Karwa Chauth 2026: Recreate Shilpa and Sonam’s Ethnic Looks
From Shilpa Shetty's crystal saree to Sonam Kapoor's boho Anarkali, here's how Bollywood celebrated Karwa Chauth 2026 and how to recreate the looks.
Karwa Chauth 2026 doubled as a Bollywood style check-in, with stars stepping out in looks that were festive, personal and easy to borrow. The centre of the celebrations was Anil Kapoor’s residence, where Shilpa Shetty and Sonam Kapoor arrived in distinctly different takes on ethnic wear.
Shilpa Shetty’s high-shine saree
Shilpa chose a pink-toned saree embellished with jewels and crystals. Gold work along the piping and hem added polish, while a heavily sequinned green blouse supplied the contrast. Traditional jewellery completed the look, making it a classic festive formula: one statement drape, one bold blouse and no over-styling.
Sonam Kapoor’s boho Anarkali
Sonam visited her father’s home in a deep maroon Anarkali with gold embroidery and floral motifs. A rusty orange jacket with detailed sleeves and blue-and-gold borders pushed the silhouette into boho territory. Dangly earrings, stacked bangles and rings finished the outfit without crowding it.
Priyanka Chopra’s personal touch
From New Jersey, Priyanka Chopra shared a DIY mehndi design featuring the initials of Nick Jonas on her Instagram Stories and wished everyone a happy Karwa Chauth. Another snap showed Nick with their daughter Malti, captioned, ‘My whole world in one frame.’
Three celebrity formulas to copy
- Contrast blouse: Alia Bhatt’s fuchsia-pink silk saree with an electric turquoise blouse, puff sleeves, woven gold butis and a zari border shows how one sharp colour contrast can carry a drape.
- Statement layer: Sonam’s rusty orange jacket over a maroon Anarkali adds dimension without adding a second heavy piece.
- Minimal white: Priyanka’s all-white ghagra-choli with gold embroidery and a scalloped hem, and Anushka Sharma’s white Anarkali with a golden neckline, keep the look calm while still feeling festive.
Why these looks travel
Festival fashion spreads because it feels repeatable. A contrast blouse, a layered jacket or a single piece of traditional jewellery is easier to recreate than a red-carpet gown, and the Karwa Chauth photos give a ready reference for wedding-season events and family celebrations.
For anyone refreshing a festive wardrobe, the shopping list is short: a well-fitted blouse in an unexpected shade, one embroidered jacket, or an all-white set with strong zari detailing. Most pieces already sit in an Indian wardrobe, which is exactly why this kind of celebrity style has such a long shelf life.
The takeaway
Start with one strong colour story, then let embroidery, jewellery or a layer do the work. The best Bollywood festival looks are built on balance, not excess.
Source: The Economic Times
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