Rakul Preet Singh adorned herself in a vibrant phulkari lehenga for her mehendi ceremony. The colorful attire she wore added a radiant glow over her wedding celebration with its warmth and grace.
According to designer Arpita Mehta, this bespoke masterpiece is the result of months of dedication, countless trials, and meticulous attention to detail. The intricate phulkari-inspired embroidery took a total of 680 hours to complete. It utilised a mesmerizing combination of pink-orange sindhoori thread intertwined with golden Kasab and cutdana, accentuated by delicate mirrorwork.
"For Rakul, incorporating her culture and roots into her look was paramount. As a Sikh Punjabi girl, we drew inspiration from the beautiful world of phulkari to craft a truly enchanting ensemble," Mehta said.
Rakul, who just got married to actor-producer
Jackky Bhagnani, recently shared a glimpse of her first 'rasoi', as she cooked a delicious 'sooji ka halwa' for the family. 'Chauka Chardhana' is a ritual performed two days after the wedding where a newlywed bride cooks for the first time, and it is usually a sweet dish.
Rakul tied the knot with Jackky on February 21 in Goa. It was a two-in-one wedding with two ceremonies - first, the 'Anand Karaj' in the Sikh tradition, and the second, a Sindhi-style ceremony - reflecting both Rakul and Jackky's cultural backgrounds.
The intimate wedding was attended, among others, by her family and close friends, including Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar.