The classic bridal lehenga might be a staple of Indian weddings, but in recent years, many Bollywood brides have turned the pages, choosing the timeless elegance of a saree to mark their big day. The latest to join this graceful trend is Hina Khan, who recently tied the knot with long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal in a heartfelt and intimate ceremony.
Hina Khan ties knot with Rocky Jaiswal
The television and film actress took to Instagram to share dreamy glimpses from her wedding ceremony. Captioning her post with a heartfelt message, Hina wrote, "From two different worlds, we built a universe of love. Our differences faded and our hearts aligned, creating a bond to last lifetimes. We are our home, our light, our hope and together, we transcend all barriers.”
Hina Khan's opal green handloom saree by Manish Malhotra
For her wedding, Hina opted for an opal green handloom saree by Manish Malhotra, a designer known for bridging traditional textiles with modern silhouettes. The saree was delicately woven with gold and silver threads, tracing intricate, age-old motifs across the fabric. It featured a light blush border, rich with threadwork and zardozi with subtle pleated gota detailing.
A soft pink veil with a scalloped hem added a dreamy contrast to her look. The highlight of her wedding ensemble was that her and Rocky’s names were delicately embroidered on the saree. She completed her look with regal heirloom jewellery from Manish Malhotra Jewellery, radiating old-world charm with a modern twist.
Bollywood brides who said yes to sarees
Hina isn’t alone in choosing the six-yard wonder for her wedding. Here’s a look at other celebrity brides who embraced the saree over a lehenga:
Alia Bhatt
For her hush-hush home wedding with Ranbir Kapoor, actress Alia Bhatt stunned in an ivory Sabyasachi saree, paired with a handwoven tissue veil and heritage gold jewellery. It was a minimal, dreamy look that redefined modern bridal fashion.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone embraced her Konkani roots with a red and gold Sabyasachi tissue saree during her South Indian-style wedding with Ranveer Singh. The look was made grander with layered temple jewellery, a bold matha patti, and traditional jhumkas.
Sobhita Dhulipala
Sobhita Dhulipala married actor Naga Chaitanya in a traditional Telugu ceremony, donning a regal golden Kanjeevaram saree. Her choice was a nod to cultural heritage, complemented with timeless gold jewellery.
Sonakshi Sinha
For her quiet and graceful wedding to Zaheer Iqbal, Sonakshi Sinha chose a chikankari ivory saree. She styled the look with delicate kundan and pearl jewellery, exuding vintage charm.
Patralekhaa
Patralekhaa turned heads in a vermillion red saree by Sabyasachi, marrying actor Rajkummar Rao. Her bridal veil featured Bengali text, which translated to: "I offer my heart, completely filled with love, to you."
