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New Delhi: Saree, an apparel with more than a thousand years of history, not just represents femininity but also displays the legacy of tradition, rituals and artistic expression in the Indian culture. This is amazing to know that there is a plethora of drapes to choose from different Indian states, and one among them is the Nauvari saree. Mostly draped by the Maharashtrian women, this nine-yard piece of cloth has entered the Bollywood long ago. In many Bollywood movies, nauvaris or kashtas or namda vastra have been worn by top actresses.
This week, India’s one of the favourite and most vibrant festivals – Ganesh Chaturthi – is approaching. It celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh, the God of wisdom, joy and prosperity. So, on this occasion, let’s derive some inspiration from our Bollywood actresses and check out how they draped this iconic saree and paid their traditional tribute.
Here are the 5 iconic appearances of the Bollywood actresses in nauvari sarees.
1. Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji played the role of a Maharashtrian woman in the Bollywood movie Aiyya. In a scene, this Bong beauty is seen donning a beautiful, vibrant pink saree with a contrasting golden border and minimal print on the bodice, draping it in Nauvari style, which perfectly matched with her character.
2. Priyanka Chopra
Portrayal of Kashibai by Priyanka Chopra comes to life in the Bollywood movie Bajirao Mastani. She stuns everyone with her ethnic and royal look in nauvari sarees as the wife of a Peshwa, particularly in a deep purple paithani in nauvari style in the song ‘Pinga’ with a floral motif, shoulder-length blouse.
3. Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon as Parvati Bai looked mesmerising in a nauvari saree in the 2019 film Panipat. She paired the green paithani with a gorgeous red border that had delicate embellishments of royalty. She finished the royal appearance with the Maharashtrian nath, chandrakor bindi, and green glass bangles.
4. Deepika Padukone
Deepika as Mastani in the historical drama Bajirao Mastani stunned everyone in a deep maroon paithani saree with golden polka-dot embellishments in the song Pinga. It's perfectly teamed up traditional golden jewellery and neat nauvari drape aptly represented the Marathi culture.
5. Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna is seen in gorgeous paithani sarees in hues of green, maroon, purple, and golden with contrasting borders in the historical saga Chhava this year. She perfectly pulled off Yesubai, the brave consort of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, in all these drapes.
These Bollywood divas not only embraced the timeless nauvari saree but also added their unique flair, making it a symbol of elegance and beauty in Bollywood’s fashion landscape.
