Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Malhotra Showcases Sridevi Legacy in Kanchipuram Saree
Manish Malhotra, a famous fashion designer, posted pictures of his client Janhvi Kapoor wearing a beautiful Kanchipuram saree on Instagram.
He talked about how his mother’s handloom saris and his work with the late actress Sridevi made him love these fabrics.
He said the saree looks like a modern version of what Sridevi used to wear.
He also shared old photos of his mother, Sudarshan, to remember her on her 95th birthday.
The post shows how Indian handloom clothes are still important in movies and fashion.
Manish Malhotra posted Janhvi Kapoor in a predraped, stitched Kanchipuram weave brocade saree on Instagram.
He reflected on his admiration for handloom textiles, citing his mother’s saris and his early 1990s work with Sridevi.
The designer highlighted Sridevi’s legacy, noting Kapoor’s look as a modern tribute to the traditional weave.
Malhotra also shared a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Sudarshan, on her 95th birthday with childhood photos.
The post emphasized the cultural significance of Kanchipuram and Panchampalli saris in Indian cinema and fashion.
- Who
- Manish Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Sridevi, Sudarshan
- What
- Instagram post featuring a Kanchipuram saree and a tribute to Sridevi and his mother
- When
- Thursday, 2026
- Where
- Instagram, Chennai, Kanchipuram
- Why
- To honor handloom tradition, Sridevi’s legacy, and his late mother
- Designer
- Manish Malhotra
- Actress
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Saree Type
- Kanchipuram weave brocade
- Tribute To
- Sridevi and Manish’s mother Sudarshan
- Post Date
- Thursday, 2026