Over the years many trends have come and gone but a saree is timeless! It has passed the test of time and has survived through centuries. We know that it is here to stay.
Bollywood Film Industry is a powerhouse of talent! You can see actors and actresses from all over the country trying to make it big. But we aren’t here to talk about actors, we are here to appreciate the beauty of our Bollywood heroines.
From Sushmita Sen and Madhuri Dixit to Aishwarya Rai and Deepika Padukone… Bollywood is blessed with timeless beauties who know how to make heads turn in a red-carpet gown as well as a saree. Since black is the color of 2023, we will look at 20 Bollywood actresses who took our breaths away in a saree. Going through this list, you’ll also want to wear the Indian dress when attending an occasion . Without further ado, let’s start our list;
Deepika Padukone With all her Movies, Deepika has proved that she is the biggest in Bollywood , apart from this, she has shown many times how great her fashion sense is. Queen DP knows very well how to set her sequins game right! Deepika in this black sequin saree and an infinity blouse of the same color, at an event in Mumbai, was truly a fashion force to reckon with. There is hardly ever a lack when we are talking about Deepika Padukone, but if there is, her dimpled smile more than makes up for it.
Full Name Deepika Padukone
Birthdate 5 January 1986
Age 37 (as of 2023)
Debut A Kannada film, Aishwarya (2006)
Famous for Cocktail , Ram Leela , Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani
Last seen in Pathaan (2023)
Years active 2006 – present
Upcoming movie Project K, Fighter
Rekha The classic actress has pulled many iconic Bollywood looks . You may have seen Rekha in Kanjeevaram sarees looking beautiful and elegant but how often have you seen her in a black velvet saree? Almost never. This happened way back in 2009 when Rekha decided to make us go weak in our knees in this beautiful saree at an Award function. Rekha exuded oodles of grace and elegance as she carried off the velvet black colored six yards effortlessly.
Full Name Bhanurekha Ganesan
Birthdate 10 October 1954
Age 69 (as of 2023)
Debut As a child actor – Inti Guttu in 1958.As an adult – A Kannada film, Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 (1969)
Famous for Ghar. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Umrao Jaan, Silsila, Khoon Bhari Maang
Last seen in In 2018, in Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Years active 1958 – present
Upcoming movie Not known as of now
Kareena Kapoor Khan The reason why Kareena Kapoor Khan is always in the most Googled Bollywood celebrities list of each year, is because we just can’t get enough of her. Glam doll Bebo stole the show and our hearts decked up in this gorgeous black see-through saree at actor Imran Khan’s wedding reception. Kareena shows off her well-toned body with this saree. And we can’t allow anyone except Bebo to carry off this saree with so much confidence and ease.
Anushka Sharma Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi actress, Anushka Sharma was spotted wearing this black and gold traditional saree in black color at an event. We love how Anushka elevated her look with a neatly tied-up bun beautified with mogra flowers. She looked breathtakingly beautiful with smokey eyes and pink lips.
Full Name Anushka Sharma
Birthdate 1 May 1988
Age 35 (as of 2023)
Debut Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
Famous for Band Baaja Baarat, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, NH10, Sui Dhaaga
Last seen in Cameo in Qala (2022)
Years active 2008 – present
Upcoming movie Chakda ‘Xpress
Katrina Kaif Being the National crush of India , Katrina Kaif didn’t disappoint and her Diwali outfit was an instant scene-stealer! When the husband, Vicky Kaushal, commented, ‘stunner’ on her picture, who are we to disagree? This sheer black saree is by Sabyasachi Mukherjee and is definitely raising the glam quotient. Totally loving the fine ruffle on its border that is extended along the pallu and that sexy blouse with a deep plunging neckline.
Tammana Bhatia Tamanna Bhatia looks regal in this gorgeous black saree. She has paired her georgette saree with a golden blouse. The embroidery on the border of her saree matches the embroidery on her blouse, giving it a stunning look. On this day, Tamanna woke up and decided to cast a spell on her admirers with her beauty and oomph!
Full Name Tamanna Bhatia
Birthdate 21 December 1989
Age 34 ( as of 2023 )
Debut Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005)
Famous for Happy Days, Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, Badrinath, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion ,
Last seen in Gurthunda Seethakalam (2022)
Years active 2005 – Present
Upcoming movie Bhola Shankar, Jailer, Aranmanai 4, Bandra, Bole Chudiyan
Karisma Kapoor Karisma went ahead with this gorgeous Manish Malhotra black party-ready saree at the Lakme Fashion Week winter/festive 2019 show. Karisma is someone who can carry every look with equal grace and how can she go wrong with a black sequined saree? No chance! She totally owned the look and stole the show with her confidence. We love the backless, halter-style blouse of the same color.
