Nita Ambani surprised netizens last night when she attended her son Anant Ambani and her future daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant’s haldi ceremony. Nita ditched her usual saree and lehenga collection for the traditional Hyderabadi kurta and khada dupatta designed by Manish Malhotra. The age-old sartorial style is 150 years old and is called Chaugoshiya. Find out all the details about the ensemble and find other celebrities who have worn this traditional look.

All You Need To Know About Nita Ambani’s Rare Hyderabadi Kurta And Khada Dupatta Look

Nita Ambani wore the Hyderabadi kurta and khada dupatta inspired by the traditional Chaugoshiya. A Chaugoshiya consists of a fitted choli, a loose kurti, tight pyjamas and a five-metre long khada dupatta. It is a 150-year-old style of clothing worn by Hyderabadi Muslim women during their nikah or wedding. Its origins can be traced back to the Mughal era, around the 17th century.

The Chaugoshiya also saw many modifications introduced by the Nizam’s Begums. Despite the noble origins of the ensemble, it transcended social barriers and became a common outfit loved by women from different backgrounds in Hyderabad. The sartorial style has been passed down through generations without ever losing its original elegance, proving that traditions never go out of fashion.

Deciphering Nita Ambani’s Hyderabadi Kurta and Khada Dupatta

Manish Malhotra dressed Nita Ambani in an antique gold ensemble inspired by the Chaugoshiya. She wore a Hyderabadi kurta and a double draped khada dupatta with zari work, timeless zardosi embroidery and an intricate silver-gold Chatai technique border. Ornate haath phool, dangling earrings and a mang tika accessorized the traditional attire.

Meanwhile, Nita Ambani let her tresses down in a center parting with soft, wavy ends. For the glam, she opted for mauve lipstick, dark brows, a dainty red bindi, kohl-lined eyes, black eyeliner, pink eyeshadow, and blush-tinted cheekbones.

Celebrities who have worn the Chaugoshiya

Rekha has made the traditional Chaugoshiya popular with her stunning red carpet appearances. The veteran actor has worn the regal style multiple times, even gracing the cover of Vogue Arabia. Manish Malhotra designed the ensemble for the iconic photoshoot. He dressed Rekha in a custom archive Chaugoshiya featuring a two-tone dupion silk long kurta and a Hyderabadi-style two-tone tissue organza khada dupatta. A gold and emerald mang tika, passa, earrings, a heavy choker necklace, haath phool and gold pumps completed the accessories.

Mahira Khan also opted for the traditional Hyderabadi kurta and khada dupatta for one of her wedding ceremonies. The actor wore a white embroidered kurta, golden churidar pajamas and a double draped dupatta. She styled the ensemble with minimal additions including embroidered juttis, no accessories, pink lips, a no-makeup look and a braided hairstyle with a centre parting.