Diwali isn’t just a festival in various parts of India; it is a rooted sense of togetherness and familial belonging that blood alone cannot define. However, as times have changed, so has its meaning. From the myths to now, has gone from celebrating to partying with friends and family.
However, it especially became more about fashion than the festival itself. From celebrity outfits to who wore what at big Bollywood bashes. This became a central topic of discussion that revolved from house to house during the festival.
Diwali’s Fashion Obsession is Rooted in Bollywood
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Diwali is just as much about dressing up as it is about celebration. For many people, it is the main festival that families celebrate every year. As such, the thought of getting new gifts, new clothes and new decorations isn’t anything new. However, the budget has been going higher and higher.
Bollywood shows, more often than not, that if you want to look just as pretty, then you need those designer lehengas and sherwanis. The buzz around celebrity houses also increases because everyone wants to know what type of party these big names are hosting.
It becomes natural for tier lists to show up, judging what each actor and star wore and whether they lived up to the mark or not. Moreover, these celebrations become about extravagance rather than gatherings to enjoy familial bonds. Interestingly, Bollywood’s own representation also changed.
Earlier films like would portray the festival in a different light that became less about the celebration and more about the family that was celebrating. Reality was not far from it. The whole joy comes from how everyone stands together to celebrate.
Diwali parties have become a judging ground for celebrities to show off and compete against each other on who wore the outfits best, making it less about the party and who’s attending it.
From to Ekta Kapoor to Ramesh Taurani, all these big names host massive parties, and celebrities are jumping from one event to another. The jewellery, the outfits and the styling all make sure someone stands out.
Diwali used to be about lighting diyas, making rangolis and giving gifts to loved ones. Now, it is about professional photoshoots, paparazzi buzz and party hopping. Even if you couldn’t buy something new one year, it wouldn’t hurt you because, hey, you have a favourite outfit already waiting in your almirah.
It used to be lighter, easier and more natural than what Diwali has turned into. Is Bollywood to be entirely blamed? Not at all, but it cannot be denied that it has an influence and impact on how people see fads.