These 8 Bollywood Divas Showing off South Indian Sarees Will Make You Want One for Your Trousseau
South Indian sarees are those ensembles that make anybody who wears them look classy and elegant without even making an effort. These B-Town divas are proof of what we just said.
The person who said that there is no other garment that makes a woman look as gorgeous as she looks in a saree was absolutely right. A saree is one ensemble that can make you look glamorous yet traditional, sexy yet coy, all at the same time. No other piece of clothing is as versatile as the nine-yard wonder and that is exactly why women all over the world cannot help but fall in love with it.
While women everywhere else in the world totally lust after our gorgeous sarees, we Indian women have been spoilt for choice. We have Chanderi silk, handloom, Bhagalpuri, Tissue silk, Chiffon, Net, Cotton, Banarasi silk, Kanjeevaram and so many other options to choose from. All of these fabrics look stunning when designed into a beautiful saree, but there is something about South Indian sarees that make them stand out. They are definitely a class apart and can make anyone look classy if draped right.
South Indian sarees are just the kind of traditional wear that everyone, right from a young college-going girl to a mature woman in her 80s can pull of with elan and grace. They are not overtly blingy but they are not too simple also. This makes South Indian sarees a perfect choice for a bride as well as a wedding guest. Paired with the right kind of jewellery and makeup, South Indian sarees like the Kanjeevaram or Mysore silk sarees can make you stand out from the crowd and look like a regal queen.
There is so much truth to everything we just said that even our beloved Bollywood divas, who are a fashion inspiration to many of us, swear by the beauty and grace of a South Indian saree. Here are some Bollywood actresses who stunned us in South Indian sarees on various occasions and gave us all the saree goals we were looking for.
1. Deepika Padukone
Image Courtesy: Deepika Padukone's Instagram
Deepika has stunned us not once but numerous times in timeless South Indian sarees. But the best one of her looks was the one in a pure gold zari Kanjeevaram saree that she wore at her wedding reception in her hometown, Bengaluru. Paired with a chic bun and emerald-studded jewellery, the gorgeous actress looked like an ethereal bride.
2. Kangana Ranaut
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Just like Deepika, Kangana also seems to be a huge fan of the nine-yard wonders, especially South Indian sarees. She has been seen in the saree-clad avatar on many occasions and must we say, she looks stunning each and every time. This tissue silk saree with a heavy gold Kanjeevaram silk border is just one of her gorgeous looks.
3. Rekha
The timeless, classic beauty of Bollywood has a charm which nobody else has been able to replicate yet. Rekha is almost always dressed in a saree when attending events and functions, but given her South Indian roots, she has a special love for South Indian sarees. This white and gold silk saree is just another one of gorgeous saree looks.
4. Janhvi Kapoor
Image Courtesy: Manish Malhotra's Instagram
As we said, everyone from a young girl to an old woman can wear and carry a traditional South Indian saree. Janhvi Kapoor in this beautiful silk saree by Manish Malhotra with a Kanjeevaram blouse just proves what we said. Her mother, the late actress Sridevi was a huge fan of silk sarees and we think she passed this trait on to Janhvi too.
5. Priyanka Chopra
Image Courtesy: Priyanka Chopra's Instagram
Priyanka Chopra usually opts for lighter fabrics like net and georgette when it comes to sarees, but she looked graceful as anything in this beautiful gold and green Kanjeevaram saree. Paired with traditional temple jewellery, the South Indian saree looked super elegant.
6. Sonam Kapoor
Image Courtesy: Sonam Kapoor's Twitter
Sonam Kapoor in a silk saree is as big a surprise for us as it is for you. The favourite fashionista of Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor nailed the traditional South Indian saree look in this stunning blue and magenta Kanjeevaram silk saree.
7. Vidya Balan
Image Courtesy: Vidya Balan's Instagram
Vidya is another huge advocate of traditional South Indian sarees. She is usually seen clad in Kanjeevaram and Mysore silk sarees, but this beautiful red cotton silk saree of hers with a temple design has our hearts.
8. Karisma Kapoor
Image Courtesy: Karisma Kapoor's Instagram
Last but not the least, Karisma Kapoor is another stunning actress who looks very graceful in a saree. Though her usual picks for sarees are Chanderi silk and other light fabrics, there is no denying that she looks charming in this soft silk ivory saree with a pink pallu.
These were only a few examples of actresses who wore South Indian sarees and totally rocked the looks like a boss. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab a gorgeous South Indian saree today and wear it to the next wedding you attend.
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