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Genelia Deshmukh to Deepika Padukone: 5 times Bollywood actresses added grace to Chikankari sarees

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 21, 2025, 06:00 IST
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Tradition in threads

The grace and charm of Chikankari sarees dipped in ivory hues have always been the epitome of elegance and royalty. Radiating and unmatched beauty, this Indian traditional art bloomed from the city of Lucknow and is now seen on sarees, dupattas, lehengas, and salwar suits as well. Creating a striking show with a hint of royalty, let’s see how our Bollywood actresses paired them with matching blouse pieces and brought back a hint of history with them.

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Genelia Deshmukh

Genelia opted for a stunning white Chikankari saree envisioned by master couturiers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. This regal creation took around six to eight months to complete and is deeply rooted in the designer duo’s journey of over 35 years. The saree boasted small floral motifs with glistening sequins, pearls, and floral motifs that looked iconic with a matching pearl tassel blouse on the hem of the sleeves.
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Deepika Padukone

Dressed in fine royalty, no one can forget the iconic Chikankari saree with a beautiful royal veil worn by Deepika Padukone at her Bangalore reception. Colour coordinating with Ranveer Singh, who wore a similar colour outfit by Rohit Bal, Deepika trusted the vision of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and brought traditional royalty in this intricate Chikankari carved saree with a matching blouse and a huge dupatta veil with a statement golden border.
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Priyanka Chopra

Looking like a million bucks during the promotions of her film ‘The Sky Is Pink’, Bollywood’s desi girl looked iconic in an off-white Chikankari saree that made heads turn at the event. Carved by the iconic Tarun Tahiliani, this stunning creation featured sequinned geometric designs embroidered all over the main bodice and pallu. She teamed it with a matching bejewelled strap blouse and looked absolutely stunning.
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Kajol

Always leaving us swooning for more with her traditional six yards of grace, Kajol created a jaw-dropping moment in a statement pink and red Chikankari saree that came in with floral motifs carved from white threads. Adding a contrasting tone of hues, Kajol teamed it with a dori-style backless red blouse with sleek embroidery showing along the hemline.
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Rakul Preet Singh

Taking our breath away with her captivating Chikankari saree worn at the wedding of Anant and Radhika Ambani, Rakul Preet Singh made heads turn and left us in awe. Created by legendary Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani, she donned a silver-white saree, which stood as the true testament to the designer’s mastery in blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion. Rakul completed the show with a matching embellished blouse and created a show-stopper moment.
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