Don’t know how to wear a saree? Get inspired by Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s comments on saree at the Harvard India Conference on 10 February set off a storm, with many criticising him for being chauvinistic and anti-feminist. Without getting into the debate, here’s some fashion inspiration for you all. Bollywood’s best-dressed celebs in saree.

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee may be in the thick of an unseemly row with his comments on the saree at the Harvard India Conference on 10 February, but the fact is, there’s something wonderful about this hallmark of feminine Indian style aka the prettiest thing you have in your wardrobe. It is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Why? Not only is it flattering, it’s appropriate for almost any occasion, and can channel a demure or flirtatious vibe when needed.

Call us crazy, but spotting a stylish celebrity in a saree is one of our greatest joys in life, which is why we decided to spread the love and round up our favourite looks from ladies like Shilpa Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, and more.

Scroll through to see your favourite celebrities — Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and others — wear everything from pretty pastels to romantic florals for the ultimate inspiration.

Deepika Padukone in Raw Mango.

Karisma Kapoor in Mint n’ Oranges.

Priyanka Chopra in Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Sridevi in Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Tamannaah Bhatia in Varun Bahl.

Ileana D’Cruz in Tarun Tahiliani.

Vidya Balan in Raw Mango.

Sonam Kapoor in Anamika Khanna.

Shilpa Shetty in Kiran Uttam Ghosh.

Bipasha Basu in Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Malaika Arora in Raw Mango.

Mini Mathur in Masaba Gupta.

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