Bhumi Pednekar’s purple anarkali gleams with jewellery-like embroidery

Bhumi Pednekar stepped out in a deep amethyst anarkali by Mrunalini Rao. The curved V-neckline was covered in dense embroidery combining gota-patti and mirror accents, each motif bordered with metallic thread that traced its shape. The embroidery continued along the sleeves, where mirrors were set into geometric floral patterns, and onto the dupatta, where the detailing appeared in smaller placements. Against the jewel-toned fabric, this created a scattered shimmer effect, while scalloped borders finished the edges in a single embroidered line. The skirt fell into a generous flare that ended in a plain hemline, offering contrast to the ornate upper half.

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The actor’s jewellery built on the gold touches of the embroidery. She wore temple-style gold jhumkas topped with kundan-set studs and a carved Lakshmi motif that gave way to bell-shaped domes finished with tiny dangling beads. Alongside these, a neat trail of tiny studs traced her ear from lobe to helix, modernising the classic silhouette of the jhumkas. The accessories continued to her footwear—metallic strappy heels visible beneath the hemline, with a thin front band and mid-height heel. Their reflective surface caught the light in step with the mirror embroidery above.

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Pednekar’s hair was parted down the centre and styled into a half-up ponytail, secured at the crown with the rest left loose and flowing down her back. Her makeup included softly kohled eyes with a defined waterline, a touch of shimmer on the eyelids and highlighted cheekbones. A muted peach-pink lipstick added colour without competing with the outfit, balanced by a small round bindi placed neatly between the brows.

From Vogue’s fashion desk

“This jewel-toned anarkali on Bhumi Pednekar is already doing the heavy lifting; the ornate neckline and scalloped edges give it all the glamour it needs. I’d skip the chandelier earrings for sleek studs and add a jewelled clutch to modernise the silhouette without crowding it, “ says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.

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