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12 times Bollywood divas exuded grace and simplicity in Lucknowi kurtis

Updated On: 02 February, 2026 10:08 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Lucknowi kurta has quietly become a favourite in Bollywood. The delicate chikankari work, light fabrics, and effortless elegance have become a favourite choice of Bollywood divas when stepping out for a relaxed outing. Here’s a look at times Bollywood divas styled Lucknowi kurta and redefined grace and simplicity.

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Bollywood actresses in Lucknowi kurtas
Bollywood actresses in Lucknowi kurtas
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Kriti Sanon turned heads in a blush pink Lucknowi kurta, styled with minimal jewellery and soft, dewy makeup. The look clearly focused on grace, proving that less is more.

Kriti Sanon turned heads in a blush pink Lucknowi kurta, styled with minimal jewellery and soft, dewy makeup. The look clearly focused on grace, proving that less is more.

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Janhvi Kapoor added a contemporary edge to the traditional Blue Lucknowi kurta, proving that chikankari isn’t limited to heritage wear it adapts beautifully to modern fashion sensibilities.

Janhvi Kapoor added a contemporary edge to the traditional Blue Lucknowi kurta, proving that chikankari isn’t limited to heritage wear it adapts beautifully to modern fashion sensibilities.

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Alia Bhatt makes traditional outfits feel relatable and wearable with such ease. Her pink Lucknowi kurta paired with her easygoing charm strikes the perfect balance between festive and everyday fashion. 

Alia Bhatt makes traditional outfits feel relatable and wearable with such ease. Her pink Lucknowi kurta paired with her easygoing charm strikes the perfect balance between festive and everyday fashion. 

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Palak Tiwari embraces the charm of the Lucknowi kurta in a soft pastel blue ensemble, keeping her look fresh and youthful with minimal styling.

Palak Tiwari embraces the charm of the Lucknowi kurta in a soft pastel blue ensemble, keeping her look fresh and youthful with minimal styling.

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Disha Patani’s powder-pink chikankari keeps it simple, bringing a sense of ease and freshness to the ensemble. 

Disha Patani’s powder-pink chikankari keeps it simple, bringing a sense of ease and freshness to the ensemble. 

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Sonakshi Sinha's classic ivory Lucknowi kurta adorned with intricate embroidery, showcases the roots of chikankari craftsmanship. 

Sonakshi Sinha's classic ivory Lucknowi kurta adorned with intricate embroidery, showcases the roots of chikankari craftsmanship. 

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Known for her love for ethnic wear, Sara Ali Khan turned to a white Lucknowi kurta for its simplicity and spiritual charm.

Known for her love for ethnic wear, Sara Ali Khan turned to a white Lucknowi kurta for its simplicity and spiritual charm.

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Sonam Bajwa gives a festive touch to the Lucknowi kurta, highlighting how traditional silhouettes can be elevated for special occasions.

Sonam Bajwa gives a festive touch to the Lucknowi kurta, highlighting how traditional silhouettes can be elevated for special occasions.

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Shraddha Kapoor’s pristine white Lucknowi kurta perfectly captures the timeless charm. The overall look remained calm, elegant, and effortlessly chic, especially the chandrakor bindi. 

Shraddha Kapoor’s pristine white Lucknowi kurta perfectly captures the timeless charm. The overall look remained calm, elegant, and effortlessly chic, especially the chandrakor bindi. 

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Ananya Panday kept the off-white Lucknowi kurta look refreshingly young and fuss-free with clean lines, light fabrics, and minimal detailing. She highlighted how chikankari can seamlessly blend into everyday fashion, comfortable, elegant, and perfectly suited.

Ananya Panday kept the off-white Lucknowi kurta look refreshingly young and fuss-free with clean lines, light fabrics, and minimal detailing. She highlighted how chikankari can seamlessly blend into everyday fashion, comfortable, elegant, and perfectly suited.

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Tripti Dimri’s Lucknowi kurta is refined and thoughtfully understated. The structured silhouettes and classic hues brings a sense of quiet sophistication to chikankari, especially in deeper tones like black.

Tripti Dimri’s Lucknowi kurta is refined and thoughtfully understated. The structured silhouettes and classic hues brings a sense of quiet sophistication to chikankari, especially in deeper tones like black.

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Rasha Thadani brings brightness in this vibrant yellow Lucknowi kurta paired with white bottoms. 

Rasha Thadani brings brightness in this vibrant yellow Lucknowi kurta paired with white bottoms. 

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