Esquire India, in association with Michael Kors, hosted its first ever Diwali Party in Mumbai this year, and invited the hottest faces of the film industry.
Like every year, Bollywood went full glam for the festive season and impressed us.
Namrata Thakker looks at the B-town divas who gave us major fashion goals this festive season.
Then take all the style inspiration that you can from these gorgeous ladies and slay like a diva this festive season!
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It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.
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Badminton star Saina Nehwal lit up Instagram with a series of Diwali pictures, celebrating the festival of lights with her parents and fans.
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These celebrities will help you pull off the perfect Diwali look. It's all the festive inspiration you need!
The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, relaxing the ban on green firecrackers as a temporary measure from October 18 to 21. The court has asked pollution control boards to monitor pollution levels and file reports. The order also includes measures to prevent the sale of non-compliant crackers.
Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.
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These celebrities will help you pull off the perfect Diwali look.
Sukanya Verma turns the spotlight on Bollywood's gorgeous ladies to inspire your festive style.
Take cues from the actor who has a handy guidebook on how to look as dazzling as a firecracker this Diwali.
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