From Kareena Kapoor to Kiara Advani, Bollywood actresses who exuded diva-glam in Manish Malhotra outfits

Bollywood celebrities often favor Manish Malhotra for festive attire. Starting as a Bollywood costume designer in the '80s, Malhotra became a renowned couturier by the '90s. While he's crafted various designs, his lehengas stand out and remain popular among stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Janhvi Kapoor. A look into the past showcases the best of his lehenga creations worn by celebrities (All Photos/Instagram)

Updated On: 2023-08-23 10:56 PM IST

Compiled by : Harshita Kale

Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Janhvi Kapoor in Manish Malhotra lehengas

Janhvi Kapoor's choice of a vintage gold pure woven tissue saree hand-embroidered with original zari by @manishmalhotraworld for Ganesh Chaturthi exudes grace, paired with uncut and Russian emerald earrings from @manishmalhotrajewellery.

Ananya Panday looked absolutely resplendent in this yellow saree!

Janhvi Kapoor

For Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s reception, the star wore a fuschia pink Manish Malhotra lehenga. The ensemble had silver thread embroidery with paisley and kite motifs. The blouse had a curvy neckline and mirror embellishments. Janhvi Kapoor completed the look with a matching dupatta, diamond earrings, and delicate finger rings

For Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding reception, Janhvi opted for an ultra-glam look. She wore a wine-colored, sequin-rich Manish Malhotra lehenga, complete with a matching blouse adorned in crystals and beads

Janhvi definitely has a thing for Manish Malhotra outfits! She flaunted a gold lehenga by the fashion designer, highlighted with scarlet and detailed sequin embroidery. The A-line lehenga came with a matching blouse having a deep neckline. She paired it with a red dupatta with a gold border. Janhvi balanced the opulent outfit by wearing minimal jewelry. She chose emerald and diamond drop earrings and a matching ring

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt donend a stunning ivory/blue lehenga. It was a traditional chikankari piece given a contemporary and modern twist by ace designer Manish Malhotra

Alia Bhatt looked stunning in this darker pink blouse and blush lehenga!

Kiara Advani

The actress radiated elegance in her shimmering peach-pink lehenga adorned with golden floral motifs. She paired her ensemble with impeccably chosen stone-studded necklaces and earrings. Kiara's dazzling smile was the perfect finishing touch to her ensemble!

Kiara's blush pink lehenga is fit for a bride-to-be (or her best friends)! This beautiful chikankari lehenga with its light and breezy fit is the perfect ensemble for a summer wedding

Kiara Advani pulls off Manish Malhotra's outfits perfectly, and even opted for a bridal lehenga by his label for her wedding to Sidharth Malhotra. The lehenga showcased a gradient of light pink with darker borders, a hue which Manish Malhotra aptly termed as 'empress pink'. The design draws inspiration from Roman architecture, reflecting the newlyweds' shared affection for the city renowned for its domes. The intricate embroidery is accentuated by genuine Swarovski crystals, adding a radiant sparkle. Kiara also made a modern fashion statement by opting for emerald studs instead of traditional wedding danglers

Urmila Matondkar

Kiara Advani was not the only bride who was decked up in Manish Malhotra. Urmila Matondar also chose the luxury designer's bridal couture for her low-key wedding. She wore a red and gold silk lehenga with roses embroidered on the hem

Anushka Ranjan

Anushka chose a lavender lehenga, leaving us spellbound, not just with her outfit but also her bridal jewellery - especially that peach-accented chooda! She and her husband Aditya wore different pastel colours and set a trend of couples wearing constrasting colours for their wedding 

Jacqueline Fernandez

At Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's Udaipur pre-wedding festivity, luminaries from Bollywood, global fame, fashion, and politics donned their designer finest. Among them, Jacqueline Fernandez was particularly striking in an ivory Manish Malhotra lehenga with subtle gold detailing. Styled by Chandi Wabhi, she complemented her attire with bangles, earrings, and a maang tikka

Preita Zinta

Bollywood actresses have been vying for Mnaish Malhotra's bridal couture since yore! Preity Zinta chose a heavy lehenga in deep hues of crimson and gold for her wedding. Her multilayered necklace and thick complementing red-gold chooda accentuated the bride's glow on her special day

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya wore a bold purple lehenga for Akash and Shloka Ambani's wedding. We know she turned head - we were definitely drawn in!

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena looked every bit the diva she is in this classy silver-black lehenga with high-necklined blouse. The silver-foil word, ruffled blouse and long train made this look even more eye-catching

B-town's leading ladies are also leading the way by giving us style hacks on how we can fashion our chikankari outfits for the upcoming festival season. Displaying her sculpted midriff in the pastel blue outfit, Kareena Kapoor accentuated her appearance with a tousled ponytail and a standout choker necklace

Karisma Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor has aged like fine wine, and is a fashion icon in her own right! She exuded some truly divine goddess energy in this heavily embellish Manish Malhotra golden lehenga with a stylish fishtail braid and potli-style bag

It's absolutely no doubt that Karisma Kapoor and Manish Malhotra make a winning pair. The actress stole breaths in this cream-pink flared lehenga with a criss-crossed drape

Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon took the temperature up a few notches as she flaunted this stunning pink Manish Malhotra lehenga. The outfit was embroidered with mirrorwork - and this accentuated the dazzling appeal of her ethnic attire

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is known for her love of fiery hues - and this outfit that she wore to Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's reception stands out from other red lehengas.  It featured a nude base with ruby-red crystal floral designs. The V-neck blouse gave an illusion of the red motifs as tattoos on her skin, while the skirt showcased red embellishments. She accessorized with a solid red dupatta, presenting a bold nude look with the appearance of the designs floating on a neutral backdrop

Sara Ali Khan

Sara seems to have taken some inspiration from Taylor Swift's 'Bejeweled'! She looked beautiful in this shimmery silver Manish Malhotra ensemble

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