The love affair between red sarees and Bollywood celebrities has captured our imagination for a long time now. Be it their choice of bridal wear or their red carpet-worthy festive looks, each B-town goddess has uniquely interpreted the vibrant six yards of elegance. We have three such swoon-worthy looks that epitomise the magic of traditional red sarees.
For today’s fashion showdown, let’s take a closer look at Sonakshi Sinha, Dia Mirza and Bipasha Basu’s opulent red sarees. Their eye-catching Vanarasi silk saree is from Raw Mango’s Brocade edit. Expect plenty of styling inspiration for your bridal trousseau and ethnic wardrobe and a verdict on who rocked their red saree the best.
Sonakshi Sinha’s reception look in a custom-made red sari with traditional gold motifs
For her wedding reception, the Bade Miya Chote Miya actress opted for a traditional bridal look in red, tailor-made for the special occasion. Sonakshi’s saree features embroidered crescent motifs and golden borders. Sonakshi paired the saree with a plain red silk blouse with fitted short sleeves and a deep round neckline.
Looking subtly glamorous with her gajra-wrapped bun, glowing complexion and nude lips, the Mission Mangal star accessorized with an emerald and kundan choker and jhumkas, along with gold bangles with red bangles, and added an embellished potli bag to complete her crimson outfit.
SonakshiThe red saree by is ideal for brides who want a wedding outfit that can be worn again and again. Her saree is priced at Rs. 80,000, a modest figure compared to the extravagant ensembles of many other B-town brides.
Dia Mirza wore a handmade red checkered saree for her intimate garden wedding.
For your discreet outdoor wedding, the Dhaka Dhaka The actress wore a classic red and gold saree from the brand’s festive collection. Dia’s silk saree is enhanced with traditional floral embroidery with checkered pattern all over, along with a golden brocade border. Pairing it with a plain red Rajasthani style choli, the Bheed actress draped a delicate embroidered red dupatta over her head for the ceremony.
The Sanju star added a gold choker, maang tikka and jhumkas as well as a set of green and gold bangles to her bridal look. Sporting a cool and effortless glamour, Dia completed her beauty with a sleek updo and a minimalist mehendi design. Her bright red bridal saree is a blend of rich fabrics and hand embroidery techniques, making it worthy of being a true heirloom.
The highlight of Bipasha Basu’s Diwali look was the rose red silk saree.
Starting from the true red tones, BipashaThe pink-hued red saree from ‘s is perfect for achieving festive glamour. Shimmering in gold against the sumptuous Varanasi silk, her saree features traditional embroidered motifs of flowers, crescent moon and paisley as well as a decadent brocade border, which is the brand’s hallmark. Letting her gorgeous saree shine, the Bachna Ae Haseno star paired it with a plain red blouse featuring a round neck and fitted short sleeves.
Bipasha accessorised her saree with a statement polki and red stone necklace, shoulder-grazing jhumkas with an ear chain, as well as a set of ornate bangles and a jewel-studded ring. Her middle-parted dark hair was slicked back into a gajra-decorated bun, and the hot beauty glammed up with smoky brown eyes, winged to give her a sultry cat-eye look, and a deep ruby red pout to match her dazzling saree.
Sonakshi vs Dia vs Bipasha: Which lady in red rules?
Sonakshi looked resplendent in her reception saree, and also Yeah In their checkered saree, both brides embraced traditional fashion in their own distinctive yet equally elegant ways. And as far as Bipasha is concerned, her ruby-hued saree can make any festive occasion look even grander.
Honestly, all three Bollywood divas have embodied the charm of the red saree with effortless style. So, in this duel, all three are winners. Their individual style was not overshadowed by the bright hues and lavish jewellery. Their looks prove that bridal and festive fashion can be sustainable and modern, while still honouring our heritage. And no matter how opinions change, the collective admiration for the iconic red saree is a constant.
Which red saree has won you over? Share your favourite in the comments.
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