Are you planning to attend a wedding this wedding season? If you have a wedding to attend, Bollywood celebrities are here to help with your outfit. For wedding guests, the maangtika is an accessory that can elevate your look. This timeless piece of jewellery, often reserved for brides, is now being reimagined by celebrities for wedding guests too. And the best part? With just a little styling inspiration, you can wear it in ways that feel fresh, elegant, and very hatke.
Sometimes, less really is more. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Deepika Padukone have all shown how a single-line maangtika can add instant grace to an outfit.
Kareena Kapoor. (Photo: IG/ manishmalhotra05)
For a reception look, pair a simple maangtika with an understated saree or lehenga and let the accessory do the talking. This minimalist approach works beautifully when you want to look polished yet effortless, and not overtake the bride's maangtika look.
If your blouse is heavily embellished or features ornate embroidery, take cues from Ananya Panday, who has mastered the art of wearing bold maangtikas with intricate blouses.
Ananya Panday. (Photo: IG/ananyapanday)
Even Mira Rajput believe in skipping heavy earrings and going just for the maangtika to elevate a simple look. The key is allowing one element to shine while keeping the rest of your jewellery subdued.
Another styling trick that’s gaining popularity is matching your maangtika with your necklace for a seamless, coordinated look. Mira Rajput Kapoor and Ananya Panday have both sported this style for sangeets and cocktail parties.
Mira Rajput. (Photo:IG/mira.kapoor)
This celebrity approval proves that it works well with fusion wear too. This technique is especially effective if you’re wearing a lehenga with a plunging neckline or a gown-inspired silhouette.
Wearing a high-collar outfit? Fret not! Sara Ali Khan shows us how to style such looks perfectly by ditching the neckpiece altogether and focusing on earrings that match the maangtika instead. This helps keep your neckline not too crowded.
Sara Ali Khan. (Photo: IG/saraalikhan95)
Traditionally worn by brides, the maangtika has often been overlooked by wedding guests. But as these celebrity looks prove, it can be the statement accessory you never knew could totally change your look. The best part about maangtikas is that they’re versatile enough to be worn across wedding functions — reception, sangeet, cocktail, or even mehendi.
