Pratishtha Rana
Shilpa Shetty, 46, is truly the epitome of the popular expression that some people age like fine wine. She is still as glamorous as her debut days in the early 90s. Her first movie was alongside Shahrukh Khan in Baazigar (1993). This year, she’s all set for her silver-screen comeback with Meezan Jaffrey and Paresh Rawal in Hungama 2.
The remake of her iconic song Chura ke dil mera from the movie is making waves on social media, with Shetty grooving in her stylish-most avatar yet.
But her loyal admirers know she’s a big sari fanatic. We dig into Shetty’s fashion archives to list her most arresting looks in designer saris.
Akanksha Gajria
Picked from Akanksha Gajaria’s Riot 2.0 collection, Shilpa Shetty posed in a sensational lime and pink chevron sequinned sari paired with a hot pink 3D floral blouse.
Shilpa Shetty in Akanksha Gajria
Shilpa Shetty in Akanksha Gajria
Amit Aggarwal
The face of Amit Aggarwal’s debut show at India Couture Week 2018, Shilpa wore a show-stopping metallic, pleated sari in a deep plum palette from the designer’s Crytalis collection.
Amit Aggarwal couture
Faabiiana
For the grand wedding reception of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta in 2019, Shilpa Shetty draped a dazzling pink sari and a sleek sleeve blouse by Faabiiana.
Shilpa Shetty in Faabiiana - Sanjana Batra
Shilpa Shetty in Faabiiana – Sanjana Batra / Instagram
Kiran Uttam Ghosh
Designer Kiran Uttam Ghosh is best known for marrying modern silhouettes with Indian ethnic outfits. Her antique metallic draped fluted sari on Shilpa Shetty looked like a match made in heaven.
Shilpa Shetty in Kiran Uttam Ghosh
Shilpa Shetty in Kiran Uttam Ghosh
Malini Ramani
Flattering from head to toe, Shetty posed in veteran designer Malini Ramani’s vivid orange-hued fusion sari dress.
Malini Ramani, Tribe Entertainment
In Malini Ramani, Tribe Entertainment / Instagram
Manish Malhotra
Giving the six-yard drape a new, glamorous life, Shetty dressed up in Manish Malhotra’s custom sari gown. She matched it with a ruby-diamond neckpiece and cuffs by Araya Fine Jewelry.
Shilpa Shetty in Manish Malhotra
Shilpa Shetty in Manish Malhotra – Sanjana Batra / Instagram
Mayyur Girotra
Shilpa Shetty paints the town in rainbow colours in a gorgeous sari by Mayyur Girotra, paired with chunky silver cuff bangles and earrings.
Shilpa Shetty in Mayyur Girotra-
Shilpa Shetty in Mayyur Girotra- Sanjana Batra
Prints by Radhika
Shilpa Shetty makes a striking case for florals in this gossamer rose sari set designed by Prints by Radhika. The highlight of this ensemble is her retro-inspired hairstyle and the puffed full-sleeved blouse.
Shilpa Shetty in Prints by Radhika
Shilpa Shetty in Prints by Radhika
Sonaakshi Raaj
Trust Shilpa Shetty to lead fashion trends, especially when it’s a sari! For a reality dance show’s finale, she dolled up in a champagne-hued ruffle sari, finished with a an embroidered waist belt.
Shilpa Shetty in Sonaakshi Raaj-
Shilpa Shetty in Sonaakshi Raaj- Sanjana Batra
Tarun Tahiliani
The 2018 wedding of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal where Bollywood who’s who walked the red carpet, Shilpa Shetty, too, put her most ravishing foot forward. She donned Tarun Tahiliani’s bejewelled concept sari layered with Swarovski crystals and gotta-patti embroidery.
Shilpa Shetty in Tarun Tahiliani / Instagram
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