Navratri wishes: Vidya Balan sets the tone for Day 1 in a stunning ivory and gold saree

Vidya Balan looked festive in a traditional ivory saree adorned with a gold border. She paired the rich-hued six-yard drape with a sleeveless blouse, adding a modern touch (Images: @balanvidya/Instagram)

Navratri is here, and as per rituals, the festival begins with wearing white, a colour that stands for peace, purity, and innocence. Actress Vidya Balan took to Instagram to wish fans and shared stunning new pictures in a classic ivory and gold Kasavu saree paired with matching jewellery.

Vidya Balan’s look for Navratri Day 1

The actress looked festive in a traditional ivory saree adorned with a gold border. She paired the rich-hued six-yard drape with a sleeveless blouse, adding a modern touch. Her saree was draped to perfection and accessorised with glittering ivory and gold bangles and floral gold studs.

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In August this year, the actress, who was part of successful films like Parineeta, Paa, and The Dirty Picture, had revealed to a film magazine that she was asked to lose weight to get roles. “Before Kismat Konnection, someone said, ‘Shahid is younger. You’ll have to lose weight.’” The pressure to shed extra kilos took a toll on Vidya, she mentioned in the interview, and added that she was going through a phase where she “was training like crazy, barely eating.”

Vidya’s styling beautifully complemented her attire. Her hair was neatly pulled back, while her makeup in red tones added a pop of colour. Red lipstick, flushed cheeks, and a tiny bindi completed the look.

Celebs in white-ivory sarees

Each day of Navratri has a symbolic colour, and the festivities begin with white. In the recent past, several popular celebrities have donned this hue in saree styles you’ll love.

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Sonam Kapoor

For an outing, Sonam Kapoor, who announced her Bollywood comeback after pregnancy break, wore a beautiful ivory Mug silk saree by Masaba Gupta. It featured foil work and intricate embroidery, paired with a handwoven cotton blouse that looked regal with its full-sleeved, high-neck design. Her styling made the saree look even more dazzling. The green and gold earrings, along with a golden clutch, added to the outfit’s charm.

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Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt’s white saree exuded vintage charm with its light floral print and pink and lavender border. Its easy-breezy silhouette and refreshing hues made her look radiant. The actress stuck to her minimal style, accessorising with dainty jewels.

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Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima charmed everyone with her all-ivory look. The actress sported a hand-embroidered off-shoulder blouse with an organza saree adorned with dainty sequins. This dreamy ivory ensemble was accessorised with an antique neckpiece that elevated the look.