Kajol’s black Manish Malhotra sari shows the softer side of the shade

Kajol chose a darker register for the Gustaakh Ishq launch, but the effect was anything but heavy. The black Manish Malhotra satin drape was finished with a thin embroidered gold flower border and fell fluidly around her frame. The pallu cascaded down her arm and trailed behind her to create an elongated silhouette. The blouse added onto that fineness—full sleeves crafted entirely from sheer black lace—providing an airy contrast to the depth of the colour.

Jewellery was kept classic, with a gold-and-diamond necklace with floral diamond clusters that highlighted her collarbones, along with square gold-and-diamond studs and a single gold ring. The combination added just enough sparkle to match the soft glow of the ensemble.

Her beauty look brought luminosity with glossy lips, a skin-like base and feathery lashes. Her hair, styled in loose waves with a deep side part, completed the look with an old-Bollywood sophistication.

From Vogue‘s dashion desk:

“Lean in to the old bollywood charm of the look with a winged liner and red lip. Go off-shoulder with the blouse, swap the earrings for a pair of drop downs and go bare on the neck. A small dot of bindi will complete the look just right,” says Vogue India fashion associate Manglien Gangte.

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