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If you are still swooning over the looks from Manish Malhotra’s Diwali soirée with Bollywood’s finest lighting up the night, it’s safe to say the party was as dazzling as the fairy lights themselves. Celebs shimmered in silver and glimmered in gold, making the night one big glitter fest. But you know who skipped the bling and still stole the spotlight? Genelia Deshmukh, who turned heads in a stunning olive-green kurta set that radiated effortless elegance.

Her full-length, oversized lawn-suit-style ensemble was rich in texture, craft, and grace. Designed and styled by Who Wore What When, the outfit was made from raw tissue silk with a sleeveless, high-neckline silhouette and a soft matte sheen. The wide trousers featured intricate borders embroidered with traditional mukaish and gota work in muted shades of rose gold, sage, and deep maroon, giving the whole look a refined festive feel.


What truly elevated the outfit, though, was her contrasting brown georgette dupatta, which added a vintage yet contemporary edge. The sequin embroidery scattered across it looked like constellations in the night sky, while the hand-embroidered mirror-like floral appliqués along the border added just the right touch of sparkle and reflection.

Genelia finished the look with gemstone-studded jewellery from Kakun, a multi-coloured potli bag from Von, and subtle leather mules by Inochhi. Her statement choker, circular studs, and cocktail ring set in polki and emeralds screamed royalty but in a soft, graceful way that didn’t overpower her look.

If you think this was Genelia’s first time acing a subtle yet striking outfit, think again. The actor has consistently delivered refined, poised ethnic looks that strike a perfect balance between sophistication and charm. Here are five more of her memorable festive ensembles that define her feminine-meets-royal style.

Spreading Diwali joy in yellow

Genelia brightened up the festive mood in a sunshine-yellow kurta set by Vani Vats, paired with moss-green detailing and intricate mirror embroidery. A satin dupatta and matching straight-fit pants tied the look together, radiant, fresh, and perfect for Diwali.

It's all fun and fabulous

True to her cheerful personality, Genelia once wore a bright fuchsia-pink kurta set from Devnaagari featuring delicate embroidery and golden detailing. She paired it with dhoti-style pants and a matching sheer-net dupatta with playful tassels, a look that was as fun and fabulous as she is.

Minimal chic goes a long way

Who says you can’t wear white during Diwali? Genelia broke the rulebook in a white floor-length Manish Malhotra Anarkali detailed with silver sequins and a halter neckline. She kept it simple with white Kolhapuris and ditched the dupatta altogether, proving that minimalism can still shine bright.


Embracing the floral chic
The actor stunned in a beige sharara set featuring a short kurti with colourful hand-painted floral detailing. Paired with a matching scalloped-border dupatta, the look was elegant, feminine, and just the right amount of festive.

The luxurious silk look

Genelia wrapped up her streak of wins in a luxurious Chanderi silk ensemble, a heavily embroidered full-sleeved short flare kurta with dhoti-style pants and a contrasting sage-green tulle dupatta. The outfit beautifully blended traditional craftsmanship with modern silhouettes, making it one of her most memorable looks yet.

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