Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Vidya Balan Champions Handloom Silk Sarees on National Handloom Day
Vidya Balan is an actress from India who makes movies.
She wanted to help the people who make special silk clothes called sarees by hand.
These clothes are made by skilled workers called artisans.
On National Handloom Day, Vidya made a video on Instagram.
In the video, she said every design on a handloom silk saree is special.
She said each saree has a story that machines cannot make.
She told people to look for the Silk Mark label when buying silk.
This label proves the silk is real.
She wants everyone to support Indian weavers.
Her video came after Prime Minister Modi also asked Indians to support these traditional clothes.
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan celebrated National Handloom Day by sharing an Instagram video praising handloom silk sarees.
She paid tribute to the craftsmanship, legacy and timeless beauty of handloom silk sarees, calling each one one of a kind.
Balan urged buyers to look for the Silk Mark label when purchasing silk to ensure it is genuine pure silk.
In her caption, she wrote that every handloom silk saree tells a story that no machine can ever replicate.
Her video followed Prime Minister Modi's National Handloom Day message urging Indians to appreciate, purchase and flaunt traditional weaves.
- Who
- Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, alongside a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Vidya Balan celebrated National Handloom Day by promoting handloom silk sarees and urging support for Indian artisans and authentic weaves
- When
- On National Handloom Day, with her Instagram video posted on Friday
- Where
- Mumbai, with the message shared on Instagram
- Why
- To celebrate the artisans and preserve India's traditional weaving heritage, and to encourage buyers to choose genuine pure silk
- Person
- Vidya Balan
- Profession
- Bollywood actress
- Last film
- Raja Shivaji (Marathi)
- Occasion
- National Handloom Day
- Platform
- Instagram video and caption
- Call to action
- Look for the Silk Mark label for genuine pure silk
- Related event
- PM Modi's National Handloom Day message urging Indians to support traditional weaves