Sobhita Dhulipala Celebrates Her Backpacking Days with a Banjara Tribute
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Mumbai, December 17 (NationPress) Newlywed Sobhita Dhulipala has recently honored her 'backpacking days' with a tribute themed around Banjara, which has been pivotal in shaping her persona.
On Tuesday, the actress posted a collection of photos from one of her pre-wedding celebrations, showcasing her in a Sabyasachi lehenga. In these images, she radiates grace in a handcrafted bagru multi-panel ‘chotu lehenga’, drawing inspiration from Sabyasachi's archives. The skirt is beautifully adorned with antique zardozi and hand-painted mirror borders, complemented by a hand-woven cotton dupatta and the brand’s signature blouse.
In her post, Sobhita shared, “Snapshots from a hazy night in Vizag (We called it Young People’s Party / YPP. Lol) A Banjara themed homage to my backpacking adventures that have fundamentally influenced who I am. Archival Sabya for the bohemian spirit I felt acknowledged. Beheld.”
The renowned designer Sabyasachi also shared images of Sobhita, detailing her attire.
His caption read, “For her wedding festivities, Sobhita Dhulipala dons a hand-crafted bagru multi-panel ‘chotu lehenga’ inspired by Sabyasachi's archives. The skirt features antiqued zardozi and hand-painted mirror borders, paired with a hand-woven cotton dupatta and the classic 'Kanthi' blouse. The ensemble is enhanced with a parandi and The East of Bengal Chandbalis crafted in 22k gold from Sabyasachi Heritage Jewellery. She completed the look with embellished handcrafted bellies from Sabyasachi Accessories.”
For her wedding, Sobhita chose a traditional saree complemented by matching jewelry. The groom, Naga Chaitanya, wore a pancha (a traditional dhoti drape) for the ceremony.
Naga and Sobhita exchanged vows on December 4 in a stunning ceremony at Annapurna Studios, surrounded by their family and friends.
This wedding took place at Annapurna Studios, a venue of great significance to Naga Chaitanya’s family. Founded in 1976 by his legendary grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, this expansive 22-acre property in Banjara Hills has long symbolized cinematic brilliance and family heritage.
Nagarjuna was the first to release official wedding photos. In a touching message, the 'Ghost' actor expressed, “Witnessing Sobhita and Chay embark on this beautiful journey together has been an emotional and special moment for me. Congratulations to my dear Chay, and welcome to the family, cherished Sobhita—you’ve already infused our lives with immense joy.”
