Kriti Sanon embraced traditional Indian fashion as she joined the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities at Antilia in a striking royal blue Bandhani saree. The actress shared glimpses of her festive look on Instagram, showcasing an elaborate ensemble by celebrated designer Manish Malhotra.
The appearance comes weeks after Kriti faced criticism over her outfit in GIVA’s Raksha Bandhan advertising campaign, making her latest traditional look particularly noticeable among fans and fashion followers.
Kriti Sanon celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in Manish Malhotra creation
Kriti chose a vivid violet-blue saree featuring intricate Bandhani patterns for the festive occasion. The traditional tie-dye detailing was complemented by subtle micro-sequin embellishments and fine zari work, giving the classic drape a contemporary festive finish.
Sharing photographs of the look on social media, Kriti credited Manish Malhotra and wrote, “Starting the festivities with this beautiful Bandhani Saree by my fav @manishmalhotra05 .. Ganpati Bappa Morya!”
The rich blue tone immediately stood out, while the combination of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary detailing gave the ensemble a distinctly celebratory character.
Embellished blouse and pearl jewellery add to the festive look
Kriti paired the saree with a heavily embellished sleeveless blouse. The blouse featured a low-back design secured with traditional dori tie-ups, along with delicate metallic tassels that added movement and detail to the outfit.
Her jewellery maintained the regal aesthetic of the ensemble. She wore a structured multi-strand pearl choker featuring a circular vintage-inspired brooch at its centre, along with matching circular earrings.
A stack of golden bangles on one wrist completed the jewellery styling, creating a warm contrast against the cool blue of the saree.
Gajra completes Kriti Sanon’s traditional styling
For her hair, Kriti opted for a sleek, centre-parted low bun. The hairstyle was decorated with a cluster of fresh white jasmine flowers, or gajra, adding a distinctly traditional element to the otherwise polished styling.
The restrained hair styling allowed the saree, blouse and statement jewellery to remain the focus. Her overall appearance combined classic festive elements with the refined glamour associated with contemporary celebrity fashion.
Kriti’s Ganesh Chaturthi look follows Raksha Bandhan ad backlash
Kriti Sanon’s latest festive appearance comes shortly after she faced criticism surrounding GIVA’s “Furever Sibling” Raksha Bandhan campaign.
The advertisement featured Kriti celebrating Raksha Bandhan with her brother before tying a Rakhi to her pet dog. The campaign was created to promote GIVA’s pet-focused jewellery collection and presented a pet-friendly interpretation of the festival.
However, the actress’s outfit in the advertisement became a point of discussion online. Kriti was seen wearing an off-white bralette-style blouse with a cape and a draped skirt, with some viewers expressing their objections to the styling.
Her Ganesh Chaturthi appearance, in contrast, featured a distinctly traditional silhouette and elements such as Bandhani detailing, pearls, zari and jasmine flowers.
Kriti Sanon’s latest work
On the professional front, Kriti Sanon was recently seen in Cocktail 2, which also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The film received mixed reviews and recorded a decent box-office performance, according to the information available in the source material.
With her latest festive appearance, Kriti has once again drawn attention for her fashion choices, this time embracing a richly detailed traditional saree look for Ganesh Chaturthi.
