Nysa Devgan, daughter of actors Kajol and Ajay Devgn, turned heads with a coral-and-peach ensemble that pays homage to the original 2001 Manish Malhotra creation worn by Kareena Kapoor, while embracing contemporary fashion trends.
While Kareena’s version was famed for its youthful energy, Nysa’s look leaned into a sophisticated, sultry aesthetic. Her voluminous ombre lehenga transitioned from soft peach to deep coral at the hem, adorned with silver sequins and intricate floral embroidery. Departing from the original short-sleeved choli, Nysa wore a bold, strapless bandeau-style blouse, with the back featuring daring horizontal criss-cross straps that added an edgy twist to the traditional look.
Although the outfit’s DNA remains faithful to the original, the styling reflects 25 years of fashion evolution. Whereas Kareena wore an asymmetrical, short-sleeved U-cut choli with a modest back and flared palazzo trousers featuring scattered sequins and threadwork, Nysa’s strapless blouse and denser, linear sequined lehenga with a heavy border created a more high-glamour effect.
The overall vibe has shifted from playful Y2K charm to a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic. Nysa complemented her outfit with a side-swept fringe, a sleek updo, and dewy ‘glass skin’ makeup, contrasting Kareena’s soft, flowing hairstyle and classic maang tikka.
Sharing photos of Nysa on Instagram on 27 February, Manish Malhotra reflected on the cultural impact of the original look, noting that the Bole Chudiyan song effectively set the template for Indian wedding sangeets as we know them today. He added, “Nysa Devgan is gorgeous and vibrant in the new version 2025/26 of what we at our atelier call the ‘Bole Chudiyan’ outfit… Indian fashion trends transcending generations.”