Ananya Panday continues to prove why she’s one of Bollywood’s most experimental dressers. For a close friend’s wedding celebration, the actor stepped out in a bohemian-inspired skirt-and-top ensemble by designer Anamika Khanna, adding yet another standout look to her growing archive of Indian fusion fashion moments.
A Statement-Making Corset
The centrepiece of the outfit was a butterfly-shaped, corseted halter top finished with oxidised metal detailing, mirror work, and hand-embroidered gota embellishments. The intricately designed halter doubled as a substitute for jewellery around the neck, allowing Panday to skip a traditional necklace altogether. She completed the look with oversized silver dangler earrings featuring lapis stones, along with a lion-motif cuff bracelet from the Delhi-based label Apala by Sumit. The corset was paired with a flowing organza skirt, styled with deliberately distressed and frayed edges for a relaxed, boho finish.
A Long-Standing Style Collaboration
Panday’s beauty look leaned soft and luminous, with a dewy complexion, kohl-lined eyes, defined lashes, rosy cheeks, nude-pink lips, and a small black bindi. Her hair was pulled back into a sleek bun, keeping the focus on the elaborate corset design. This isn’t Panday’s first outing in Anamika Khanna’s designs — she has walked as showstopper for the label’s prêt line at a recent fashion week, and has worn multiple Khanna pieces to award functions and other wedding events over the past year, cementing an ongoing style partnership between the actor and designer.
With this latest appearance, Panday reaffirms her reputation as a fearless fashion risk-taker, unafraid to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern silhouettes for India’s wedding season.