'Reminded me of Sridevi’s love for gold', says Manish Malhotra on Janhvi Kapoor’s golden half saree

Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception.

Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of a ‘sundari’ in the all-gold ensemble, featuring a jewelled dori blouse and a handwoven tissue dupatta draped over her skirt to create a half-saree effect.

Sharing the pictures, the designer wrote, “Elegantly Beautiful @janhvikapoor mesmerises in our custom-made gold handwoven tissue lehenga and a hand-embroidered jewelled classic dori blouse, with a handwoven tissue dupatta draped as a half-saree. Her look is inspired by Pattu Pavadai — traditionally rooted, classic and beautiful.”

Manish added that the look brought back fond memories of his favourite star, Sridevi — Janhvi’s mother — and her love for gold. He recalled making both a saree and a lehenga in gold for her film Judaai.

“This look of Janhvi reminds me so much of Ma’am (I called Sridevi Ji Ma’am… She is the only actor I have ever called Ma’am, and I still do with love, admiration and respect). The entire gold ensemble was also her favourite look, which she wore often. I fondly remember making a saree for the film Judaai and also a lehenga in all gold,” he said.