AMAZING Ways To Rock The Sari!

A sari is more than just a fabric. It’s a mood, an emotion and the easiest way to stand out in a room. Want to elevate your sari game this season? Namrata Thakker curates some interesting sari looks.

Key Points

  • Mithila Palkar demonstrates how a quirky, quote-engraved blouse can add a fun twist to sari styling.
  • Bhumi Pednekkar showcases the elegance of an icy blue handwoven tissue sari, perfect for a classic, romantic look.
  • Sobhita Dhulipala highlights the beauty of a simple yet bold Gadwal weave sari, enhanced with delicate jewellery and smoky eye makeup.

Mithila Palkar

Mithila Palkar

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Thanks to Mithila Palkar, we now know that wearing a sari can be a lot of fun when you pair it with a quirky blouse and engrave a cool quote.

Bhumi Pednekkar

Bhumi Pednekkar

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Bhumi Pednekkar‘s icy blue handwoven tissue sari is for those who want to channel their inner Chandni when it rains.

Sobhita Dhulipala

Sobhita Dhulipala

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Sobhita Dhulipala looks gorgeous in a Gadwal weave sari, rooted in heritage. She elevates her look by teaming it with delicate pearl and gold jewellery, smoky eye makeup and a striking red tikka.

Akansha Ranjan

Akansha Ranjan

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How about upping your glam quotient and giving the classic sari an avant-garde twist? Take a cue from newlywed Akansha Ranjan and drape a shimmery, multi‑coloured sari with a black, crystal‑embellished corset top.

Wamiqa Gabbi

Wamiqa Gabbi

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Another crystal‑embellished sari look we can’t get enough of! Wamiqa Gabbi is quickly becoming our favourite fashionista.

Shriya Pilgaonkar

Shriya Pilgaonkar

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Shriya Pilgaonkar shows that twinning a sari with jewellery can instantly make your entire look playful and lively.

Trisha Krishnan

Trisha Krishnan

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Trisha Krishnan upgrades a plain Banarasi sari by pairing it with an intricately designed blouse featuring polki, sequins and pearls.

Vidya Malvade

Vidya Malvade

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Vidya Malvade knows how to slay a sari that isn’t designer or couture by simply donning a backless blouse with it.

Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff