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12 times Bollywood divas exuded grace and simplicity in Lucknowi kurtis

Updated On: 02 February, 2026 10:08 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Lucknowi kurta has quietly become a favourite in Bollywood. The delicate chikankari work, light fabrics, and effortless elegance have become a favourite choice of Bollywood divas when stepping out for a relaxed outing. Here’s a look at times Bollywood divas styled Lucknowi kurta and redefined grace and simplicity.

Lucknowi kurta has quietly become a favourite in Bollywood. The delicate chikankari work, light fabrics, and effortless elegance have become a favourite choice of Bollywood divas when stepping out for a relaxed outing. Here’s a look at times Bollywood divas styled Lucknowi kurta and redefined grace and simplicity.

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Lucknowi kurta has quietly become a favourite in Bollywood. The delicate chikankari work, light fabrics, and effortless elegance have become a favourite choice of Bollywood divas when stepping out for a relaxed outing. Here’s a look at times Bollywood divas styled Lucknowi kurta and redefined grace and simplicity.
<p>Kriti Sanon turned heads in a blush pink Lucknowi kurta, styled with minimal jewellery and soft, dewy makeup. The look clearly focused on grace, proving that less is more.</p>

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Kriti Sanon turned heads in a blush pink Lucknowi kurta, styled with minimal jewellery and soft, dewy makeup. The look clearly focused on grace, proving that less is more.

<p>Janhvi Kapoor added a contemporary edge to the traditional Blue Lucknowi kurta, proving that chikankari isn&rsquo;t limited to heritage wear it adapts beautifully to modern fashion sensibilities.</p>

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Janhvi Kapoor added a contemporary edge to the traditional Blue Lucknowi kurta, proving that chikankari isn’t limited to heritage wear it adapts beautifully to modern fashion sensibilities.

<p>Alia Bhatt makes traditional outfits feel relatable and wearable with such ease. Her pink Lucknowi kurta paired with her easygoing charm strikes the perfect balance between festive and everyday fashion.&nbsp;</p>

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Alia Bhatt makes traditional outfits feel relatable and wearable with such ease. Her pink Lucknowi kurta paired with her easygoing charm strikes the perfect balance between festive and everyday fashion. 

<p>Palak Tiwari embraces the charm of the Lucknowi kurta in a soft pastel blue ensemble, keeping her look fresh and youthful with minimal styling.</p>

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Palak Tiwari embraces the charm of the Lucknowi kurta in a soft pastel blue ensemble, keeping her look fresh and youthful with minimal styling.

<p>Disha Patani&rsquo;s powder-pink chikankari keeps it simple, bringing a sense of ease and freshness to the ensemble.&nbsp;</p>

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Disha Patani’s powder-pink chikankari keeps it simple, bringing a sense of ease and freshness to the ensemble. 

<p>Sonakshi Sinha`s classic ivory Lucknowi kurta adorned with intricate embroidery, showcases the roots of chikankari craftsmanship.&nbsp;</p>

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Sonakshi Sinha`s classic ivory Lucknowi kurta adorned with intricate embroidery, showcases the roots of chikankari craftsmanship. 

<p>Known for her love for ethnic wear, Sara Ali Khan turned to a white Lucknowi kurta for its simplicity and spiritual charm.</p>

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Known for her love for ethnic wear, Sara Ali Khan turned to a white Lucknowi kurta for its simplicity and spiritual charm.

<p>Sonam Bajwa gives a festive touch to the Lucknowi kurta, highlighting how traditional silhouettes can be elevated for special occasions.</p>

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Sonam Bajwa gives a festive touch to the Lucknowi kurta, highlighting how traditional silhouettes can be elevated for special occasions.

<p>Shraddha Kapoor&rsquo;s pristine white Lucknowi kurta perfectly captures the timeless charm. The overall look remained calm, elegant, and effortlessly chic, especially the chandrakor bindi.&nbsp;</p>

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Shraddha Kapoor’s pristine white Lucknowi kurta perfectly captures the timeless charm. The overall look remained calm, elegant, and effortlessly chic, especially the chandrakor bindi. 

<p>Ananya Panday kept the off-white Lucknowi kurta look refreshingly young and fuss-free with clean lines, light fabrics, and minimal detailing. She highlighted how chikankari can seamlessly blend into everyday fashion, comfortable, elegant, and perfectly suited.</p>

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Ananya Panday kept the off-white Lucknowi kurta look refreshingly young and fuss-free with clean lines, light fabrics, and minimal detailing. She highlighted how chikankari can seamlessly blend into everyday fashion, comfortable, elegant, and perfectly suited.

<p>Tripti Dimri&rsquo;s Lucknowi kurta is refined and thoughtfully understated. The structured silhouettes and classic hues brings a sense of quiet sophistication to chikankari, especially in deeper tones like black.</p>

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Tripti Dimri’s Lucknowi kurta is refined and thoughtfully understated. The structured silhouettes and classic hues brings a sense of quiet sophistication to chikankari, especially in deeper tones like black.

<p>Rasha Thadani brings brightness in this vibrant yellow Lucknowi kurta paired with white bottoms.&nbsp;</p>

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Rasha Thadani brings brightness in this vibrant yellow Lucknowi kurta paired with white bottoms. 

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