Full Name Karisma Kapoor
Birthdate 25 June 1974
Age 49 ( as of 2023)
Debut Prem Qaidi (1991)
Famous for Raja Babu , Andaz Apna Apna, Suhaag, Coolie No. 1, Raja Hindustani , Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Biwi No. 1, Hum Saath Saath Hain ,
Last seen in Web series, Mentalhood (2020)
Years active 1991 – Present
Upcoming movie Murder Mubarak, Brown
Madhuri Dixit Nene Madhuri Dixit looking regal in a jet black lehenga saree at an episode of Dance Deewane 2. She paired her saree with a sequined black blouse which clearly stole the show. Madhuri completed her look with side-swept hair, bold makeup, small earrings, and that beautiful smile.
Full Name Madhuri Dixit Nene
Birthdate 15 May 1967
Age 56 (as of 2023)
Debut Abodh (1984)
Famous for Mohre, Beta, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! , Devdas , Gulaab Rang
Last seen in Web series, The Fame Game (2022)
Years active 1984 – Present
Upcoming movie Not known as of now
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Priyanka Chopra raises the temperature in this black saree and strapless blouse at a pre-Oscars event, hosted by her. This embroidered sheer black saree is from Jade by Monica and Karishma. Priyanka chose to go for soft curls in her side-swept hair. We love her statement earrings and bold makeup looks. Priyanka’s confidence is always a show stealer, but here her sexiness took away all the limelight.
Full Name Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Birthdate 18 July 1982
Age 41 (as of 2023)
Debut Thamizhan (2002)
Famous for Krrish , Fashion, Anjaana Anjaani , Barfi!, The White Tiger
Last seen in Citadel (2023)
Years active 2002 – Present
Upcoming movie Love Again
Also Read: When Priyanka Chopra Sparked a Heated Discussion With Her “Sample Size” Comment
Shruti Hassan Shruti Hassan is a true blue beauty! She can make heads turn in a simple jeans top, let alone a saree. But here we aren’t talking about any ordinary saree, we are talking about a black saree!! Totally love how she gave a stylish spin to her saree by pairing it up with a black bralette. Her long silver danglers and bold makeup are completing her overall look gorgeously.
Full Name Shruthi Hassan
Birthdate 28 January 1986
Age 37 ( as of 2023 )
Debut Hey Ram (2000)
Famous for Oh My Friend, D-Day, Gabbar is Back , Rocky Handsome
Last seen in Waltair Veerayya (2023)
Years active 2000 – Present
Upcoming movie Salaar, Nani30, The Eye
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the most stunning of them all, manages to look bewitching this time as well. She was seen wearing this black saree at a dinner organized in honor of the Prime Minister of Israel. This saree is by Sahab Durazi, we love the black and white combination of this saree along with the embellished blouse. This saree should be added to your wishlist asap!
Full Name Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Birthdate 1 November 1973
Age 50 (as of 2023)
Debut Tamil debut – Iruvat (1997)
Famous for Aa Ab Laut Chalen, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , Mohabbatein , Bride & Prejudice, Jodhaa Akbar
Last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023)
Years active 1991 – Present
Upcoming movie Not known as of now
Parineeti Chopra Ishaqzade actress, Parineeti Chopra sizzles in a black saree by Jade by Monica and Karishma. Here Parineeti can be seen in a black embroidered saree paired with a sheer lacy blouse of the same color. We also love that black ruffle along the neckline that adds some element to this saree. There’s not a sliver of doubt about how stunning Parineeti looks in this saree which gives you all the more reason to bookmark this saree for future reference.
Full Name Parineet Chopra
Birthdate 22 October 1988
Age 35 (as of 2023)
Debut Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl (2011)
Famous for Ishaqzaade, Hasee Toh Phasee, The Girl On The Train , Saina
Last seen in Uunchai (2022)
Years active 2011 – Present
Upcoming movie Chamkila, Capsule Gill
Kiara Advani This beautiful actress is ruling Bollywood and our hearts with this monotone saree. Her black color saree is accentuated by a statement choker which brings much-needed color to her overall look. Love her minimal makeup and the black bindi.
