Karwa Chauth 2026: Priyanka Chopra flaunts her Nick Jonas mehndi design. How to recreate Bollywood-inspired ethnic looks for the festival

Women across India are celebrating Karwa Chauth today, October 29. Married women who partake in the rituals keep a Nirjala fast and pray for their husbands’ longevity, good health, success and a happy conjugal life. The day begins with Sargi, which is consumed early in the morning. After a traditional puja in the evening, they break their fast at night. Bollywood celebrities too enjoy the occasion, sharing glimpses of their Karwa Chauth on Instagram. For those willing to celebrate Karwa Chauth with style, here are some Bollywood-inspired festive looks from your favourite celebrities.

Priyanka Chopra's NJ mehndi

Recently, Priyanka Chopra flaunted her Karwa Chauth mehendi design on her Instagram Stories. The global icon dropped a series of images of her freshly done DIY mehndi featuring the initials of Nick Jonas. She also wished everyone a Happy Karwa Chauth. In a separate snap, the actress offered a glimpse of Nick with their daughter Malti and wrote. 'My whole world in one frame'.

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif knows how to strike the perfect balance between modern charm and ethnic elegance. Those willing to celebrate Karwa Chauth with a similar thought in mind can opt for Katrina’s shimmery pink silk saree with contrasting golden piping. The corseted blouse embroidered in multi-hued floral shades adds to the oomph factor.

Alia Bhatt

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Alia Bhatt’s traditional wardrobe has it all. But to unleash your ethnic power game, you can choose to drape yourself in a fuchsia-pink silk saree, paired with an electric turquoise blue blouse. The puff sleeves on the blouse contribute to the vintage vibe, while the tiny woven gold butis across the fabric and the zari border line the outer edge of the saree scream sophistication.

Priyanka Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra should be your inspiration if you want to command attention during Karwa Chauth festivities. The actress dished out an angelic aura in this all-white ghagra-choli, doused in gold embroidery and zari work with a scalloped hem. Sequins worked like magic on the overall outfit, while the sweetheart-neckline blouse delivered a soft charm.

For this year's Karwa Chauth, Priyanka Chopra was all decked up in a bright red kurti that she paired with a chiffon dupatta. Gold embroidered work added a regal touch.

Anushka Sharma

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Anushka Sharma can never go wrong when it comes to traditional wear. For women who love to keep to simple and classy, this all while Anarkali should be your must-pick as it balances minimalism with elegance effortlessly. The golden embroidered neckline and intricate designs, coupled with the straight pants gathered at the bottom delivers ethnic grandeur.

Shilpa Shetty

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Shilpa Shetty is a true-blue fashion icon, no debate on that. So, when you are looking for something extra without even trying, go for this colour-blocked saree in a dirty mustard yellow shade mixed with vibrant red tones at the pallu and hem. Sequins and mirror work add some bling while the stone-encrusted sleeveless red blouse complements the attire through and through.