Sarees: The Quintessential Outfit For The National Film Awards Over The Years Courtesy Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Kangana Ranaut & PeeCee

The 69th National Film Awards just wrapped up in the capital, New Delhi on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The event saw quite a few stars from the Indian cinema universe descend for the occasion. ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ actor Alia Bhatt and ‘Mimi’ actor Kriti Sanon attended the event to receive recognition for their roles in their respective movies. Ranbir Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Allu Arjun, Pankaj Tripathi and more attended the prestigious event.

All About The National Film Awards

The National Film Awards bestow accolades and recognition to the best of the best in the Indian cinema business each year. These are people who have contributed towards the film making and representation of society in a way that it contributes to the welfare of the audiences. Film makers, actors, producers, technicians and more who contribute to the craft of cinema making are given due accreditation for their work by the Government of India.

The Fashion Staple Statements At The National Film Awards

A common thread that has been noticed on the sartorial front on majority of the National Film Awards ceremonies is the fact that all the leading ladies show up dressed to their nines in signature saree drapes. Take for example Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut’s appearances over the years or the recent sighting of Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon and even the yesteryear stalwart actor Waheeda Rehman. Each diva made an appearance dressed in the iconic Indian garment, ‘the saree drape’.

Let us now decode the style games of Priyanka Chopra, Kanga Ranaut, Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon at the National Film Awards.

Alia Bhatt Re-Wears Her Wedding Saree Courtesy Sabysachi

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Alia Bhatt attended the 69th National Film Awards wearing her wedding saree which was a signature floral and beige saree made by couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The drape cost Alia a whopping ₹50 lakhs and she re-wore it in style getting each bit of her money’s worth. Her look was styled by celebrity stylist Ami Patel with a pearl choker and matching earrings for jewels, flowers in her hair, a minimal Indian makeup look completed with a symbolic red ‘bindi’.

Kriti Sanon Drapes Herself In A Signature Manish Malhotra Saree

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Kriti Sanon attended the 69th National Film Awards draped in a signature Mnaish Malhotra saree that had a beige ‘palla’ and a multihued pleats. The ‘Mimi’ actor teamed it with a ‘gajra’ on her bun and a minimal makeup look.

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Priyanka Chopra’s White Embroidered Saree For The National Film Awards

Priyanka Chopra graced the National Film Awards back in 2010 when she was being recognised for her work in the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial, ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ dressed in a see through white saree in a net material. The drape featured an all over embroidery detailing. PeeCee teamed it up with a plunge neck white hued halter neck blouse.

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Kangana Ranaut’s Kanjivaram Saree Moment For Her National Award Win For ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’

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Back in 2021, Kangana Ranaut made her appearance for the National Film Awards dressed in a traditional gold and rust hued ‘Kanjivaram’ saree number that she teamed with traditional white flowers in her tresses done in an updo and a minimal signature Indian makeup look.