A Glimpse of Celebrity Looks from Nita Ambani Cultural Centre

This past weekend saw the grand launch of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, which was attended by an impressive lineup of Bollywood and Hollywood icons. So many celebrities including Zendaya, Tom Holland, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas graced the event in their finest ensembles, dazzling on the red carpet and at the after-party. Read the article till last to discover who wore what and our top picks for the best looks from the NMACC extravaganza!

The Jio World Center houses the Nita Ambani Cultural Centre, a specialized facility designed to offer visitors a captivating experience and a glimpse into India’s cultural heritage and aesthetic traditions. Launched by Nita Ambani with the support of her family, this project features performance spaces for Indian artists to display folk music shows and dedicated areas for workshops and educational events.

Celebrities showcasing their outfits at the Nita Ambani event

Alia Bhatt

Wearing a bespoke sari designed by Vaishali S, Alia Bhatt looked breathtaking at the launch. The sari featured a pleated design and a pre-draped silhouette, which was magnificently complementing the heavily embellished bustier. Alia’s accessories included a floral-embroidered haath bandh, a choker, diamond earrings, bracelets, and statement rings, which added to the brilliance of her look. With her hair in a center-parted bun and minimal makeup, Alia’s outfit was certainly a showstopper amidst the crowd.

Deepika and Ranveer

Deepika Padukone made everyone give her an eye roll as she enswathed a stunning gold zardozi embroidered pantsuit with pearl and emerald accents, paired with a melodramatic cape that elevated her look. Her modern twist on the maang tika added a uniqueness to the outfit. Ranveer Singh also looked dapper in a pearl white sherwani finished with an asymmetrical hem, perfectly complementing her attire. Deepika’s elaborate jacket, palazzo pants, and cape jacket with a floor-sweeping train were gorgeous, and together, the couple oozed charm and elegance at the event.

Nita Ambani

Before the launch of NMACC, Nita Ambani’s association with her Indian heritage was already evident in her style, which showcased the inextricably handcrafted creations of Banarasi, Chikankari, patola, etc, by skilled artisans. At the NMACC launch event in India, Nita embodied her vision of grace by draping herself in a stunning royal blue Banarasi saree adorned with golden Zari work. She finished her look with a Kundan necklace and a sleek bun with gajra flowers. Her dewy makeup and red bindi added the finishing touches to her look.

Zendaya

The arrival of Zendaya and Tom Holland in Mumbai clearly showed that they were in town for the NMACC launch. Zendaya donned a stunning blue heavily-sequinned saree for the event, designed by Rahul Mishra, with a bralette blouse, which instantly captured the attention of the paparazzi and online viewers alike. Zendaya showed confidence in the new cultural look and was a delight to her admirers. She even opted to accessorize with a statement bracelet and earrings from Bulgari, a brand of which she is an ambassador.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid was another Hollywood celebrity to catch everyone’s attention during the NMACC launch. She was in a multi-colored pantsuit on one day and a custom gold and white saree on the other, featuring the signature Chikankari work of Abu Jani. She accessorized the saree with a chunky stack of golden bangles with a sleek bun and light makeup.

Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha wore a simple yet elegant outfit as a cream-colored anarkali gown with exquisite motifs all over and sheer net sleeves. She accessorized with a choker necklace with her hair tied up in a neat bun. Her overall look exuded low-key finesse and sophistication.

Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra

All eyes in the NMACC event were on newlyweds Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Kiara chose her trusted wedding outfit designer, Manish Malhotra, for the night. She wore a stylish lehenga set with an infinity blouse and a sheer dupatta. She coordinated her attire with Sidharth looking quite impressive in an ivory sherwani. The love birds surely stole the show with their delightful appearance!

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan’s immaculate fashion made him stand out in the crowd at the NMACC launch. He looked dapper in a brocade blazer with cushiony shoulders, paired with slim-fitted black pants and a matching top. He accessorized the outfit with a luxury watch, a gold chain, along with prisitne bracelets. His sleek updo completed the genteel look.

Radhika Merchant

Radhika Merchant, the soon-to-be daughter-in-law of the Ambani family, arrived at the event in a custom saree by Shahab Durazi. The hand-embroidered saree was an exquisite touch to her ensemble. She coordinates her outfit in black with fiancé Anant Ambani. However, the center of attention for netizens was her Hermes bag, priced at over 2 crores, a rare Kellymorphone bag.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz was also among those who graced the second day of the NMACC launch event. She looked stunning in a pink gown featuring a thigh-high slit and a cape adorned with fur on the edges. The actress wore slight makeup with her bangs to do the talking in terms of hairstyle.

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit flaunted an outfit that’s a perfect blend of traditional and modern Indian wear. It has a tunic with sleeves and wide-legged pants, rimed with aari, zardozi, gota patti, and Swarovski crystals. She accessorized with layers of Kundan jewelry, a fluffy ponytail, and a dewy makeup look. Her modern approach to traditional Indian designs combines age-old artwork with comfort and re-wearability.

Some other celebrities flaunted their fashion at the event including the following –