Aishwarya Rai's Wedding Outfit Was Worth Rs 75 Lakhs? Designer, Neeta Lulla Calls It 'Afwaah'

Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is known for her eternal beauty worldwide and is hailed as one of the most gorgeous women in the world. The actress knows how to raise her fashion bar, be it her Cannes appearances or her films, she often makes heads turn with her style statement. For some time now, reports are rife that Aishwarya's wedding outfit, designed by Neeta Lulla, was worth Rs. 75 lakhs.

Neena Lulla clarifies the reports about Aishwarya Rai's wedding outfit worth Rs. 75 lakhs

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Neeta Lulla cleared the air around the reports claiming that Aishwarya Rai's wedding outfit was worth Rs. 75 lakhs and stated that these are nothing but 'afwaah'. When Neeta Lulla was asked to comment on the report of Aishwarya donning an outfit worth Rs 75 lakhs on her wedding, the designer laughed and said:

“Really? You fell for this afwaah?”

Recommended Read: Chhavi Mittal Reveals Breast Cancer Led To Hormonal Changes, Adds, 'High Risk For Spinal Fractions'

She further added that Aishwarya donned a minimalistic Kanjeevaram saree, which can't cost a crore or 75 lakhs. Requesting everyone to do the maths, Neeta stated that Aishwarya's basic saree was complemented by a well-fitted embroidered blouse and temple jewellery. She also asked if people were calculating the amount, including her temple jewellery, and added:

“You do your maths. I mean a Kanjivaram saree, how much would it cost? It can’t cost like a crore or Rs 75 lakhs, can it? A basic saree with a well-cut, well-fitted embroidered zardozi blouse and jewellery. I mean are you counting the whole thing with the jewellery, I don’t know where the maths is.”

Neeta Lulla denies revealing the actual cost of Aishwarya Rai's wedding outfit

For the unversed, Aishwarya Rai wore a traditional yellow and golden Kanjeevaram saree, featuring Swarovski crystals and intricate threadwork embroidery. She opted for a braided hairdo and accessorised her outfit with exquisite gold temple jewellery. In the same interview, when Neeta was asked to reveal the cost of Aishwarya’s wedding outfit, she politely said:

“I don’t remember.”

Also Read: Raghav Chadha On His Life After Engagement With Parineeti Chopra, Says, 'My Seniors Tease Me Less'

When Aishwarya Rai planned her wedding outfit while shooting for 'Jodhaa Akbar'

Earlier, in an interview, Aishwarya Rai’s wedding stylist, Neeta Lulla revealed the story behind creating a masterpiece outfit for the former Miss World’s wedding. She mentioned how the then-bride-to-be, Aishwarya had started planning her outfit while she was shooting the wedding scene of her film, Jodhaa Akbar. Neeta recalled how Aishwarya was very particular about her wedding look as she was dressed in the character of ‘Jodha’, and had mentioned that she did not want something similar, but instead an outfit that would glorify the cultures and traditions of her Tulu roots.

What are your views about Aishwarya Rai's wedding outfit? Let us know.

Next Read: Salman Khan Excitedly Talks About Trying 'Hair Transplant' In A Video, Fan Says 'Bhoi Isme B Virgin'

AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Get App

AWESOME NEWS! Now you can download BollywoodShaadis app and never miss a story. Choose your device Android or IOS (Apple)