Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra: 5 times Indian celebs made heads turn at the Oscars red carpet

The representation of diaspora and diversity plays an important part at the Academy Awards every year. While there haven’t been a huge number of Indian celebrities gracing the red carpet at the Oscars, those who have certainly left a lasting and fashionable impression. From Aishwarya Rai’s eye-catching sparkling ensemble to Priyanka Chopra’s ethereal white gown, let’s revisit some iconic fashion moments of Indian celebs at the Academy Awards over the years.

When it comes to iconic red carpet moments from the Oscars in the past years, Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 2011 lookbook at the Academy Awards is a must-visit. The former Miss World made an indelible impression in a stunning metallic copper strapless Armani Privé gown. She stole the spotlight with her charming smile and elegance, dwelling perfectly with the refinement of the silhouette, and exuded a chic and timeless grace.

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A proud moment in Deepika Padukone’s career that left the crowd enchanted with her capabilities, outfit show, and elegance at the 2023 Academy Awards. Gracing the stage as a presenter, she introduced ‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ with an adorable speech in an iconic fit. Deepika Padukone chose two brands she acts as an ambassador for and was seen in a full-length black Louis Vuitton gown with off-shoulder detailing, a velvet silhouette, and a mermaid-structured finish. She finished her debut look with chic Cartier jewellery and carved her name in the history of the Oscars.

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At the 89th Academy Awards, Bollywood sensation and our Desi Girl, Priyanka Chopra, made a high-fashion appearance that instantly stole the limelight. Showing utmost sophistication in this iconic haute couture gown, Priyanka sashayed down the red carpet in a beautiful Ralph & Russo tulle strapless gown. The ivory-white column creation with a sleek structured finish and square deep-slit corset accentuated her side curves to perfection, bringing a vintage-raw Hollywood charm.

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Bollywood’s ‘Mr. Perfectionist’, Aamir Khan, walked the red carpet at the 2002 Academy Awards. Attending the 74th Oscars for his film ‘Lagaan’, which was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category, the actor was spotted in a black knee-length sherwani featuring intricate embellishments in the same shade and completed the look with a pair of black pants and a dupatta. The actor was seen sharing the spotlight with his ex-wife Reena, director Ashutosh Gowarikar, and his wife Sunita Gowarikar.

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