Janhvi Kapoor's hand painted saree for 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' promotion is an ode to India's 1983 world cup

Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor who is all set to win audiences hearts with her upcoming film, 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' in the end of the month was recently seen promoting her film in Varanasi. She donned a beautiful saree! But here's what was really unique about it!

At the Ganga Aarti, with co-star Rajkumar Rao, she was seen wearing a metallic light blue saree that has delicate warli painting that portrays the cricket stadium and the evolution of the cricket bat is highlighted flanked by the foundational cricket jargon! Warli painting is one of the hardest prints to print, especially on something as delicate as a saree. And this, is simply beautiful.

Describing the look, stylist Ami Patel wrote, "A traditional kanjivaram saree with a hand painted cricket detail. The pallu depicts a batsman scoring a boundary in a full stadium, 1983 when India won he World Cup, in the traditional warli style of painting. The evolution of the cricket bat is also highlighted flanked by the foundational cricket jargon".

During the promotions of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi', a film based on cricket and the aspiration for the game, Janhvi has incorporated cricket-themed elements into her outfits. Her sartorial choices have included sporty chic looks that blend the vibrant energy of cricket with high fashion. From jersey-inspired tops to cricket helmet motifs integrated into her accessories, Janhvi has ensured that each look resonates with the film's spirit.

Ahead of their film ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi' release, Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor attended the auspicious Ganga Aarti at the Dashaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi, on Monday evening. Janhvi wore a blue saree while Rajkummar donned a white shirt with ivory trousers.

The film seems to be high on cricket, drama, and love. The trailer shows in flashback scenes that Rajkummar Rao's dream of getting selected for the national team is shattered and he is grappling to come to terms with it. When Mr. Mahi (Rajkummar Rao) discovers Mrs Mahi (Janhvi) can play cricket, he decides to coach her.

'Mr & Mrs Mahi' is directed by Sharan Sharma, who is known for his directorial debut Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Mr & Mrs Mahi marks the second collaboration between Janhvi and Sharan. It also marks the second collaboration between Janhvi and RajKummar. The duo was earlier seen in 'Roohi'. The film is backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. It will hit the theatres on May 31.

Janhvi has an impressive line-up of projects in her kitty. Apart from Mr & Mrs Mahi, she has the mythological venture ‘Karna' to the much-awaited ‘Devara' opposite Junior NTR, the actress is also set to charm audiences with her Bollywood projects, including ‘Ulajh', ‘RC16' alongside Ram Charan, and Karan Johar's ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' opposite Varun Dhawan.