Kajol Kajol can be seen in a black Sabyasachi saree at an event by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Time and again, Kajol has exhibited her love for six yards and here also she rocks this saree like her second skin. We can’t stop gushing over the rose in her hair and red lips that are adding color to her monotonous outfit.
Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon never fails to make us swoon with her choice of outfits but here she is looking outwardly beautiful in this black-colored Manish Malhotra saree. Kriti picked this ornate black saree during one of her outings from the promotions of her movie, Bachchan Paandey. We love her gorgeous black off-shoulder halter blouse and smokey eyes.
Full Name Kriti Sanon
Birthdate 27 July 1990
Age 33 (as of 2023)
Debut Telugu debut – Nenokkadine (2014) Hindi Debut – Heropanti (2014)
Famous for Raabta , Bareilly Ki Barfi , Bachchan Paandey, Bhediya
Last seen in Shehzada (2023)
Years active 2014 – Present
Upcoming movie Adipurush , Ganapath Part 1, The Crew
Also Read: Kriti Sanon & Her Upcoming Movies
Preity Zinta The cute and bubbly actress looks super hot and sexy in this transparent black saree. She looks drop-dead gorgeous here in this black glittering saree. She has kept her overall look minimal and let her saree do all the talking.
Full Name Preity G Zinta
Birthdate 31 January 1975
Age 48 (as of 2023)
Debut Dil Se.. (1998)
Famous for Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Dil Chahta Hai , Koi… Mil Gaya, Lakshya, Veer-Zara, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Last seen in Bhaiaji Superhit (2018)
Years active 1998 – Present
Upcoming movie Not known as of now
Sushmita Sen Bong beauty, Sushmita Sen, looked picture-perfect in this sheer black saree by Neeta Lulla. She added a statement necklace to complete her look which is making her look royal in every aspect. All in all, she looks stunning.
Full Name Sushmita Sen
Birthdate 19 November 1975
Age 48 (as of 2023)
Debut Dastak (1996)
Famous for Biwi No. 1, Main Hoon Na , Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Last seen in Web series – Aarya (2020 – present)
Years active 1996 – Present
Upcoming movie Taali
Kangana Ranaut Kangana Ranaut made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2018 dolled up in this magnificent black saree. This black shimmering saree by the ace designer, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, is a sure shot head turner and we are sure our lady in black might have turned many heads at Cannes. While it has been 5 years since Kangana wore this saree, you can save this look of hers for later without a doubt as a black saree never goes out of style.
Full Name Kangana Amardeep Ranaut
Birthdate 23 March 1987
Age 36 (as of 2023)
Debut Gangster (2006)
Famous for Fashion, Once Upon A Time in Mumbai, Krrish 3 , Queen , Tanu Weds Manu Returns
Last seen in Dhaakad (2022)
Years active 2006 – Present
Upcoming movie Tejas, Tiku Weds Sheru, Emergency, Chandramukhi 2
Bhumi Pednekar Bhumi has proved time and again that she is the best in the business when it comes to acting but lately, she has been grabbing our eyeballs with her top-level fashion choices as well. Bhumi was seen donning this sheer black sari for one of her photoshoots for the movie Pati Patni Aur Woh. She looked so glamorous and her pretty black backless blouse stole the show! We love how she kept her makeup minimal and went for a no-accessories look and let her black saree do all the talking.
Rakul Preet Singh Chhatriwali actress, Rakul Preet Singh looked mesmerizing in this plain black saree and a black leather blouse. She is one of those actresses who is always experimental with her looks but when at Rayudu audio launch event, she decided to opt for the timeless black saree and give it a modern spin with this leather blouse, we can’t help but swoon over her! She looks super hot and elegant in this picture. Brownie points for tying her hair in a high pony and silver those big hoop earrings.
Full Name Rakul Preet Singh
Birthdate 10 October 1990
Age 33 (as of 2023)
Debut Gilli (2009)
Famous for Yaariyan, Kick 2, Marjaavan, Attack , Runway 34
Last seen in Chhatriwali (2023)
Years active 2009 – Present
Upcoming movie Meri Patni Ka Remake, Ayalaan, Indian 2
Wel, this was the end to our list of the Bollywood actresses who look sizzling in a saree and set the trend. Now that you have finished the list, make sure to check out how the Bollywood actresses wore waist belts with their sarees , to look even more stylish.
