Pongal 2026: Gorgeous Pongal-worthy sarees of Bollywood divas

Pongal is a festival that marks new beginnings, gratitude, and warmth. Women usually drape traditional sarees or half sarees drenched in vibrant shades. This makes it the perfect time to take style cues from leading Bollywood actresses who have draped the classic whites and golds to refreshing pops of colour. Here is your Pongal-special fashion inspiration, coming straight from these iconic women’s closets.

Priyanka Chopra wore a stunning customised ivory lehenga-saree from the collection of Anamika Khanna, which featured gold and crystal statement embroidery. She styled it with a matching sweetheart neckline plunging blouse and added a sleek dupatta like a saree pallu. But what amplified the look was her South Indian temple jewellery. She wore a kundan-pearl choker, a matching maang tikka, and stacked kadas, with hair tied in a braid and adorned with beautiful flowers.

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Shruti Haasan made heads turn in a stunning ivory-hued Banarasi saree, which beautifully expressed the richness and history of Banarasi. This stunning silk drape is sourced from Sacred Weaves and features golden thread weaves painted against an ivory background. She complemented the look with a matching elbow-length blouse, which came with a back dori detailing and looked absolutely charming.

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Shriya mesmerised us in a traditional saree moment and chose to steal the spotlight in a beautiful golden and cream saree. She wore a stunning silk drape from VRK Heritage that acted almost like a second skin. The fabric carried a muted shimmer vibe with less sparkle and more sheen but created a light rippling effect. She completed the look with a hand-embroidered golden blouse, which was crafted by Sithara Kudige.

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If you wish to create a grounded, subtle, and traditional effect, then this look of Sobhita Dhulipala is perfect for you. They kept all things minimal and wore a stunning white cotton saree with a rose-red border and minimal thread detailing scattered all over the main bodice and pallu. She quickly matched its prowess with a matching elbow-length blouse and embraced the subtle notes of tradition.

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The way Janhvi Kapoor embraces her maternal roots, no other new-age actor can match that prowess. The diva is often seen wearing traditional half-sarees, but she once donned a stunning white and golden Kasavu saree ahead of her film ‘Param Sundari’s release, which made the crowd go gaga over her. She neatly draped this magical drape and matched its aura with a traditional elbow-length blouse, which looked sensational with golden temple jewellery.