When it comes to dazzling festive fashion, few do it better than style icons like Nita Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor. Their wardrobes are the perfect blend
of luxury, heritage, and glamour, ideal inspiration for your Dhanteras OOTD. Whether you prefer the regal elegance of Nita Ambani’s sarees or the youthful sparkle of Ananya Panday’s ensembles, these celebrity looks offer endless ways to make your festive style shine.
Nita Ambani
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Nita Ambani’s love for exquisite handloom sarees never fails to impress. Her Banarasi tissue silk saree by Manish Malhotra, featuring intricate zari embroidery and paired with a royal purple brocade blouse, is a lesson in timeless sophistication. The subtle gold sheen of the drape strikes the perfect balance between opulence and restraint — ideal for those who want a hint of shimmer without going overboard this Dhanteras.
Radhika Merchant
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Radhika Merchant is redefining festive chic by marrying Indian artistry with global couture. Her striking look — a rose gold corset from Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 paired with an Anamika Khanna saree-style gown — exudes contemporary elegance. Channel her vibe this Dhanteras with a rose gold corset, a flowy skirt, and a dupatta or cape for a fusion ensemble that feels both traditional and avant-garde.
Ananya Panday
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For Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party, Ananya Panday shimmered in a crystal-encrusted bralette, skirt, and dupatta that made her look like a walking firework. If your Dhanteras mood board reads “sparkle and slay,” this is the look to replicate. Opt for gemstone embellishments, bold metallic hues, and statement accessories — perfect for an evening puja or a festive house party.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Even years later, Kareena Kapoor’s gold Manish Malhotra saree from Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s reception remains an unforgettable moment in Bollywood fashion. The daring V-cut choli and shimmering drape radiated confidence and charm, giving a modern twist to old-school glamour. Recreate this bold yet classic look to bring back the golden era of Bollywood style this Dhanteras.
Sahher Bambba
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Also lighting up Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash, Sahher Bambba stunned in a sequinned golden saree featuring jaal work and an embellished pallu. Paired with a minimal bralette blouse and a simple maang tika, her look struck the perfect harmony between traditional and modern. For your own festive spin, play with metallic sarees and soft waves to channel effortless radiance.
Janhvi Kapoor
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Closing the style roundup with a showstopper, Janhvi Kapoor’s jewelled lehenga set by Falguni Shane Peacock from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding festivities. Adorned with temple-inspired jewellery and intricate beadwork, the look embodied royal grandeur. This Dhanteras, embrace your inner diva with a heavily embellished lehenga and heirloom jewellery or raid your mom’s collection for those statement pieces that never go out of style.
✨ Style tip: Whether you lean towards Nita Ambani’s heritage charm or Ananya Panday’s Gen-Z sparkle, the key this festive season is to balance tradition with individuality — because nothing shines brighter than confidence.
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