Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Graceful Hema Malini proves she’s still the eternal 'dream girl' in a radiant yellow ghagra choli

When it comes to timeless beauty and grace, Hema Malini will forever hold her title as Bollywood’s Dream Girl and her Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 look is proof. On August 27, as the country welcomed Ganpati Bappa with joy and devotion, the veteran star made an appearance alongside daughter Esha Deol for the festivities, and all eyes were naturally on her.

Draped in a brocade-embroidered bright yellow ghagra choli, Hema radiated the kind of festive glow you just can’t fake. The short kurti featured a flattering V-neckline, delicate green and gold gota patti borders, quarter-length sleeves, and side slits that gave it an easy elegance. Paired with an A-line lehenga skirt in the same sunny hue and a green chiffon dupatta embroidered with gota, her outfit struck the perfect balance between tradition and glamour.

Her styling, of course, was classic Hema. Pearl-adorned gold jhumkis, a stack of gold bangles, and a statement diamond ring added just the right sparkle without overshadowing the outfit. Her half-tied tresses framed her face beautifully, while her makeup, a pop of red on the lips, a matching bindi, sindoor, kohl-lined eyes, and a soft flush on the cheeks, gave her that fresh, festive radiance.

There’s something about the way Hema Malini dresses for Indian festivals, she never just wears clothes, she wears nostalgia. In this yellow-and-green combination, she brought back the golden era of Bollywood elegance while staying completely relevant to today’s festive fashion mood. Whether you call it old-world charm or just the magic of the Dream Girl, one thing’s for sure, Hema knows how to make a traditional look feel like a celebration in itself.