Sarees have always been timeless. They are a symbol of modesty, elegance, and tradition. And obviously, this piece of apparel holds a special place in the hearts of many Indian celebs. Gorgeous gowns and flowy dresses are beautiful, but the saree is something that stands out and is magical. Just recently, Alia Bhatt proved just that in a custom-made saree at the 2024 Met Gala, while Preity Zinta wore a pastel pink number on the Cannes 2024 red carpet. But they are not the only celebrities who dazzled in sarees on the global stage. So today, let’s revisit the occasions when Indian actresses left us wanting more by draping themselves in breathtaking sarees at international events:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
In 2019, global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas was honored for her two-decade-long acting career at the Marrakech International Film Festival. For the occasion, the OG Desi Girl wore an ivory Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla sari with musk work paired with a sexy strapless corset blouse, a statement diamond necklace, and her hair in a loose bun.
Alia Bhatt
For the second time on the Met Gala red carpet, Alia Bhatt wore a custom-made floral saree by celebrity designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, paying tribute to the 2024 theme, Garden of Time. The couture saree was simply beautiful! It featured fringes, semi-precious stones and beads while her blouse was embellished with emeralds, pearls and sapphires
preity ji zinta
The famous Bollywood actress made a comeback to the Cannes Film Festival after 17 years and it was a grand comeback indeed! Preity stunned her fans as she walked the red carpet in an ombre pink saree designed by Seema Gujral. ​​The saree was embellished with pearls, sequins and beads. She completed her look with dangler earrings, soft glam makeup and open hair.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Cannes veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has rocked the film festival wearing a saree many times. But let’s focus on the best 2! The first time she stepped out in Cannes was in 2002 for the premiere of her film. Devdas. The actress was a traditional Indian beauty in a Neeta Lulla gold saree. Her second dazzling saree came in 2010 when she walked the carpet decked in a dazzling creation by Sabyasachi, accompanied by her husband Abhishek Bachchan.
Deepika Padukone
Just before announcing her pregnancy, Deepika Padukone stunned everyone earlier this year at the 77th BAFTA Film Awards wearing a champagne-gold Sabyasachi saree embellished with sequins. We saw another beautiful saree moment of Deepika at Cannes 2022 when she attended the film festival as a jury member. The actress gave us more looks in a retro black and gold shimmery Sabyasachi saree, completing her look with dramatic eye makeup and hair tied in a bun.
Kangana Ranaut
As we all know, Kangana Ranaut has a soft corner for sarees in her heart. Well, in 2019 when she attended the Cannes Film Festival, the actress paid a special tribute to her Desi roots. She wore a traditional gold Kanjivaram saree with a custom-made corset by Falguni Shane Peacock and purple gloves on her hands. It was a fusion look that took the fashion world by storm
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Another Cannes veteran, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has grabbed eyeballs several times with her different looks on the red carpet. But our favourite moments were when she draped herself in 6 yards of beauty. She was a true Desi girl in 2013 when she wore a white lace sari by Anamika Khanna which she paired with a voluminous jacket and her iconic pearl nath. A year later, she joined hands with the designer once again and walked the carpet in a light pink net sari. She completed her look with a statement neck piece by her mother Sunita Kapoor.
nancy tyagi
Content creator and fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi made her debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival this year. After stunning us with her red carpet gown, she impressed fans with a dazzling net saree designed and stitched by herself for another starry affair in the French Riviera. The net saree was paired with a backless blouse and a stylish hood
If you wish, which designer sarees from this list would you choose for your wardrobe?
