Wearing a glowing gold outfit from Manish Malhotra World, Janhvi Kapoor embraced a contemporary interpretation of the classic South Indian half sari for a photo session for her next movie. A voluminous gold tissue lehenga and a skirt made of feather-light fabric with a dense metallic thread weaving that caught the light with every movement were included in the ensemble. While adding couture glitz, the dupatta draped voni-style honors the traditional langa voni silhouette.
A blouse that could serve as a jeweler’s showpiece balances the subdued look of the half sari. The beadwork appears suspended in midair because every inch is hand-embroidered with pearls, crystals, and sequins. The back is cut away to reveal a frame of pearl-strung straps that terminate in tiny latkans that swing with every step, while the shoulders are subtly sculpted for definition. It frequently takes hundreds of hours in the studio for artists to achieve this level of surface refinement, working bead by bead to produce a consistent but dimensional finish. A delicate gold kamarband, with its thin metallic line giving the otherwise flowing silhouette a purposeful shape, cinches the draping at the waist.
A yellow-gold neckpiece set with diamonds and emeralds is one of Janhvi Kapoor’s jewelry pieces that adds strong green accents while extending the “molten” color scheme. The tiered necklace is accessorized with a single striking emerald ring that adds green flecks for visual contrast and temple-style jhumkas with granulated ornamentation.
With radiant skin, petal-pink lips, and winged liner edging the actor’s kohl-rich eyes, the makeup is delicately sculpted. A single red bindi adds a timeless touch to the ensemble. Her hair, wrapped in fresh mogra and slicked into a low bun, serves as the ensemble’s focal point and epitomizes classic South Indian bridal style.
She wears it as though it has always been a part of her tale, originating from the South Indian customs she has carried with her for a long time.
