Ethnic dressing: 9 celebs who looked dazzling in Indian outfits

P.S. It's not just the usual suspects either

  • Richa Chadha
    The acclaimed actress chose this Sabyasachi sari for the Marrakech International Film Festival.

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  • Sushmita Sen
    The former Miss Universe was also a guest at Asin's wedding, and she looked breathtaking in this Manish Malhotra lehenga.

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  • Jacqueline Fernandes
    The Sri Lankan beauty looked completely desi in this traditional Malayali manka that she donned for Asin Thottumkal's wedding.

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  • Deepika Padukone
    The Piku actress bedazzled us in this bright Indo-Western outfit at the Umang Mumbai Police Show 2016, which we sincerely hope she will repeat again.

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  • Katrina Kaif
    It seems the Anarkali look is a favourite amongst Bollywood divas. The Fitoor actress chose this Indo-Western take on the trend for the Umang Mumbai Police Show 2016.

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  • Sonakshi Sinha
    The queen of ethnic dressing looked ravishing in this soft pink ensemble, courtesy Rimple & Harpreet Narula

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  • Aditi Rao Hydari
    Yet another Anarkali worth mentioning: Aditi Rao Hydari in this Rahul and Shikha creation. Don't miss the funky jewellery.

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  • Nimrat Kaur
    The actress looked stunning in this floor-length Anarkali that she donned for a promotional event for her film Airlift.

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  • Sonam Kapoor
    The Neerja actress floored us in this khadi sari and blouse duo from the house of Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla while promoting the film.


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