Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt to Priyanka Chopra: Bollywood divas show how to give ‘desi dupatta’ a modern makeover

From Alia Bhatt to Janhvi Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, Bollywood’s leading ladies are reimagining the desi dupatta with modern silhouettes and stylish new twists.

Published on Jun 03, 2026 02:55 pm IST 7 Photos
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The desi duppata is officially having a major fashion comeback, and Bollywood’s style stars are leading the way. From Alia Bhatt to Janhvi Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, celebs are showing how to give this classic staple a fresh, modern twist.(Instagram)

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Aishwarya Rai walked the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a sculpted Amit Aggarwal gown, completed with a flowing dupatta-style drape.(AFP)

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Janhvi Kapoor proves you can rock a dupatta even with a saree, pairing it with an ethereal lavender six yards at the Peddi trailer launch.(Instagram/@savleenmanchanda)

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Alia Bhatt dazzles in a peach couture gown at Cannes 2026, adding drama with a matching dupatta-style cape draped around her arms.(Instagram/@rheakapoor)

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Talking about acing trends without mentioning Priyanka Chopra is impossible. The actor rocked a corset-styled floral dress paired with a matching dupatta.(Instagram/@priyankachopra)

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