When Tradition Meets Glamour: Raveena, Shilpa & Mira’s Karwa Chauth Style Diaries

Karwa Chauth is back and with it, the grand spectacle of Bollywood-style ethnic fashion. This year, Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty and Mira Rajput gave us three distinct takes on how to balance tradition with show-stopping glamour. Each look felt personal but unmistakably celebratory.

Raveena Tandon: A Burst of Mustard Elegance

Raveena embraced an unexpected hue: deep mustard yellow in a saree richly detailed with embroidery along the border and pallu. The colour worked beautifully against her skin tone; it felt festive but fresh. She parted her hair down the middle and tied it into a bun, decorating it with marigold gajra, which brought a festive fragrance and pop.

To balance the brightness, she layered accessories like a bold blue choker around her neck, a mangalsutra, and minimalist earrings. What this really shows is that sometimes one statement piece (the choker) can anchor an entire look.

Shilpa Shetty: Maximal Embellishment, Maximal Impact

Shilpa went in for drama. Her red Anarkali was covered in heavy embroidery from bodice to sleeves, every inch had texture. Rather than shy away from opulence, she doubled down: layered diamond necklaces, stacked traditional bangles and elegant earrings.

If Raveena’s look felt like a carefully composed painting, Shilpa’s was like letting every brushstroke show. Bold, unapologetic, resonant with celebration.

Mira Rajput: Quiet Richness with a Twist

Mira’s ensemble leaned toward restraint, a deep red saree with subtle sequin work that caught the light without screaming for attention. But here’s the twist: her blouse. It was multicoloured, textured, bold in its details. That contrast lifted her saree from “pretty” to “memorable.”

She kept her accessories simple with a potli bag, classic jhumkas, and no neck jewellery. This minimalist approach allowed that blouse to do the heavy lifting.

What You Can Learn for Your Own Festive Look

• Pick a focal point. Whether it’s a statement choker (Raveena), heavy embroidery (Shilpa), or a standout blouse (Mira), let one element define your look.

• Balance drama and calm. If one element is bold, let others step back. Too many loud pieces can fight.

• Play with texture and colour. You don’t always need vibrant hues because sometimes a subtle base + a detailed element does the trick.

• Don’t fear simplicity. Mira’s look proves that understated elegance can resonate just as strongly in a sea of maximalism.

Karwa Chauth 2025 brought us three women, three styles, three stories: all rooted in tradition, shaped by personality. Pick your narrative and dress it your way.