Shahid Kapoor’s Anarkali Kurta Set Is Stealing Headlines For All Right Reasons

Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party on Tuesday was nothing short of a star-studded event. From Alia Bhatt to Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, many stars graced the fashion designer’s residence for the festive bash. Among the highlights was the entrance of Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor. The duo twinned in elegant white outfits. While Mira dazzled in a six-yard wonder, it was Shahid who stole the show. He rocked an Anarkali kurta set – yes, you read that right.

Shahid Kapoor’s ensemble included an Anarkali kurta featuring full-length sleeves, a flared silhouette, a tiered skirt, a bandh gala split neck and button-down details on the chest. He paired it with churidar pants and a dupatta that complemented his overall look. Taking to Instagram, Shahid Kapoor dropped a series of pictures in his stylish outfit. “Light up,” he wrote in the caption.

As soon as the Haider actor dropped the pictures, fans showered admiration over his traditional look. An Instagram user said, “Oh my God!!!” Another one wrote, “You look so good,” while yet another noted, “You look so cute.”

Karan Johar, Kiara Advani, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Orry, Arjun Kapoor, Shaheen Bhatt, Nora Fatehi, Shraddha Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Gauri Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday and Tamannaah Bhatia also attended Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shahid Kapoor was last seen in the romantic drama film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya opposite Kriti Sanon. He will next be seen in the action drama Deva alongside Pooja Hegde. Helmed by Rosshan Andrrews, the film is slated to hit theatres in February 2025.

Apart from that, Shahid Kapoor will reportedly reunite with director Vishal Bhardwaj for an upcoming action film featuring Triptii Dimri as the female lead. According to a recent report by Mid-Day, Shahid is currently undergoing intensive combat training to prepare for the action sequences in the political thriller inspired by the life of gangster Hussain Ustara. Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala, the official release date of the film has yet to be revealed.

Shahid Kapoor also has a high-octane action film titled Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues in his lineup, which will be directed by Kannada filmmaker Sachin B Ravi.