Bollywood Babes Don Sexy Saris

All things Desi may be the hot new trend in the Western world, but in India it seems that the Indians are adding a few Western influences to the culture. This has been seen recently in parts of the language, movies and now seems to be moving into the fashion world. Designers have begun to take trends from Western fashion and incorporate them into their more ‘traditional’ styles. Salwar Kameez started with designing pant suites and now even produces a three-quarter length trouser (Capri pants). We have also seen a difference in the saris found on the market and worn by our celebrity fashion icons. Sheer and sexy seem to be the twist that has taken on the more traditional (more covered) sari pattern. Check out the fashionistas below in some of their latest outfits.

International superstar Shilpa Shetty is seen in a sexy, sheer gold sari. The blouse is quite unconventional with is deep V front and cut-outs.

Priyanka Chopra caught everyone’s attention in the video for ‘Desi Girl’ from Bollywood’s movie “Dostana.” She is also in a gold, nude colored sari. The sari is gathered on her shoulder unlike the traditional way of draping a sari so that less is seen. As for her blouse, this skimpy, halter top appears to be more like a bikini top than a full shirt.

Rani Mukherjee is Bollywood’s sweetheart. We have seen her go from the hot college student in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to a sophisticated, hard working actress in her role in the film ‘Black.’ Rani is seen here in a baby pink sari which is gorgeously embroidered with turquoise and silver beading. Though worn in a more traditional sense, Rani’s got a sexy, silver halter top as her blouse. Her sophisticated look is sure to keep turning heads.

The world’s most beautiful woman, Aishwariya Rai Bachchan, has been in the international eye for quite some time now. However, when it comes to her sense of style, she tends to stick to elegant saris. This smoking red number is quite classy. Her sari is draped quite traditionally and her embellished blouse has just the right western touch. With her new hubby, Aishwariya seems to stay more conservative to please the in-laws.

Deepika Padukone may be a newcomer on the Bollywood scene, but she has definitely fit right in with the A-listers. She knows how to speak and carry herself with the press, and even knows how to dress. We see her here in a cream and sliver sari. Once again it is draped quite loosely and showing us her amazing body. Her blouse is an emerald green silk, with a sheer neckline. She looks sexy and confident in this number.

Here, we see the sultry Sushmita Sen in a plum and fuchsia sari. Her halter top sari is breath taking. This sheer, netted sari is covered in flowery embroidery and complimented with a large necklace.

From movies to events, it seems that the sari is still a hit, but that designers are taking bigger risks in incorporating some western styles. With more skin, the intricate embroidery is no longer the focus of some of these fashions, but the traditional sari patterns are still being worn by some with only minor changes.

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