Yami Gautam Dhar has embraced a distinctly traditional aesthetic during the promotional campaign for her upcoming film Nayyi Navelli. For one of her latest appearances, the actor chose an elaborate ivory-and-gold anarkali by designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, creating a look that blends bridal-inspired styling with festive Indian fashion.
Known for favouring Indian silhouettes and understated elegance, Yami opted for a more maximalist approach this time. The heavily embellished ensemble draws on traditional craftsmanship while retaining a structured, contemporary shape.
Yami Gautam’s Ivory Anarkali Is Covered in Gold Detailing
The actor wore an ivory-white anarkali featuring extensive gold embroidery and reflective mirror-like detailing.
The floor-length silhouette has a fitted, structured appearance, with floral, paisley and geometric motifs worked across the bodice, sleeves and skirt. The dense embellishment gives the outfit a richly festive character, while the ivory base keeps the overall palette balanced.
The full-sleeved blouse features a deep neckline finished with delicate red piping. The small but vivid colour accent breaks up the ivory-and-gold combination and adds definition to the neckline.
The intricate gold work continues across the sleeves, creating a cohesive embroidered surface throughout the outfit.
Sheer Dupatta Adds a Red Accent
Yami completed the ensemble with a sheer white dupatta featuring substantial gold embroidery along the border.
A vivid red trim runs along the edge, echoing the red detailing on the blouse. Draped over the anarkali, the translucent dupatta adds movement to the structured outfit while bringing together its ivory, gold and red palette.
The combination gives the ensemble a bridal-inspired quality without relying on a conventional bridal colour scheme.
Yami Keeps Her Accessories Minimal
With the outfit already carrying considerable embellishment, Yami kept her jewellery relatively restrained.
She accessorised with statement gold chandelier earrings and a delicate ring, allowing the heavily embroidered anarkali to remain the central focus.
Her beauty look followed the same traditional-glamour direction. Soft, voluminous waves framed her face, while warm makeup, defined eyes and a muted rosy lip complemented the gold and ivory tones of the ensemble.
The resulting look leans into festive maximalism rather than minimal styling, allowing traditional Indian embroidery and surface detailing to take centre stage.
A Bridal-Inspired Look for Nayyi Navelli Promotions
Yami’s fashion choices during the film’s promotional campaign also connect with her character in Nayyi Navelli.
In the film, she plays Mohini, a new bride who arrives in a dysfunctional joint family in Meerut. The character’s arrival changes the dynamics of the household, but questions soon emerge over whether her seemingly perfect persona hides something supernatural.
The film’s premise gives Yami’s traditional styling during promotions an additional visual connection to her on-screen character, particularly with the actor choosing silhouettes associated with festive and bridal wardrobes.
What Is Nayyi Navelli About?
Directed by Balaji Mohan, Nayyi Navelli is described as a horror-comedy and family entertainer set in Meerut.
The story follows a dysfunctional joint family whose world is disrupted by the arrival of Mohini, played by Yami Gautam. Her polished appearance and seemingly flawless nature soon make a suspicious brother-in-law wonder whether there is more to her than meets the eye.
His suspicions lead him to believe that Mohini could be a daayan, or witch.
The film also stars Addinath Kothare, Mita Vashisht, Sunita Rajwar and Rajesh Dubey.
Nayyi Navelli is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 16, 2026, coinciding with the Dussehra period.
Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Contemporary Silhouette
Yami Gautam’s latest promotional look demonstrates how traditional Indian fashion can accommodate both maximalist craftsmanship and modern styling.
The ivory base, extensive gold embroidery, red accents and sheer dupatta create a distinctly festive combination, while the structured anarkali silhouette gives the ensemble a contemporary finish.
Rather than relying on minimal embellishment, the look celebrates the detailed craftsmanship associated with Indian festive and occasion wear, making it particularly suited to the visual language of a film promotion tied to a newlywed character.
