By HT Lifestyle Desk
Published Oct 23, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Desi costumes for Diwali x Halloween 2024 

This year, two contrasting festival will clash as Diwali and Halloween fall on the same day. To make the best of both the festivals, dress as Indian horror characters for both the desi touch and horror feel. 

Shraddha Kapoor's nameless, mysterious witch character in Stree 2 is definitely a fan favorite. Tie your hair in a long braid (use hair extensions if needed), wear a black bindi and a silver nose pin, and complete the look with a maroon embroidered jacket over a salwar-churidar.

Vidya Balan's Manjulika is a cult classic horror character from the iconic movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa. This look is fairly easy to recreate with simple saree, maang tika, and messy braid with gajra. It's a low-effort, last-minute look.

Chhote Pandit is another character from Bhool Bhulaiyaa. This character of Rajpal Yadav is one of the goofiest horror movie character. All you have to do is make that eccentric pointy hairdo and slather your body with red paint. 

Every Indian netizen at one point encountered the infamous Ganji Chudail. This look is perfect for those who are chronically online. Just get a bald cap, slather green paints and pair a stylish crop top and midi skirt. Don't forget the eye makeup.

Shakti Kapoor's Crime Master Gogo from Andaz Apna Apna is a hilarious look to recreate. 

 Akshay Kumar's ensemble from Bhool Bhulaiyaa ties well with the festive Diwali theme.