It's said ‘If women are gifts, saree is the perfect gift wrap’. Saree is a kind of garment that you can’t take your eyes off of. Decent, stylish, and at the same time bold. Saree can make a statement itself, what else do you want from a garment?
Saree has always been in fashion. Sarees have always showcased not only Indian culture but also Indian handicraft. As most of the trends in India come from Bollywood, and if we are talking about saree how can we not talk about Bollywood. Bollywood Divas have brought ‘saree’ to another level.
A saree is not simply an outfit, it's a power, an identity and a language. Styling and draping can be changed, but saree never. Saree can be draped in different ways, put on a stylish blouse, crop top, bracelets, shirts, Balzer, anything.
Rekha to Sonam, no Bollywood Diva has been left out of saree magic.
Here, we with Yespoho bring you five Bollywood Divas, who not only rocking the saree in India but all over the world. These Bollywood Divas are also encouraging pretty ladies to drape one.
Bhanurekha Ganesan
One of the most popular actresses of Bollywood. The lady is known for acting and unmatched beauty. Padma Shri awarded actress has even left every young actress behind her, with her bold lips and simply drape saree. Rekha has always made a statement with her look, especially with her sarees.
Rekha is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is mostly seen wearing Kanchipuram Sarees. Rekha has been wearing a saree since her entry in Bollywood. It’s said ‘Age is just number’ and when you see Rekha you can’t deny.
Rekha has always brought the trendy look whether it’s draping a pallu around her neck with big sunglasses or hair parted from the middle filled with red sindoor, bold lips, and gajra in her bun.
Rekha also loves potli bags, she carries one with almost every saree. Simple potlis were never in fashion before, but thanks to Rekha she changed ‘How to carry a saree with elegance and make a statement’.
This Bollywood Diva knows how to stay Golden.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Fashion Icon, Actresses, Producer, Writer, Model, Singer and Goodwill ambassador with UNICEF. The most popular Bollywood Diva Mrs Jonas is a huge global star.
There is no look that Priyanka Chopra Jonas can’t rock. Desi Girl is well known for her fashion sense. From the Met Gala to her wedding with American singer Nick Jonas she has been known for her Outfits.
‘You can take the girl out of the country but can’t take the country out of the girl’ this is what she believes. Representing India on a Global platform she has draped saree not only once but many times.
Desi Girl knows how to rock Saree. In one of her Interviews with Instyle, she said “the saree is one of the most iconic and recognized silhouettes from India. To me, the beauty lies in its versatility, not just in drape and fabric. It embodies elegance, femininity, and power and I love how I feel when I am wearing one”
At, The Marrakech Film Festival Priyanka Chopra Jona has made a show-stopping appearance and left everyone starstruck in her sequin saree, tube blouse, and red lips.
‘Elegance, cuteness, beauty, traditional, modern, graceful, words fall short to describe a woman in saree.’
Kangana Ranaut
Actress, Filmmaker, and model who is popularly known for her Boldness in Bollywood. Kangana Ranaut is in news nowadays for her comment on the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.
This is not the first time when Kangana is making headlines for expressing her opinions. Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy for her reputation for expressing her opinions in public and her professional relationship.
Kangana Ranaut is fearless and bold, never afraid to try something new. Queen has left everyone stunned with her acting skills in her Bollywood movies.
Kangana Ranaut is the only actress who has given serious travel wear goals. Saree has become not only wedding wear, film launch event wear for this Bollywood diva but also travel wear, casual wear. Ms Ranaut with her bold personality and simple style is a trend changer.
Vidya Balan
Daring, Challenging, and fearless that’s Vidya Balan for you. Bollywood Diva who is never afraid to challenge the rule of society and mindset.
Five Consecutive back to back blockbuster actress and Padma Shri winner has always tried to promote India’s most recognized silhouettes. Vidya Balan's love for saree is well known.
Vidya Balan is supporting sustainable and handcrafted clothes, made in India. Supporting local weaver and many labels. Balan has been very vocal about her choices of the outfit.
This Bollywood Diva believes in ‘VOCAL FOR LOCAL’ and has always promoted it.
Sonam K Ahuja
Sonam Kapoor is well known for her fashion sense. This Bollywood Diva has ace fashion like no other celebrity in India. The actress has always tried bold fashion and different styles.
Mrs Ahuja has a huge fan base for her saree. Sonam Kapoor style is all about taking fashion risks and justify it with perfection like no other. Sonam K Ahuja’s out of box fashion experiments and beautifully justifying that look makes her a Bollywood Diva.
This Fashion Icon believes the secret is the blouse. Sonam Kapoor believes the magic element is the blouse, to make any Indian attire look exquisite.
Twisting and mixing western with traditional and bringing out something that will make everyone drop their jaws. ‘Devi Look’ at Cannes, that winged eyeliner, embellished blouse, lace saree, and show-stopper ‘Kundan nose ring’ is still what people are talking about.
Sarees are said to be the perfect garments for Indian Women. Pretty ladies of Bollywood adore many avatars Off-screen and On-screen, but no doubt they look best in sarees. From Business meetings to first nights, from political talk to red carpets, from college farewell to Indian kitchens, they have many avatars. Ladies can wrap six yards of fabric in a way that covers enough to make her look modest yet bare enough to make her look sexy. These were few Bollywood Divas who changed perspective about Saree not just in India but International also.
‘Dear Western Outfit, try all you want but only I bring out her true beauty and elegance’
Your Sincerely Saree.
And yet we can’t agree more.
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