Aishwarya & Abhishek Lead Manish Malhotra’s Diwali Bash
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan and more brought festive glamour to Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali party.
Manish Malhotra’s annual Diwali party turned into a roll call of Bollywood’s most-watched names as stars arrived in festive outfits that doubled as an early preview of the wedding-season style to come.
The designer’s celebration pulled in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Kriti Sanon, Jibraan Khan, Sreeleela, Karan Johar, Kajol, Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Madhuri Dixit and Malavika Mohanan, among many others.
The night’s standout looks
Aishwarya and Abhishek arrived hand in hand and posed together for photographers. Aishwarya wore a red saree with a statement neckpiece, and Abhishek chose an all-black look. Vicky Kaushal kept things regal in a red velvet kurta with intricate thread work, paired with black trousers.
The loudest risk came from Ananya Panday, who paid tribute to Rani Mukerji by recreating her look from Shava Shava in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Kareena Kapoor Khan arrived with Saif Ali Khan in a silver sequinned saree, while Saif wore a black bandhgala with white trousers. Sonakshi Sinha, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor were among the others photographed in their festive best.
Why these parties matter
Designer-hosted Diwali bashes have become a live showcase of festive styling. The looks often travel quickly from the red carpet to social media feeds, and they set ideas for what fans will wear to family gatherings, pujas and weddings. The fact that Mr Malhotra’s guest list mixes established stars with newer faces makes it a useful indicator of who is driving Bollywood’s style conversation right now.
- Aishwarya’s red saree and statement jewellery made a case for classic festive glamour.
- Ananya’s Shava Shava recreation leaned into Bollywood nostalgia.
- Kareena and Saif coordinated their evening wear without matching too literally.
What to look for in the photos
The photographs from inside the bash show who arrived together, who chose traditional silhouettes and who went more contemporary. They are also a good starting point for festive outfit ideas, because the designers and stylists on display often influence what appears in stores and on fashion pages in the weeks after Diwali.
For fans who follow the stars as closely as their films, the party offers more than style notes: it captures the off-screen camaraderie and the couple appearances that keep Bollywood’s social calendar buzzing through the festival season.
Source: Filmfare
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