Smriti Mandhana may be days away from her big wedding, but the pre-wedding festivities have already turned into a style spectacle and her mehendi look has officially set the internet buzzing. The cricketer, who’s known for her effortless charm on and off the field, swapped her jersey for couture glamour as she celebrated the ritual with fiancé Palash Muchhal. The intimate ceremony was filled with family, teammates and music, but all eyes were firmly on Smriti’s ultra-pretty mehendi outfit.
Forget predictable pastels, Smriti showed up in a bold ombré saree that moved from deep royal purple to soft lavender, creating a dreamy wash of colour under the mehendi-day sun. The silhouette wasn’t your usual drape either. Her ensemble came pre-pleated and cinched at the waist, giving the illusion of a sculpted, almost red-carpet look. A floor-sweeping hem, a crisp pallu and subtle gold handwork along the borders added that festive sparkle without overpowering the outfit.
The matching blouse kept the drama going – cropped, fitted and embroidered in gold, it framed her shoulders beautifully. But the real surprise element? A heavily embellished drape worn over the blouse like a couture cape, covered in detailed gold appliqué work. It gave her full bridal energy while still feeling young and sporty, very Smriti.For jewellery, she kept it sweet and minimal: a delicate maang tikka, her stunning engagement ring and a dainty choker. With her hair tied back in a messy ponytail and the softest wash of makeup, she let the saree take centre stage. No over-styling, no heavy glam – just clean, confident bridal fashion.Palash played the perfect complement in ivory. His silk kurta-pyjama set had an easy, classic feel, elevated by a cream Nehru jacket embroidered with gold motifs. Add in sleek sunglasses and embroidered juttis, and his mehendi look struck the right note between traditional and modern groom energy.
The couple looked completely in sync, smiling in every frame, proudly showing off their mehendi designs. Fans instantly took over the comment section, one wrote, “She retired the cricket whites and entered wedding purple like a queen.” Another joked, “Smriti won the World Cup, but Palash clearly won the jackpot.”With this mehendi appearance, Smriti Mandhana proved one thing, she’s arriving into the wedding week not just as India’s cricket sweetheart, but as an unexpected fashion star too.
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