Ananya Panday’s Marodi & Mirror Work Sari from Punit Balana’s New Collection.

At the premiere of Kesari Chapter 2, Ananya Panday wore a deep purple sari from Punita Balana’s SS25 Johari 2.0 collection. The outfit consisted of a richly embroidered blouse paired with a sari featuring Marodi and mirror work along the border. She accessorized with vintage earrings from Jay Sagar. Stylist Priyanka Kapadia Badani completed the look with a low bun, face-framing tendrils, and dewy pink makeup.

Panday has frequently chosen traditional Indian wear for public appearances. At Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani’s wedding, she wore a red sari from Tarun Tahiliani’s Otherworldly collection, featuring floral and geometric motifs with Kashida embroidery, paired with a statement choker.

Several young Bollywood actresses have been opting for saris at recent events. Suhana Khan selected a hand-embroidered rose tissue sari by Arpita Mehta, while Khushi Kapoor wore a Manish Malhotra design with Swarovski crystals. These choices demonstrate how contemporary celebrities are incorporating traditional six-yard drapes into their modern wardrobes.