Alia Bhatt Recalls Horrifying Experience Of Wearing A Saree For The First Time, 'My Pleats Opened..'

Alia Bhatt and her love for sarees need no introduction. The actress has, time and again, showcased her love for sarees on various occasions. Alia set new trends by draping some surreal sarees in her movies like Gangubai Kathiawadi and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Apart from donning a saree at her wedding, she also wore this garment at international events with pride. And now, as Alia graced the Met Gala 2024 carpet, she looked gorgeous in a 3D floral saree and paid homage to Indian tradition. 

Alia Bhatt recalls wearing a saree for the first time

In a video shared by Vogue, wherein Alia Bhatt was seen getting ready for her appearance at the Met Gala 2024, she opened up about her first memory of wearing a saree. The actress recalled how she draped a saree for Teachers’ Day in her 9th standard, but when she reached her school, the pleats of her drape opened. Talking about the incident, Alia shared:

“I remember the first time I wore a saree was for Teachers’ Day. I was in the 9th grade, and as I reached my school, my pleats opened. So I went into the bathroom, and they were like, ‘Baby, kya ho raha hai?’ and like quickly, quickly, they were putting my pleats back for me.”

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Alia Bhatt discloses her alternate career choice

Talking about her ensemble for the gala event, Alia revealed that it was the idea of designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee. She further revealed that the designer once told her that he wished to be an architect, but became a fashion designer by chance. Then, Alia also revealed an alternate career option for herself, if she wouldn't be an actress. She said:

“I have discovered that I would be a wedding planner. I love planning. I love plans.”

Alia Bhatt looked elegant in a 3D floral Sabyasachi saree at the 2024 Met Gala

Alia Bhatt opted for a custom-made mint green-hued Sabyasachi saree featuring 3D floral embellishments and a 23-foot-long train. The actress' couture saree was hand-embroidered with silk floss, beads, sequins, and semi-precious stones and fringed with glass beads. Alia paired her surreal drape with a hand-crafted blouse beautifully adorned with emeralds, Basra pearls, tourmalines, and multi-coloured sapphires. To accentuate her look, the actress added a whimsical bun and adorned it with a statement matha patti. She also wore emerald and sapphire-studded earrings and looked as elegant as ever.

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Alia Bhatt wore a kaala teeka at the Met Gala 2024 to ward off the evil eye

A picture of Alia Bhatt from the Met Gala 2024 was earlier making rounds on social media and became a viral sensation. In the photo, the actress could be seen dressed in her floral saree and posing for the cameras on the red carpet. Alia looked no less than a garden fairy, and all eyes were on her. As Alia gave a pose, glancing over her shoulder, we could spot a kaala teeka behind her ear. For those who don't know, in India, many people put a black spot on a person's forehead or behind the ear as a traditional practice to ward off the evil eye. 

On the work front, Alia Bhatt will be next seen in the film, Jigra.

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