Over the years, Bollywood has shaped not just our everyday style and festive wardrobes, but bridal fashion too. From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s regal red lehenga steeped in rich gold zari embroidery in Jodhaa Akbar to Alia Bhatt’s mesmerising mustard lehenga by Manish Malhotra, detailed with metallic accents, on-screen bridal looks have long served as inspiration for real-life wedding trousseaus. While some brides borrow Bollywood’s unconventional colour palettes, others take cues from silhouettes, blouse designs, and intricate embroidery.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up the most talked-about on-screen bridal looks worn by your favourite actresses, timeless couture we continue to revisit, no matter how many years pass. Whether you’re curating your wedding trousseau, finalising last-minute details, or building your bridal moodboard, these iconic looks promise endless inspiration.
Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Despite being an early 2000s film, Karan Johar ensured audiences were treated to his signature brand of high-octane Bollywood fashion. Kajol’s bridal look as Anjali remains iconic—a golden kurti-style blouse paired with a lehenga skirt, elevated by a heavy mathapatti, statement necklace, and stacks of bangles. With Manish Malhotra as the costume designer, it’s no surprise that her distinctive dupatta draping became just as memorable as the outfit itself. Inspired by this timeless look, we’ve picked a dabka-embroidered organza silk lehenga that lets you recreate the actress’s iconic bridal moment with a modern edge.
Rani Mukherjee in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
It goes without saying that the millennials borrowed style tips from Rani, at least once in their lifetime. While she has always topped the charts for best ethnic wear slayer in the movies, some of her looks really stood out like her bridal style in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Her classic zardozi embroidered Manish Malhotra red lehenga with green border stole the limelight for being rooted in tradition yet glamorous. Radiating similar Rani Mukherjee vibes from the movie is our Nitika Gujral bridal piece with Kasbah embroidery that is a must-have for classic brides.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Jodhaa Akbar
Starring as a Rajput princess, Aishwarya absolutely won our hearts with her opulent red and golden lehenga. A Neeta Lulla masterpiece, her bridal attire carried equal parts grace and equal parts modesty. A similar pick from Aza radiates similar vibe as that of our on-screen Jodhaa and deserves a spot in your wardrobe, especially if you are a fan of rich detailing and jewel tones.
Katrina Kaif in Titan Raga Campaign Shoot
It’s hard to recall a time when Katrina Kaif didn’t carry a look with effortless grace, and her Titan Raga campaign is proof yet again. When it comes to creating timeless visuals, the actor leaves no stone unturned, committing fully to every detail. For the shoot, Katrina is seen in a striking half-and-half saree, featuring a white sheer pallu paired with a red embroidered body, styled with minimal accessories and soft, understated makeup that beautifully complements the look. Channelling the same emotion and elegance, we bring you an embroidered pre-draped lehenga saree that captures this refined aesthetic with ease.
Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar
Bridal costumes in movies mirrors the innovative, imaginative and expressive side of every celebrated designer we have. Nargis’s Kashmiri bridal look in Rockstar was proof that Indian designers like Manish Malhotra are experts at pushing boundaries too when required. The attire mirrored opulence and comprised a pheran and headgear, both of which added a touch of regality to the outfit. Are you the anti-trend bride who wishes to opt out of lehengas and sarees? Try our red chanderi Anarkali set for your pre-wedding festivities or intimate gatherings.
Deepika Padukone in Chennai Express
Deepika Padukone is one the few actresses to roll out fresh new looks with every new film she was a part of. Her classic South Indian bridal look from Chennai Express is what makes us root for traditional ethnic wear for weddings. Featuring in a red and golden saree, Deepika stole the show in her iconic mathapatti. Show your love for your culture in a similar way in our red Katan silk Banarasi saree.
Kareena Kapoor Khan in Veere Di Wedding
Kareena’s bridal wardrobe in Veere Di Wedding is what you get when creative minds like Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are told to curate it. The celebrated couturier crafted her new-age wedding lehenga, a medley of contemporary and traditional aesthetics, making modern brides go all ‘wow’. Our ivory sequin embroidered 3D lehenga is a close match with Kareena’s iconic bridal look and deserves a check-out.
Anushka Sharma in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
For many modern brides taking the experimental routes, Anushka Sharma’s Pakistani bridal look dropped in, offering oodles of inspiration. Again a Manish Malhotra creation, her attire featured a salmon kurta-style blouse and a red lehenga skirt decked in rich zardozi work. Her entire Nikaah look for the popular song "Channa Mereya" along sides Ranbir Kapoor was a fair representation of minimal yet impact bridal style. Check out our pick in a similar shade of red from the shelves of Torani.
Kiara Advani in Mohey Campaign
If there’s one new-age actress that carries both ethnic and western wear with sheer grace and confidence, it has to be Kiara Advani. For Mohey’s campaign shoot back in 2023, Kiara’s ethereal bridal lehenga look caused a stir on social media for how gorgeous she looked. Her rani pink embellished lehenga was a vibe of its own, and you got yourself something similar to mirror her effortless elegance.
Tara Sutaria for Kahaniya Campaign
Tara Sutaria’s look for the Kahaniya campaign is a study in understate elegance. Wearing an intricately crafted ensemble by Amrin Khan, she blends old-world charm with modern finesse. The structured blouse, patterned lehenga, and sheer dupatta come together effortlessly, while antique-finish jewellery and soft, minimal makeup keep the focus on the craftsmanship and emotion of the look. If you’re drawn to Tara Sutaria’s Kahaniya campaign look, a brown floral woven lehenga makes a beautiful alternative. With its rich earthy tones and intricate woven motifs, it mirrors the same old-world elegance and timeless appeal
Alia Bhatt in Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani
One of the most talked about and sensational on-screen bridal look has to be Alia's glimmering Manish Malhotra lehenga from the Bollywood rom-com: Rocky Rani ki Prem Kahani. Crafted with love, the mustard lehenga with metallic inclusions and the adornments of beads and sequins is what makes it every modern bride's dream look. The addition of Manish Malhotra signature veil and the captivating artisanship further elevates Rani Chatterjee's bridal look, serving major wedding wardrobe goals.
Shraddha Kapoor in Tu Jhootha Main Makkar
If you are looking for summer wedding wardrobe inspiration then turn to Shraddha Kapoor's glowing bridal look from the movie Tu Jhootha Main Makkar. Her fawn embroidered Manish Malhotra lehenga replete with timeless zari detailing paired with ornate blouse and a sheer dupatta adorned with tassels is a lesson in new-age bridal aesthetics. Take your wedding day look a notch higher with our conversation-starter ivory silk embroidered bridal lehenga.
