of his store at New York's Madison Avenue on September 8.

Modi's NYC plans have been known for a while now. And well-placed sources also reveal he is flying down Bollywood stars Lisa Haydon and Nimrat Kaur from India for the big day. If you're wondering why these two ladies in particular -- Modi's team has the answer. Haydon is a friend of the brand and was chosen for her international looks. Nimrat was picked due to her popularity in the West post her stint on the hit American television series, Homeland.