Sharmila Tagore to Karisma Kapoor, 5 times B-Town celebs glowed in Assamese Mekhela Chador
Celebrities are often spotted wearing casual wears or stylish dresses but not frequently do you see them in traditional outfits.
Celebrities are often spotted wearing casual wears or stylish dresses but not frequently do you see them in traditional outfits. Ethnic wears can make anyone look beautiful. Mekhela chador is a traditional Assamese drape. It looks like a saree but comes in two pieces and is easier to drape.
Many Bollywood celebs like Sharmila Tagore, Karishma Kapoor, Lara Dutta wore these during fashion shows and nailed it. Here are five celebrities who rocked the Mekhela Chador look.(Instagram)
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Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore looked ethereal in a shaded blue Mekhela Chador in designer Sanjukta's show held in 2019.(Instagram/sanjukta_dutta_)
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Lara Dutta made jaws drop as she recently walked the ramp for Sanjukta in a white and golden Mekhela Chador.(Instagram/sanjukta_dutta_)
Bipasha Basu wore a traditional black and golden Mekhela Chador by Sanjukta on day three of Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2020.(Instagram/bipashabasu)
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Tabu looks stunning in every outfit that she wears. From fancy gowns to traditional outfits, Tabu sure knows how to nail all her looks. The 'Andhadhun' actor looked to-die-for in black and pink Mekhela Chador by Sanjukta as she walked the ramp at Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week in 2018.(Instagram/sanjukta_dutta_)
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Shalini Passi rose to fame with Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, a Netflix show, where she showcased her lavish lifestyle, art collection, and fashion sense. She has mentioned that she shares a close relationship with Gauri Khan, who has supported her endeavours. Gauri was one of the guests at Shalini's gala in Mumbai.
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Karwa Chauth is a beloved festival celebrated by married women across India, where they fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husband’s long life. Here are some mehendi design ideas you can use for the occasion.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the Durga Puja celebrations in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) on the occasion of Maha Ashtami.
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot on September 27, 2025, in a private ceremony in Montecito, California, US. Here are some exciting photos from their special day, including a closer look at the bride's custom Ralph Lauren gown. (All pics: Instagram/ Selena Gomez)
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At the Met Gala 2025, Jenna Ortega wore Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain masterpiece: a strapless silver gown crafted from metallic panels. The sculpted armor-like design balanced with her youthful styling captured the night’s futuristic theme and solidified her evolution into a true fashion force.
