Black Is The Color Of The Season, And Bollywood Just Proved It

From sequins and velvet to sarees and gowns, six Bollywood stars show why black is the colour dominating fashion this
Last Updated: August 24, 2026
sonakshhi sinha in black crustal gwon, vani kapoor in embroidered black gown, ananya pandey in metallic corset with ruffle skirt
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Every Red Carpet Is Turning Black This Season

Black is everywhere this season, from red carpets to social feeds. Bollywood stars are embracing it in every silhouette, from sequins to sarees. Here are six stars proving that black is the colour of the season.

Shruti hasaan in black street style
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Ananya Panday Goes Full Glam In Sequins

Ananya Panday picked a black sequined halter gown for a big award night, with her hair slicked back and the drama kept to a minimum. You get the message fast: black doesn’t need extra noise when the sparkle is already doing the talking for you. Sometimes one strong fabric choice is the whole outfit, and nothing else needs to compete.

Ananya pandey in crystal gown
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Kiara Advani Makes Velvet Feel Modern

Kiara Advani wore a black velvet saree with a sheer lace blouse and a statement emerald choker. You can see how she mixed something traditional with something edgy, proving a black saree can feel completely current when styled the right way. It’s proof that heritage fabrics still belong on today’s red carpets, no matter how modern the room gets.

Kiara advani in manish malhotra
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Tara Sutaria Leans Into Old Hollywood Glamour

Tara Sutaria chose black lace, long gloves and pearls for a look styled straight out of a vintage film set. You get instant proof that black doesn’t have to be minimal to still feel timeless. A few classic props were all it took to turn a simple gown into a full moment, without ever feeling costume-y or overdone.

Tara sutaria in sheer balck
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Rukmini Vasanth Keeps It Sculptural And Simple

Rukmini Vasanth stepped out in a sleek black gown with sharp shoulders and barely-there jewelry. You notice how the cut alone did all the work here, no embellishment needed to make a real entrance. When the tailoring is this clean, black doesn’t need anything else to feel expensive, structured or intentional.

rukmini Vasanth in in sleeveless black gown
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Sonam Kapoor Returns In Hand-Embroidered Black

Sonam Kapoor marked her comeback appearance in a black tussar georgette saree with hand-embroidered motifs and gold thread detailing. You can tell every stitch was intentional, turning a simple black palette into a genuine statement piece. It shows that black can carry serious craftsmanship without ever losing its quiet, understated confidence.

Sonam kapoor in pichwai lehenga
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Tripti Dimri Picks A Slit That Does The Talking

Tripti Dimri chose a black slit gown with sheer paneling for an off-duty evening look. You see restraint paired with just enough reveal, a formula that keeps showing up across celebrity feeds right now. It’s a reminder that a single well-placed detail can carry an entire outfit, no extra styling required.

Tripti dimri in black slit net gown
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Black Isn’t Trending, It’s The New Default

You don’t need six different outfits to get the memo here. Black shows up in sequins, velvet, lace and hand embroidery alike, across every body type and every kind of event. Whatever your next occasion is, one good black piece will likely take you further than you expect it to, season after season. Keep it simple, let the fabric or the cut do the work, and you’ll always land the look right.

Huma quereshi in backless
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