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Kangana Ranaut chooses a beautiful white traditional Jamdani saree and bare face for Bengal 2026 election campaign
Kangana Ranaut wore a white jamdani saree at a West Bengal election rally, combining traditional style with modern flair. It features intricate floral motifs.
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has landed in West Bengal for the 2026 elections, and she is doing it in style. The actor, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took to Instagram on April 19 to share pictures of her attending a rally in the state. She captioned the photos, “#bengalelection2026.”
The pictures Kangana shared show her speaking to the crowd at a West Bengal election rally and sitting inside a private jet at an airport strip in the state, dressed in a traditional jamdani saree and a silk blouse. Let's decode her looks.
Kangana Ranaut's saree look
Kangana Ranaut has always had an appreciation for Indian handicrafts and handlooms. The Lok Sabha MP is also known for her exquisite collection of traditional handloom sarees designed by Indian artisans, which she often wears to events and the airport, and now to attend parliamentary sessions.
This time, she picked a white traditional jamdani from Yarn Story, a South Kolkata brand known for its handloom ensembles. For the uninitiated, jamdani is a vividly patterned, sheer cotton fabric, traditionally woven on a handloom by craftspeople and apprentices around Dhaka. According to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage, jamdani textiles combine intricate design with muted or vibrant colours, and the finished garments are highly breathable.
The styling
The white jamdani features delicate floral embroidery and traditional motifs inspired by the state. Kangana wore it traditionally, neatly pleating the pallu on her shoulders. The outfit comes together with a multi-coloured silk blouse featuring floral embroidery, brocade work, a round neckline, a tailored fit, and half-length sleeves.
Kangana styled the jamdani saree with traditional, oxidised silver jewellery, including jhumkis and a statement ring. She completed the look with a pair of broad-framed sunglasses, her curly tresses tied in a messy bun, and a bindi. Lastly, feathered brows, a no-makeup makeup look, a light coat of mascara on the lashes, glossy pink lips, and blushed cheeks rounded off the glam.
In the films
Kangana was last seen in Emergency, a biopic of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She has also started working on a new project titled Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. Additionally, she is set to star in an untitled psychological thriller opposite R Madhavan, marking their reunion after a decade. They starred together in Tanu Weds Manu. She is also set to star in the sequel to Queen.
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