If you’re not living under the rocks then you must know that Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli hosted a grand reception in New Delhi for their friends and relatives. The major highlight of the whole gala affair was Prime Minister Modi, who graced the event to bless the newlywed couple. There’s no doubt that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma complemented each other in their traditional ensembles. After all, it was Sabyasachi, one of the most coveted designers in India.
He wore a black textured silk signature bandhgala, white silk kurta with hand woven brocade churidaar. He wore mojris for adding the authentic royal touch to his attire. The antique Pashmina shawl added the charm to his overall look. But let us slip out a detail about Virat Kohli’s ensemble for you. The major highlight of his attire was the 18 karat gold buttons that gleamed beautifully. Yes, the buttons were made up of 18 karat gold!
Here’s how Sabyasachi described his look.
I don’t think Indian brides feel complete without wearing the colour red in one of their functions. Anushka decided to wear red on her reception. And much to my absolute delight, it would be a red Benarasi saree. From the by-lanes of Peeli Kothi in Benaras. I was particularly excited about this look because I have seen an entire generation of Bengali women getting married in red Benarasi sarees. The red bindi, the sindoor and the mogras in her hair just made the look more potent and powerful. She chose to wear heritage uncut diamond choker and jhumkas from the Sabyasachi Bridal Jewelry collection. Bollywood can play a major role in spreading awareness about Indian textiles and handlooms. And I must say the occasion couldn’t be better. I know copies of this saree will flood the entire country in the next few months to come, which also means that a million weaver’s children will be back at school. All I can say is thank you Anushka! Virat chose to complement his new bride in a very subtle and elegant manner. He wore a black textured silk signature bandhgala with the house buttons in 18k gold and a white silk kurta with hand-woven brocade churidaar. He teamed it with mojris from the Sabyasachi accessories line and a hand-embroidered antique Pashmina shawl from our ‘Kashmir Revival’ project.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married in Tuscany, Italy on December 11. They flew to an unknown destination for their honeymoon. Coming back to India, they hosted a reception in New Delhi and are now set to host another reception in Mumbai’s St. Regis.
