Janhvi Kapoor’s latest Manish Malhotra saree look feels like a love letter to old Bollywood fashion with a stunning dupatta

Just when the fashion lines seemed fully obsessed with minimal styling and sleek drapes, Janhvi Kapoor made a roaring entry and stole the show with a little dupatta drama. Decked out in a beautiful Manish Malhotra ensemble, the actress embraced the old-world charm with a high-fashion twist, and surely the internet noticed.Exuding ‘desi princess energy’, the diva wore a beautiful, plain pastel blue chiffon saree, which looked absolutely serene, and matched its prowess with a textured bandeau blouse. The sleek pleated texture elevated her monochrome ensemble with the right amount of panache, but wait till you see what element stole the show.It was not the saree but a matching dupatta, crafted in the same shade of blue with tassels on the end, which gave a timeless and edgy look to her ethnic piece. She completed this with a pair of sleek earrings and rings from Jet Gems and a statement bracelet from Golecha’s Jewels. Well, looking no less than a modern-day Princess Jasmine, her hair and makeup also followed a similar prowess.She kept a sleek high-end ponytail with a glamorous, glowing base; highlighted cheekbones; soft-tinted blush; defined eyebrows; muted eyeshadow with sleek kohl; eyeliner; and a mascara touch. Finishing the beauty part with natural mauve-hued lipstick, she carried this look with utter confidence and made sure to take us back to the Y2K era of Bollywood, where the dupatta used to be the real deal.Enough with the flowy silhouettes and delicate embellishments; Janhvi brought out the big guns and looked no less than a classic Bollywood heroine. At a time when experimental fusion pieces are dominating the fashion world, she brought back the regality of Indian dressing and proved that the dupatta is no longer just an accessory, but it is officially the ‘it’ moment again.