After her wedding ceremony, where she embraced Gujarati traditions by wearing a red and white lehenga designed by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla and inspired by the Gujarati Panetar, Radhika Merchant changed into a sindoori red lehenga for her vidai ceremony. Radhika married Anant Ambani last night in an opulent event attended by global leaders and celebrities. Read on to discover her vidai outfit.
Rhea Kapoor styled Radhika Merchant for her vidai ceremony, sharing the photos on Instagram. For the event, Rhea selected a custom-made Manish Malhotra lehenga, comprising a blouse, a brocade lehenga skirt, a silk dupatta, and a veil. Saree draping specialist Dolly Jain worked alongside Rhea to craft the breathtaking look, with hair and makeup by Hiral Bhatia and Loveleen Ramchandani. Here’s a detailed look at Radhika’s ensemble.
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Radhika’s bespoke Manish Malhotra lehenga includes a stunning backless blouse adorned with genuine gold Karchobi work, drawing inspiration from the traditional abho and the rich textile legacy of Kutch, Gujarat, reminiscent of late 19th-century artistry. The brocade silk lehenga celebrates India’s enduring elegance, featuring multiple panels with Banarasi brocade prints in warm sunset tones.
She complemented the lehenga with a Banarasi silk dupatta and a lattice-designed veil. The dupatta is intricately embroidered with real gold and Resham work, draped gracefully over her shoulders and arms. Completing the look was a veil with a substantial train, elegantly placed over her head.
Radhika accessorized her Manish Malhotra ensemble with jewellery that she wore for her wedding with Anant. The newlywed adorned herself with a gold, diamond, and emerald choker, a luxurious necklace, polki earrings, baaju bandh, kadhas, bangles, haath phool, rings, and a mang tika. These pieces are heirlooms, passed down through Radhika’s family for generations, and were previously worn by her sister, Anjali Merchant, on her wedding day.
