Kajol in Red-Orange Silk Saree at 80th Durga Puja
Kajol marked the 80th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja on October 15 in a traditional red, orange and gold silk saree. Here's the look.
Silk, red and a very Bollywood family affair
Kajol stepped into one of Mumbai’s oldest community festivals on October 15, 2026, marking the 80th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in a silk saree that moved through red, orange and gold. The look stayed firmly on the traditional side, with warm tones doing the festive work.
The actor paired the silk drape with a bright red blouse featuring a deep neckline and subtle striped detailing on the sleeves. Her accessories stayed tonal: statement gold-toned earrings matched the saree’s warm colour palette, and the fluid drape kept the traditional silhouette suited to the occasion.
Why the 80th edition matters
The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja is one of Mumbai’s oldest and most prominent community Durga Puja celebrations. It was established in 1948 by Padma Shri Sashadhar Mukerji, his wife Smt. Satirani Mukerji and 25 other founding members, and is widely known as Mukherjee Bari Pujo because of its longstanding association with the Mukherjee-Samrat family and its Hindi film industry ties.
Turning 80 made this edition a milestone. The pandal and Maa Durga protima drew inspiration from Kerala’s Guruvayur Temple, giving the celebrations a distinct architectural theme. Kajol’s presence at the unveiling connected the milestone to the family’s long festive calendar, and she was joined by sister Tanishaa Mukerji, cousin Ayan Mukerji, television actor Rupali Ganguly and other relatives and guests.
For Bollywood fans, the festival has become a two-for-one: a religious milestone and a rare chance to see actors in personal, traditional mode. When a star like Kajol turns up for an unveiling, the outfit choices often become festive style references for the season.
Breaking down the festive look
Here is how Kajol’s ensemble came together:
- Silk saree: warm shades of orange and gold in a fluid traditional drape
- Blouse: bright red with a deep neckline and subtle striped detailing on the sleeves
- Accessories: statement gold-toned earrings tied to the overall warm palette
- Moment: protima unveiling at the 80th edition on October 15, 2026
The festive style cue
For anyone planning a festive look, Kajol’s approach is easy to borrow: pick one warm palette, let the saree be the hero, and keep the jewellery tonal. There is no need for excessive embellishment when the colour story is this strong.
That sense of restraint also runs through the puja itself. At 80, the celebration continues to balance religious observance, community participation and familiar entertainment-world faces. Kajol’s red-and-orange silk moment was a small but watchable reminder that some festive traditions in Mumbai still come with a star in the front row.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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