Pooja Hegde gives Benarasi brocade a royal, red-carpet twist at the audio launch of Thalapathy Vijay’s final film 'Jana Nayagan'

The audio launch of Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, ‘Jana Nayagan’, took place in Kuala Lumpur, where the actor was heavily praised, cheered, and loved. Amidst all the emotions and applause, the fashion police spotted Pooja Hegde, the female lead of the film, draped in sheer opulence and wearing a Benarasi brocade saree-gown which looked no less than a heritage dream.This contemporary piece is designed by Anita Dongre, who paired it with a corset blouse. Celebrating Indian heritage through a modern lens, this couture piece is perfect for the wedding season, and surely, we can’t get enough of it. The brocade drape saree gown with embroidered gota patti and sequin corset looked absolutely ravishing with intricate dori work. This is where tradition blends with couture, and it made a bold statement. The Benarasi weave is a century-old craft made of metallic fibres and woven into the yarn with intricate motifs inspired by nature. The addition of sequins and gota patti further elevated the shine, making this beautiful piece simply iconic.'Mrs Deshpande' Madhuri Dixit proves the era of the pantsuit isn’t done yet with this skirted reinvention The pre-stitched drape looked stunning with a matching strapless corset blouse, where the contemporary additions never once stole the heritage charm. Pooja kept her styling subtle and sophisticated, where she simply wore a gold choker-style necklace with emerald detailing and matched its prowess with similar-looking studs. On the makeup front, she opted for a flawless, dewy makeup base with thick-winged, extended eyeliner, sharp cheekbones, sleek kohl strokes, and nude gloss lips. Tying her hair into a sleek braid with a mid-parting, her look transformed us back in time, where Pooja indeed looked straight out of a painting and carried the old-world charm.