East meets West: Kate adds desi twist to dress at Bollywood party

Mumbai: Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton was grace and elegance personified as she dazzled at the Bollywood gala dinner here draped in a classic blue evening gown whose beading was done in India.

The dress was designed by one of Middleton's favourite British designer Jenny Packham. The Duchess is a big fan of Packham and has worn her designs for many prestigious events. She accessorised the full length gown with a sheer shawl in a matching blue with sparkling beading to match and a
clutch in the same shade.

Here Kate Middleton is wearing an Anita Dongre dress at an earlier event in Mumbai. (Photo: (Viral Bhayani)

Kate and her husband Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, met several Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor to name a few on the red carpet. Bollywood personalities were at their sartorial best at the glittering function.

Aishwarya looked gorgeous in a gold saree, while Shah Rukh appeared dapper in a white tuxedo. Madhuri Dixit Nene, who came with her husband Sriram Nene, also opted for a traditional look. Sonam, who is considered Bollywood's fashionista, looked radiant in Elli Saab couture. Alia cut a pretty picture in an
off-shoulder dress.

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who was wearing a black suit, looked handsome with the man-bun. Actress Jacqueline Fernandez looked stunning in an elaborate red evening gown, while filmmaker Karan Johar wore an all-black suit.