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5 chaniya choli looks Bollywood beauties approve of

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Sep 10, 2025, 06:00 IST
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Chaniya choli looks Bollywood swears by!

As the festive season knocks at the door, we just can’t keep calm. While we are all busy planning to celebrate the best of our traditions and culture, tracing back our roots, no celebration feels complete without iconic ethnic fits. This Navratri, plan your perfect Garba look by taking inspiration from our Bollywood beauties. Celebrate and honour the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga with fasting, dandiya nights, and, of course, dressing up in your finest Indian outfits.


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Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi wore a multi-coloured lehenga designed by Anamika Khanna that featured exquisite Gujarati prints with her signature lacework. The intricate embroidered flared lehenga decorated with traditional motifs and threadwork was complemented by symmetrical mirror detailing along the border. She teamed it up with an embellished deep neckline blouse and draped a bold purple dupatta in chic pleated style. If you wish to opt for a vibrant and heavily embroidered chaniya choli look, then this has to be your cue.


(Image Credits: Instagram)

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Sara Ali Khan

Taking us back in time, Sara Ali Khan wore a sustainable lehenga made with vintage brocade sarees that will indeed inspire you to revive your mom’s drapes into evergreen, stylish pieces. She opted for a one-of-a-kind, customised Mayyur Girotra Couture featuring an A-line multicoloured lehenga with rustic golden print detailing. The designer lehenga was handcrafted using 60-year-old recycled sarees, which captured the rich history and artistry of Indian textiles. She teamed it with a deep purple sweetheart neckline blouse featuring a backless design with dori ties and gold brocade embroidery.
(Image Credits: Instagram)

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Kiara Advani

Oozing royalty in this breathtaking purple- and violet-hued lehenga-choli, Kiara opted for designer Torani and picked their Rasleela Shyama Lehenga Choli set. Inspired by the motifs of Vrindavan, the flared lehenga featured intricate zari zardozi work and delicate motia & dori work, which created a canvas of artful craftsmanship. She teamed it with a matching plunging neckline blouse with a bold backless show and exuded chic elegance.
(Image Credits: Instagram)

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Shilpa Shetty

Kickstart the festive season in this statement chaniya choli set, inspired by Shilpa Shetty. Dipped in multiple vibrant hues and intricate embroidery, this stunning lehenga was designed by Mayyur Girotra. Decorated with sequins and mirror work, she teamed it with a matching sweetheart neckline blouse and struck the perfect balance with a delicate dupatta. However, she draped it in a way that spun the illusion of a saree and truly owned her desi avatar.
(Image Credits: Pinterest)

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Ananya Panday

Captivating attention like no other, Ananya Panday wore an exquisite red and brown lehenga set adorned with an intricate zari border that added the right amount of regality to her ethnic look. She teamed this stunning lehenga with a bold, plunging neckline and a strappy choli, which added a modern and glamorous twist to her traditional attire. Completing the look with a matching dupatta, she once again established her place as the ultimate trendsetter of the hour.
(Image Credits: Instagram)

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