Internet is blown away because Kriti Sanon was a vision in white and gold at the Mumbai trailer launch event of Adipurush on Tuesday! Donning a gorgeous saree designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, she left everyone breathless. This saree was not our ordinary one, folks! It was adorned with a 24-carat gold Khadi print and emeralds! Emeralds, yes, you read that right! This saree was no less than a masterpiece!
The design duo shared two pictures of Kriti in the outfit on Instagram, and let us tell you, she looked like a goddess! The caption read, “Kriti Sanon is a vision in a double-drape saree featuring a mix of off-white Khadi saree with zardozi border and a vintage Kerala cotton saree with 24-carat gold Khadi block print. The combination of the two sarees with red highlights on the border and the intricate detailing of the mustard Farisha resham blouse with tamba tikki flowers and emeralds.”
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Did you know that the saree was made specifically for this occasion? That’s right, folks! While sharing the details about the saree, the designers said, “It is about revival, it’s about Sita, it’s about being classic. The look was all about using pure fabrics because it’s about the purity of Sita. Kriti embodied it to perfection!” Kriti truly rocked the saree and looked like she stepped straight out of a fairytale.
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In India, a saree is not just a piece of clothing, but it’s an emotion that carries with it the rich cultural heritage of the country. And that’s why Bollywood has always been a great ambassador of our beautiful sarees, flaunting them on the silver screen and showcasing them to the world. From Sridevi’s iconic yellow saree from Chandni to Deepika Padukone’s stunning blue saree from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Bollywood has given us countless memorable saree moments that have left us in awe. And, adding to this list is Kriti Sanon’s mesmerizing saree, which has become yet another unforgettable moment in the history of Bollywood sarees. Kriti Sanon’s pretty saree was not just another fashion moment, but it was an emotion that connected us with our culture and heritage. (Read more: 30 Most Popular Types Of Indian Sarees)
Kriti Sanon on Playing Sita in Adipurush
Not just about Kriti Sanon’s saree, many people are also excited about her role as Sita in Adipurush. During the trailer launch of the film, Kriti Sanon revealed how it felt to play Sita in Adipurush. “I am very emotional today, I had goosebumps while watching the trailer because this is not just a movie but much more than that. What we experienced while making this film was special,” she said.
Speaking about her role in particular, Kriti Sanon shared, “I have poured my heart and soul into Janaki. I had complete faith in the role but while shooting for the movie I started learning more and more about this character. She is very pure, has a kind soul, a loving heart and a strong mind. In my poster as well you will see, there is pain, but there is no fear in it. It was a huge emotion for me. We are mere humans, forgive us if we have faltered.”
Along with Kriti Sanon, the movie stars Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti as his wife Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan, and Sunny Singh as Laxman. Adipurush, which is based on the mythological epic Ramayan, will release on June 16 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. In case you haven’t watched the trailer yet, here it is:
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