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PIX: Is Sari The HOTTEST Bollywood Trend Right Now?

Deepika Padukone recently said in an interview that saris have been neglected in Bollywood circles.

But the current lot of Bollywood actresses have taken to donning the garment with a vengeance, if recent sightings are anything to go by.

For instance, Priyanka Chopra looked stunning in a Ritu Kumar sari as she attended the closing ceremony of the recently concluded Marrakech Film Hestival.

Here's looking at Priyanka and Deepika's contemporaries, who've rocked the sari in the recent past.

Ileana D'Cruz

Priyanka's Barfi! costar Ileana D'Cruz held her own at the Marrakech red carpet in a magnificent Tarun Tahiliani sari with a very stylish blouse.

The duo joined director Anurag Basu to the film's screening at the film festival.
 

Sonakshi Sinha

Pandeyji's village belle wife is back in her signature saris and ornate blouses.

Sonakshi Sinha appeared on the television show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa with her Dabangg 2 costar Salman Khan in a bright Manish Malhotra sari.

 

Deepika Padukone

The statuesque Deepika Padukone, the ardent advocate of the garment, makes it look effortlessly glamorous.

She stood out in her sheer sari as she attended the Filmfare awards earlier this year. 

Sonam Kapoor

One of the most loyal clients of fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Sonam Kapoor lent her innate charm to the designer's red and black sari as she attended the Femina Awards in March.

Shriya Saran

Midnight's Children actress Shriya Saran has been practically dazzling onlookers with her ethereal wardrobe at various international film festivals.

At the Toronto International Film Festival held in September this year, the actress carried off a sheer sari with much finesse.

Kangna Ranaut

Kangna Ranaut gives her wardrobe an overhaul once in a while.

She ditched her designer cocktail dresses for an embellished sheer sari at an event in January this year.

Shahana Goswami

Shahana Goswami was striking in her red Sabyasachi sari as she attended the premiere of Midnight's Children at TIFF this year.

Jacqueline Fernandes

Jacqueline Fernandes was a red carpet hit in a dreamy sari at the IIFA awards.

 

Sameera Reddy

Sameera Reddy chose a lime green sari when it was time to meet Oprah Winfrey at a party.