Rakul Preet Singh steps out in an white gown built like a saree, its corset bodice catching light through hundreds of hand-set crystals.
Tarun Tahiliani built this gown to mimic a saree's drape, swapping six yards of fabric for structured tailoring that holds its shape without losing softness.
A V-notch neckline breaks the strapless line, and silver sequins, crystals, mirrors and glass beads cover the bodice entirely by hand.
Sheer white chiffon crosses the bodice on a diagonal, then spills off the shoulder in fringed, lace-edged layers with a liquid fall.
Joolry's multi-strand choker sits high on the neck, its diamond and pearl rows echoing the crystal work above without overwhelming the gown itself.
Hairstylist Aliya Shaik pulls the hair into a soft upswept bun, leaving loose strands around the face, while the makeup stays warm-toned with a glossy lip.
Photographer Riya David shoots against a gold-trimmed mirrored doorway; styling comes from Mausmi Mitra, Gunjan Khanna, Micheala Mary Desouza and Natashaa Bothra.