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 2:55 PM IST

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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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Tara Sutaria serves elegance in a dreamy strapless corset gown, paired with a matching dupatta and luxe diamond jewels. (Instagram/@tarasutaria)

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Mouni Roy stuns in a ruby red bodycon gown with an embellished sweetheart neckline, paired with a matching dupatta draped elegantly around her neck. (Instagram/@imouniroy)