Kareena Kapoor's Manish Malhotra Diwali Party Saree — How to Get the Look

Kareena Kapoor Khan was among the stars at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party this season (coverage published 6 November 2026), and her saree is the one people are searching for. She wore a Manish Malhotra champagne saree covered in closely set circular sequins, giving the muted gold a reflective, metallic finish. The pallu was worn open rather than pleated, and she paired it with a halter-neck blouse with delicate straps and a plunging neckline. Jewellery was kept minimal: sparkling stud earrings and delicate rings, with no statement necklace.

The takeaway for festive dressing is clear: one luminous, champagne-gold saree, worn simply, can carry an entire evening. Here is how to recreate that glow with Indian weaves.

About the saree style

Kareena's saree is a modern, sequin-led take on a very traditional idea: metallic gold on a pale ground. In Indian weaving this effect has long been achieved with zari rather than sequins. Tissue sarees are woven with metallic zari threads in the weft, giving a light, shimmering, almost liquid fabric that catches light as you move. Banarasi silk uses real or imitation zari brocade for richer, heavier gold work. Both give you the champagne-and-gold look with the lightness of a handloom, and both are far more comfortable for a long evening than a heavily sequinned drape.

The colour is the key. Champagne, soft gold, beige and cream read as warm and festive without the weight of a bright red or deep maroon, and they photograph beautifully under Diwali lights.

How to style it

Drape: Take the open-pallu approach. Pleat the saree neatly at the waist, then let the pallu fall loose over the shoulder (or across the arm) instead of pinning it in pleats. A light tissue saree falls beautifully this way. Use two or three pins at the shoulder so the pallu stays put through the evening.

Blouse: Kareena's halter-neck blouse keeps the focus on the saree. For a similar effect, choose a plain halter, a sleeveless blouse or a simple deep-neck in a matching champagne or a contrast like black or deep brown. Keep the embellishment on the saree, not the blouse.

Jewellery: Follow her lead and keep it quiet: studs or small drops, a few delicate rings, and nothing at the neck. If you prefer more, one slim bracelet is enough.

Hair and make-up: A sleek low bun or soft waves, with a warm, glowy base and a nude or soft-rose lip, lets the metallic fabric be the hero.

Shop similar sarees at MySilkLove

You do not need sequins to get this look. These handloom pieces from our store capture the same champagne-gold shimmer:

• Metallic Sunburst Gold Handloom Tissue Saree — a fine metallic sheen on a light, airy ground; the closest match to Kareena's reflective gold (very limited stock).
• Champagne Cream Handloom Jamdani Saree — handwoven floral Jamdani in a champagne-cream palette.
• Yuma Gold Banarasi Woven Soft Silk Saree — Banarasi weave in soft gold for a more traditional festive feel.
• Fawn Beige Banarasi Woven Soft Silk Saree — a muted beige for an understated, champagne-toned look.
• Beige Cream Woven Kashmiri Jamewar Silk Saree — neutral tones with intricate Kashmiri Jamewar weaving.

Browse the full range in our Banarasi Sarees collection.

FAQ

What saree did Kareena Kapoor wear to Manish Malhotra's Diwali party?

She wore a champagne-gold sequinned saree by Manish Malhotra with closely arranged circular sequins, an open pallu and a halter-neck blouse.

How can I recreate Kareena's saree look without sequins?

Choose a handloom tissue or gold-zari saree in champagne, beige or soft gold, drape it with an open pallu, and keep the blouse and jewellery minimal. The metallic weave gives the same glow with a lighter, more comfortable fall.

What jewellery works with a champagne-gold saree?

Kareena kept it simple with sparkling stud earrings and delicate rings, skipping a statement necklace. Small studs or drops and a few fine rings let the saree stand out.

Shop the look

Ready for your own festive glow? Explore champagne, gold and beige weaves in our Banarasi Sarees collection and find a saree that shines as softly as Kareena's.