Gandhi Jayanti 2026: On Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi urged citizens to embrace the ideals of Swadeshi by buying at least one Khadi product.
Gandhi Jayanti 2026: In a video message shared on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to India and emphasised the importance of promoting locally made products. He urged citizens to purchase something made of Khadi as a way of honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy. Amid this, here’s a look at five actresses who turned heads in Khadi ethnic wear.
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Kangana Ranaut: Last year on Gandhi Jayanti, Kangana Ranaut gave a refreshing touch to Khadi with a saree that was simple yet super chic. The saree featured soft stripes of pink, orange and white with a lively green border, and motifs in blue. She paired it with a sleeveless Khadi blouse in a natural cream tone. (Image: Instagram/@kanganaranaut)
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Genelia D’Souza: The actress stunned in a vibrant floral print lehenga, made of khadi fabric. The colours on the floral prints: coral, teal, mustard, green, popped beautifully against the beige. Instead of draping her dupatta the usual way, she pleated it and wore it like a saree pallu, pinned over one shoulder. (Image: Instagram/@geneliad)
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Sonam Kapoor: The actress turned heads in a crushed Khadi lehenga in a beautiful rust hue. The lehenga featured densely pleated ghera and a broad gold gota-work border around the hemline. It was paired with a matching dupatta that she wore pleated on her shoulders with a similar but thinner gold gota-patti design on the borders. (Image: Instagram/@hrishidoeshair)
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Sobhita Dhulipala: She embraced Tamil heritage in a striking red khadi saree, marked by subtle linear detailing in deeper maroon and earthly tones. She paired the saree with a deep brown, almost chocolate-toned sleeveless blouse, creating a striking contrast against the red drape. (Image: Instagram/@sobhitad)