On 23rd June 2024, Bollywood Actress Sonakshi Sinha married to her long time love Zaheer Iqbal. Their wedding was a celebration of love, heritage and exquisite fashion. The actress’s choice of wedding sarees beautifully reflected her personal style and deep connection to family traditions.
The Wedding: Ivory Chikankari Saree
Sonakshi’s wedding began with an intimate ceremony at her home. For this special occasion, she chose a vintage ivory chikankari saree inspired by her mother Poonam Sinha’s wedding saree. It is said that Sonakshi’s saree is her mother’s. However, the colored picture of Poonam Sinha’s wedding, she wore an light pink saree. Although the saree is a different color, it looks similar with the pattern.
The saree of Poonam is over 44 years old and held sentimental value added a touch of heritage to the ceremony. Sonakshi adorned the saree with her mother’s vintage jewellery, white flowers in her hair and a matching ivory blouse. The simplicity and elegance of this look were a perfect representation of the actress’s deep-rooted respect for family traditions .
The Reception: A Red Banarasi Wonder
Following the civil ceremony, Sonakshi hosted a reception where she donned a stunning red Banarasi silk saree from Raw Mango. This saree, priced at Rs 79,800, featured the ‘chaand buta’ (crescent moon) motif and a heavily weaved golden zari border.
Paired with a matching red blouse, subtle emerald and kundan jewellery, and a sleek bun adorned with white flowers, Sonakshi’s reception look was both traditional and striking. Her choice of a red saree echoed the rich cultural significance of the colour in Indian weddings, symbolizing prosperity and auspiciousness.
The Post-Reception Look: Elegance in Red
For the post-reception party, Sonakshi chose a heavily embroidered red anarkali suit by Anita Dongre. This outfit, named ‘Into the wilderness zardozi & cord silk kurta set’, is priced at Rs 2.55 lakh, making it the most expensive attire she wore during her wedding festivities.
The suit, with its Mughal flower motifs and intricate border detailing, was complemented by the same emerald and kundan jewellery she wore earlier. Sonakshi looked ethereal as she cut the cake with her husband Zaheer, in this ornate and luxurious ensemble.
Sonakshi Sinha’s wedding attire choices were a testament to her impeccable taste and her desire to honor family traditions. From the sentimental value of her mother’s vintage saree to the grandeur of her red Banarasi reception saree and the opulence of her Anita Dongre suit, Sonakshi’s wedding wardrobe was a perfect blend of tradition, elegance, and modernity. Her sartorial decisions not only celebrated her heritage but also set a new standard for bridal fashion.
About Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha is an Indian Actress who works in the Bollywood industry. She has acted in many popular films in Hindi and is one of the best actresses in Bollywood. Recently, she starred in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Series on Netflix.
For the South Indians, she is well known for her Tamil debut film “Lingaa”, where she shared the screen with Superstar Rajinikanth.
Sources: India Today , ABP
