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Gudi Padwa 2026: Bollywood divas redefine festive style in Paithani sarees

Updated On: 18 March, 2026 04:14 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

As Gudi Padwa ushers in new beginnings, prosperity, and cultural celebration, it’s also the perfect time to embrace traditional fashion at its finest. This year, take inspiration from Bollywood actresses who have made striking style statements in the timeless Paithani saree

As Gudi Padwa ushers in new beginnings, prosperity, and cultural celebration, it’s also the perfect time to embrace traditional fashion at its finest. This year, take inspiration from Bollywood actresses who have made striking style statements in the timeless Paithani saree

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As Gudi Padwa ushers in new beginnings, prosperity, and cultural celebration, it’s also the perfect time to embrace traditional fashion at its finest. This year, take inspiration from Bollywood actresses who have made striking style statements in the timeless Paithani saree
<p>Shraddha Kapoor stuns in a rich purple Paithani, elevated with intricate zari work and a statement choker. The bold hue and minimal styling create a perfect balance of tradition and modern elegance.</p>

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Shraddha Kapoor stuns in a rich purple Paithani, elevated with intricate zari work and a statement choker. The bold hue and minimal styling create a perfect balance of tradition and modern elegance.

<p>Alia Bhatt brings a fresh, youthful vibe to the Paithani with her peach-toned saree highlighted by a vibrant pink border. The floral patterns add a playful charm, while her sleeveless embroidered blouse enhances the modern silhouette.&nbsp;</p>

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Alia Bhatt brings a fresh, youthful vibe to the Paithani with her peach-toned saree highlighted by a vibrant pink border. The floral patterns add a playful charm, while her sleeveless embroidered blouse enhances the modern silhouette. 

<p>Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a vibrant red Paithani adorned with multicoloured floral motifs. The rich silk texture paired with her modern blouse design adds a contemporary edge.</p>

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Janhvi Kapoor turns heads in a vibrant red Paithani adorned with multicoloured floral motifs. The rich silk texture paired with her modern blouse design adds a contemporary edge.

<p>Shilpa Shetty stuns in a pastel-toned Paithani that exudes understated luxury. The saree features delicate floral motifs with a glossy silk finish, giving it a fluid, graceful fall. She pairs it with a sleeveless blouse and statement gold jewellery.</p>

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Shilpa Shetty stuns in a pastel-toned Paithani that exudes understated luxury. The saree features delicate floral motifs with a glossy silk finish, giving it a fluid, graceful fall. She pairs it with a sleeveless blouse and statement gold jewellery.

<p>Madhuri Dixit&rsquo;s vibrant yellow Paithani is a true celebration of tradition. Styled with traditional gold jewellery, a nath, and a neatly tied bun adorned with gajra, her look captures the essence of Maharashtrian culture.</p>

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Madhuri Dixit’s vibrant yellow Paithani is a true celebration of tradition. Styled with traditional gold jewellery, a nath, and a neatly tied bun adorned with gajra, her look captures the essence of Maharashtrian culture.

<p>Vidya Balan embraces the richness of Paithani in a striking green saree with a contrasting orange pallu. The bold colour combination and intricate zari work reflect the true heritage of the weave.&nbsp;</p>

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Vidya Balan embraces the richness of Paithani in a striking green saree with a contrasting orange pallu. The bold colour combination and intricate zari work reflect the true heritage of the weave. 

<p>Genelia Deshmukh goes full traditional in a classic red Paithani saree, paired with layered jewellery, oxidised jhumkas, a crescent nath and choodas. Her sleek bun adorned with fresh gajras completes the look.</p>

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Genelia Deshmukh goes full traditional in a classic red Paithani saree, paired with layered jewellery, oxidised jhumkas, a crescent nath and choodas. Her sleek bun adorned with fresh gajras completes the look.

<p>Mrunal aced Marathi Mulgi look in a dual-toned Paithani saree featuring traditional checks and vibrant peacock motifs, a hallmark of Maharashtrian craftsmanship. The rich weave was paired with a striking red blouse detailed with intricate zari threadwork.&nbsp;</p>

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Mrunal aced Marathi Mulgi look in a dual-toned Paithani saree featuring traditional checks and vibrant peacock motifs, a hallmark of Maharashtrian craftsmanship. The rich weave was paired with a striking red blouse detailed with intricate zari threadwork. 

<p>Sonali bendre looks breathtaking in this Manish malhotra's heritage Paithani saree with a zari embroidered double Palma in pink and green, paired with a Bandhej drape.</p>

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Sonali bendre looks breathtaking in this Manish malhotra's heritage Paithani saree with a zari embroidered double Palma in pink and green, paired with a Bandhej drape.

<p>Bhumi Pednekkar embraced Marathi culture in orange silk saree featuring real gold zari work and intricate, colourful floral embroidery on the pallu and borders. She styled it with heritage jewels.</p>

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Bhumi Pednekkar embraced Marathi culture in orange silk saree featuring real gold zari work and intricate, colourful floral embroidery on the pallu and borders. She styled it with heritage jewels.

<p>Rukmini Vasanth embraced festive elegance in a vibrant green silk saree with a rich red border, she pairs it with a heavily embroidered blouse.</p>

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Rukmini Vasanth embraced festive elegance in a vibrant green silk saree with a rich red border, she pairs it with a heavily embroidered blouse.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kangana Ranaut</span></span> stuns in a regal Paithani saree, making a perfect statement for Gudi Padwa. Dressed in a rich golden silk drape with intricate zari work, she pairs it with a matching blouse and traditional jewellery.</p>

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Kangana Ranaut stuns in a regal Paithani saree, making a perfect statement for Gudi Padwa. Dressed in a rich golden silk drape with intricate zari work, she pairs it with a matching blouse and traditional jewellery.

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