One starry, starry night… all roads led to Riverdale… oops The Archies grand premiere night where Bollywood’s ‘who’s who’ graced the Red Carpet. It was indeed a fashion extravaganza! Featuring the creme-de-la-creme – from Bollywood’s A-listers to top socialites, the glitz ‘n’ glam event navigated the very best in sartorial style. Here, Sumita Chakraborty, Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, deconstructs the fashion game of the stars at the grand premier of The Archies.
The Bachchans
Let’s spotlight Archie of The Archies aka Agastya Nanda who chose to wear a blue velvet blazer paired with pants. His iconic grandpa Amitabh Bachchan looked dapper in a textured bandhgala blazer, white button-down printed shirt, and black silk-satin baggy pants. Grandma Jaya Bachchan in a pearl-white embroidered silk suit was busy shushing the paps. Mami Aishwarya opted for a black embroidered blazer-styled gown while Abhishek Bachchan looked handsome in a black suit. Sis Navya Nanda wore a one-shoulder deep red gown while mom Shweta donned a black golden-embroidered anarkali dress. Aunty Karisma Kapoor looked like a fashion maven in a black textured blazer and matching skirt with a thigh-high slit.
The Khans
Cut to the next biggest family in Bollywood – the Khans. Suhana Khan aka Veronica of The Archies looked gorgeous in a super fitted floor-length gown in glittering red, teamed with a pair of red earrings and a ring from Goenka India. Shah Rukh Khan, the evergreen hero flaunted ‘The Archies’ printed shirt styled with a notch lapel black blazer, matching straight-fit pants, dress shoes, trimmed beard, and a side-parted hairdo tied in a ponytail. Wife Gauri wore a sleeveless black midi dress featuring a keyhole neckline and a figure-hugging silhouette accessorized with stacked bracelets, dangling earrings and embellished heels, Aryan and AbRam looked handsome in black.
The Kapoors
Khushi Kapoor aka Betty Cooper of The Archies looked adorable in a gold sequin gown worn by her mom Sridevi 10 years ago – mom Sridevi would be so proud. She embellished the look with a diamond choker. Sister Janhvi Kapoor stunned in a show-stealing black midi-length dress adorned with multi-colored gem embellishments and strappy black high heels.
Cousin Shanaya Kapoor, soon to debut herself, attended the event in a pearl-white sleeveless gown featuring a cowl neckline and a figure-sculpting silhouette.
The Cheerleaders
The other guests to cheer the newbies were Katrina Kaif who attended The Archies premiere with her sister, Isabelle Kaif. Kat looked sexy in a black faux leather bodycon dress while Isabelle, in a floral cropped blouse and midi skirt set, stunned!
Ananya Panday turned heads in a strapless black body-hugging dress, silver hoops, a bracelet, and black pumps. Kajol preferred to wear a sheer black saree adorned with nude and white floral prints.