Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt made major fashion moments as they carried historical elegance along with them for anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding.
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The ‘mothers are mothering’ and it is so unreal! Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt created fashion moments delved in history. The two divas exudes timeless elegance as they arrived for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s traditional themed wedding in Mumbai. Deepika Padukone wore a rich red suit set with a necklace that can be traced back to the an antique from Sikh Empire. Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt draped an elegant saree made 160-years-old.
Deepika Padukone Repurposes Antique Bazuband as a Choker
The ‘Kalki’ actress wore a stunning red Anarkali set custom designed by Torani. The ensemble spoke of frilled gota on dupatta border, intricate work on entire kurti. She paired it with an exuberant choker with a big ruby stone sitting in the centre. But is that really a choker?
Chand Begum jewels revealed in one of their videos that it is an antique spinel bazuband from the treasury of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The jewel collectors mentioned,”This magnificent Bazuband, adorned with white sapphires and a central large spinel, is a testament to Sikh craftsmanship. Notably, the centerpiece of our bazuband bears a remarkable similarity to the Timur Ruby, also part of Ranjit Singh’s collection, and once safeguarded in the Lahore State treasury. On a historical note, a portrait of Sher Singh, the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, shows him wearing a similar bazuband!”
Alia Bhatt Drapes Century Old Banarasi Silk Saree
Alia Bhatt was draped in six-yard of elegance she wore a rani pink banarasi silk saree for the grand ambani wedding. With middle parted hair bun and a strapless bralette, Alia Bhatt exuded grace in every step.
Bhatt wore a century old saree that finds a space in Manish Malhotra’s archival closet. This is 160 year old Ashavali weave pure silk and real zari saree reimagined for the actress.
The ‘Rocky or Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ actress styled custom jewels from House of Sunita Shekhawat.
The house describes the necklace as , “Signature Padmapriya necklace, earrings, tika and bangles. The collection is a beautiful celebration of the lotus flower being the central motif crafted using Champleve enamelling technique and painted Gulabi meenakari. The necklace set is handcrafted using 22 karat gold, radiant uncut diamonds, finest quality emeralds and south sea pearls.”