Shanaya Kapoor Glows In Manish Malhotra’s Gilded Couture Fantasy. See Pics
Shanaya Kapoor turned heads in a stunning Manish Malhotra lehenga.
Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor’s fashion journey has always leaned into a blend of youthful glamour and old-world elegance, and this look is a perfect example of how she balances the two. Whether she’s embracing playful silhouettes, red-carpet drama, or couture craftsmanship, Shanaya has a knack for choosing outfits that highlight both her statuesque frame and her soft, feminine sensibility. Her style feels polished yet effortless – never trying too hard, but always leaving an impression. In this Manish Malhotra creation, she stepped into a more opulent, high-fashion space, proving that she can carry full-blown couture with confidence.
Taking to Instagram, Shanaya Kapoor shared jaw-dropping photos of herself in the Manish Malhotra lehenga.
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For this appearance, Shanaya slipped into a strapless bustier and fishtail skirt ensemble by Manish Malhotra, crafted in a rich antique gold base and lavishly embellished with intricate hand embroidery.
The bustier was structured and sculpted, sitting straight across the neckline and densely worked with sequins, crystals, mirror elements, and precious stones that created a jewel-like surface. The embroidery followed organic, floral-inspired motifs that shimmered under the light, giving the blouse a three-dimensional, textured finish.
The matching fishtail skirt continued the same ornate embroidery, tapering along the hips and thighs before flaring subtly at the hem into a dramatic, sculpted sweep. This mermaid-style silhouette enhanced her curves while maintaining couture elegance rather than overt drama. Adding softness to the heavily embellished ensemble was a sheer, sand-gold tulle stole, draped loosely around her arms and finished with delicate pearl tassels at the ends – a detail that introduced movement and fluidity to the otherwise structured look.
Her jewellery was equally statement-making yet refined. Shanaya wore a diamond and emerald-toned choker necklace layered with a slightly longer matching strand, paired with long, dangling chandelier earrings that frame her face beautifully. The jewellery added a cool contrast to the warm gold tones of the outfit, preventing the look from feeling monochromatic.
Hair was styled in soft, glossy waves with a centre part, falling neatly over her shoulders to maintain a classic, old-Hollywood glamour vibe. Her makeup stayed luminous and polished – a dewy, warm base, softly contoured cheeks, peachy-rose blush, subtle smoky eyes, fluttery lashes, and glossy nude-rose lips.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Shanaya Kapoor made her acting debut with ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan’, co-starring Vikrant Massey. Directed by Santosh Singh, the movie is based on Ruskin Bond's ‘The Eyes Have It’. It released in cinemas on July 11.
Shanaya Kapoor had earlier shared the announcement video of her upcoming film ‘Tu Yaa Main’. Co-starring Adarsh Gourav, the survival thriller will revolve around social media influencers trying to escape a man-eating crocodile. ‘Tu Yaa Main’ is being directed by Bejoy Nambiar and produced by Aanand L Rai.
