Ananya Panday Stuns In Manish Malhotra’s Contemporary Take On The Paithani

Ananya Panday to make heritage dressing feel like the coolest thing in the room. For an awards ceremony celebrating Marathi cinema, the actor stepped out in a breathtaking Manish Malhotra Paithani that honoured centuries of craftsmanship without looking stuck in the past. The royal blue silk weave, intricate zari work, vibrant peacock motifs and richly embroidered borders celebrated everything that makes the iconic Maharashtrian drape so timeless. But it was the styling that gave the look its fresh edge.

The beauty of this look begins with the Paithani itself. Woven in a striking royal blue silk, the sari carries all the signatures that have made this Maharashtrian weave iconic — tiny peacock buttis scattered across the body, gleaming silver zari work and an elaborate pallu bursting with colourful bird and floral motifs. Rather than competing with the craftsmanship, every styling decision allows the weave to take centre stage. It’s rich without feeling overwhelming, making every fold worth admiring.