Alia Bhatt ditches heavy embellishments for a Rs 14,500 linen saree at ‘Ramayana’ premiere | PICTURES
For the special screening of ‘Ramayana’ in Mumbai on November 3, Alia Bhatt made a case for understated festive dressing. The actor arrived in a green linen saree paired with a bespoke raw-silver blouse by designers Rimple & Harpreet, bringing together handcrafted detailing and contemporary styling for the occasion.
The screening, held ahead of the film's November 5 theatrical release, saw several members of the cast and their families in attendance. Alia arrived with Neetu Kapoor, while Ravi Dubey was accompanied by his wife, actor Sargun Mehta.
Alia Bhatt's Rs 14,500 Anavila Saree For The ‘Ramayana’ Premiere
Moving away from heavily embellished occasion wear, Alia opted for a green chambray linen saree from Anavila. According to the label's official website, the drape is priced at Rs 14,500.
The saree featured an understated design with a detailed selvedge combining zari work and contrasting colours. Its relaxed silhouette and natural texture gave the traditional drape a contemporary feel, making it an interesting choice for a film premiere.
The highlight of the ensemble, however, was her custom blouse. Designed by Rimple & Harpreet, who are also behind thousands of costumes created for ‘Ramayana’, the raw-silver blouse added a statement element to the otherwise understated look.
Stylist Rhea Kapoor shared details of the ensemble on Instagram, revealing that the blouse was designed by Rah Jewellery.
Alia completed the look with matching studded earrings designed by Sunita Kapoor and shoes from Aprajita Toor. Her makeup, done by Mickey Contractor, featured a luminous matte base, smokey eyes, a soft pink-brown blush and nude-pink lips finished with gloss. A tiny blue bindi added a subtle traditional touch.
For her hair, the actor kept things simple with a centre parting and soft, open waves.
All About ‘Ramayana’
Produced by Namit Malhotra, ‘Ramayana’ is a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Hindu epic, reportedly mounted on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. The first instalment is scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide on November 5, while the second part is expected to release in 2027.
The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The ensemble cast also includes Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, among others.
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The film has also generated considerable interest ahead of its theatrical release, with advance bookings gaining momentum. According to Sacnilk, ‘Ramayana’ has reportedly collected Rs 73.40 crore through advance bookings across India over five show dates. The premiere day accounts for Rs 32.41 crore of the reported collection.
The film has sold 18.67 lakh tickets across 60,124 shows, according to the report. Karnataka leads the reported day-one advance booking collections with Rs 5.90 crore, followed by Maharashtra at Rs 5.59 crore. Delhi stands third with Rs 4.34 crore, while Telangana has recorded Rs 2.59 crore.