Who said that dressing for Diwali requires an abundance of glitter, gold, and grandeur? Alia Bhatt made a valid argument for a subtler take on festive clothing by spending the occasion at Krishna Raj Bungalow with Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter Raha. Rather than opting for over-the-top festive wear, the actress donned a more subtle ethnic look comprising pastel shades that seemed equally sophisticated as well as celebratory.
In preparing for the festivities, Alia opted for a subtle pastel green lehenga choli that felt like a breath of fresh air from the usual festive colours of bright red, deep maroon, and jewel tones. The flowing skirt had light golden detailing, whereas the embellished choli with pearls and a structured design gave an old-world charm to the outfit. She draped a delicate sheer green dupatta, finished it with golden borders around her, and made her look appear soft. The soft colour combination and intricate embellishments lend a festive ambience without being overwhelming. This kind of dressing does not declare its identity but lures you in with the details.
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Alia’s choice of accessories seemed old-fashioned, as she decided to wear big golden earrings, a decorative maang patti, and some colourful, bejewelled bangles to finish the look. Her hair was pulled back into a neat bun for the accessories, which became the star of her appearance. The beauty style matched it with its simplicity, where she opted for smooth skin, softly defined eyes, and a natural lip, which made the pastel colour scheme even more beautiful without conflicting with it.
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Ranbir Kapoor, on the other hand, remained traditional with a white kurta-pyjama, a simple outfit that looked perfect with Alia’s light green attire. Their daughter Raha also wore a white outfit like her father’s, which made it a perfect moment for a family photograph. One of the most beautiful shots from the collection is where Raha was kissing both her parents’ cheeks. In another image, she was seen extending both her hands as a priest tied a holy thread on Ranbir’s wrist just before the Diwali puja. Such candid moments add to the beauty of the photographs. Alia also revealed what she was doing on the day of Lakshmi Poojan while wearing stunning festive outfits, including her mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor’s green traditional attire.
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