All the desi ensembles you associate with the festive season, Madhuri Dixit Nene has worn them all. A silver screen icon in her own right, Madhuri Dixit Nene has repeatedly leaned on sequins, embroideries, prints and lace for her off-duty festive looks. She is often found experimenting with the silhouette of her blouses and ditches the humble dupatta for a stylish cape now and then. As for jewellery, she regularly opts for emeralds and rubies in a modern setting and traditional multi-stoned and polki pairings. With the upcoming wedding season, here are the outfits you need to bookmark from the star.

Sequin Sari by Manish Malhotra

There is no disputing that any sequin creation receives the stamp approval of an ideal Diwali outfit and Madhuri Dixit Nene shows us how it is done tastefully. This magnificent chiffon sari by Manish Malhotra includes violet sequins and then fades out into an ombré.

Yellow Lehenga by Nachiket Bharve

Ditching the typical and cumbersome dupatta, the swap to a breezy cape exudes a fuss-free vibe. For the sake of convenience, pair the cape with a plain monotone lehenga and an embroidered blouse.

Multi-Hued Sari by Torani

The multi-hued sari seeks inspiration from the colours and floral motifs chanced upon by the nomadic Indian communities across India throughout their travels. The ‘Navrattan’ Chandbali earrings gives a finishing touch to the look.

Colourful Printed Lehenga by Falguni Shane Peacock

The lehenga featured an ivory base upon which diamond and oval-shaped motifs were present in varying shades of yellow, orange, purple and pink. The plunging neckline blouse was in an eye-catching candy pink colour.

Lime Green Sari by Mishru

Filled with the designer’s signature floral motifs the addition of the embroidered belt helps hold the sari in place. Ideal for a day mehendi or haldi event for the upcoming wedding season.

Fuschia Pink Lehenga by Jade By MK

The off-the-shoulder organza blouse and traditionally embroidered Ek Taar lehenga creates a confluence of the East and West. The polki jewellery further adds drama to the intricate lehenga.

Brinjal Purple Ruffle Sari by Ridhi Mehra

This pre-draped creation by Ridhi Mehra is the definition of ease and comfort this festive season. Like the actor, pair it with contrasting emerald and pearl jewellery and don’t be afraid to stack bangles and bracelets.

Ice Blue Sari by Manish Malhotra

With organza as the canvas, the intricate tone-on-tone and self-coloured resham embroidery was enhanced by bedazzling adornments like crystal, beads and sequins. This sari should find space in every minimalist cupboard.

Waist Coat lehenga by Punit Balana

Punit Balana traded in the conventional blouse for a waistcoat-like top that includes marodi and salma embroidery while the lehenga was a mehendi green metallic tissue flared skirt.

Black Sari by Gaurav Gupta

Ideal for a cocktail night, let the actor inspire you with this classic Gaurav Gupta sculptural blouse paired with a shimmery drape and elongated earrings.

Red Cape Lehenga by Mrunalini Rao

Mrunalini Rao’s fiery red three-piece set is a testament to the fact that red is not just a bridal colour but can be worn for any festive occasion and adding contrasting emerald jewellery to the mix gives it a regal touch.

Purple and Pink Bandhej Sari by Raw Mango

This purple and pink Bandhej sari features hand-embroidered dancing peacocks on the blouse, while a thick contrasting Gotta border is lined around the drape. Going maximalist on the jewellery, the jadau setting with multi-coloured stones and stacked kadas adds colour to the entire look.

Black and Lilac Lehenga by Manish Malhotra

Dixit Nene championed a black bedazzled high-neck blouse with a printed skirt. Lilac was the base colour of the lehenga, with black geometric prints coming in on top and oversized statement earrings being the accessory of choice.

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