Alia Bhatt, Khushi Kapoor & Janhvi Kapoor: Embrace Classic Ethnic Glamour Over Contemporary Wear This Diwali

Festive celebrations are around the corner, making it the perfect time to pull out the most stunning outfit from your closet—or treat yourself to a new one! Take inspiration from these leading Bollywood actresses to radiate festive charm while blending traditional aesthetics with effortless elegance.

Alia Bhatt: Keep it vibrant the Alia Bhatt way! The actress dons a mermaid blue blouse with old-style puffed sleeves and layers it up with a bright pink drape, with the pallu stacked up on her shoulder. Keeping it clean and fine, she elevates the outfit’s character by accessorising it with traditional jewellery, including heavy jhumkas and a stack of mix-and-match kadas. She styles her hair in a smooth bun and adorns it with fresh florals and simply keeps her makeup minimal.

#PoojaHegde: Pooja Hegde drips in gold by donning a fully golden saree with a heavy-weight blouse featuring mirror work and dangling details at the edges of her sleeves. She pairs her look with maximalist choodas and drop earrings, and styles her hair in smooth waves.

#KhushiKapoor: Khushi Kapoor offers ethnic wear a deep touch of poise and refinement by donning a deep blue elongated kurta-like ensemble with intricate embellishments all over, striking cutouts around her waistline, and a high neckline with a choker-like pattern that offers the look a full arc. She layers her ensemble with a dramatic dupatta with detailed work in between. Letting the outfit command the spotlight, she styles her hair in a smooth bun and accessorises her look with selective jewellery pieces. What gives her look a full-circle effect are the statement, metallic golden stilettos.

#JanhviKapoor: Janhvi Kapoor dons a multi-coloured lehenga piece featuring a mix of bandhani patterns and intricate floral patterns that scream festivities. She layers her ensemble with heavy statement earrings that nearly add gravitas to the outfit’s mood, and elevates it even more with chunky choodas and rings.

#AnanyaPanday: Ananya Panday keeps it clean by donning a deep blue drape with a broad border and pairs it with a tube blouse. The actress elevates her look by accessorising it with a heavy temple necklace and a bunch of kadas to go with. Styling her hair in a neat bun, she decorates it with fresh florals to bring her look a full circle.

#ShanayaKapoor: Shanaya Kapoor brings a pop of colour by donning a bright purple outfit and pairs it with a fully embellished golden blouse to enhance the festive feels. She accessorises her ensemble with rich ethnic jewellery and keeps her makeup minimal to let her appearance steal the show.

Sarees or kurtas, which style statement are you inclined towards to serve this Diwali?

By Keerti Kadam