In the constantly changing landscape of fashion, silver has proven to be a bold, futuristic, and ultra-glam statement color, especially on the red carpet. Bollywood divas are known for being brave and beautiful. From award shows to promotional events to lavish parties, silver dresses have become a go-to for actresses who want to leave a lasting impression. Whether made with sequins, metallic, or holographic fabric, these sparkling looks are unapologetic, bright, bold, confident, and full of charisma. Over the years, some of the most well-known celebrities of Bollywoood have stepped out in head-turning silver outfits that quickly became viral, a few featured sculpted silhouettes, thigh-high slits, plunging necklines, or shimmering mini dresses. Each outfit had a life and story of it's own and its hard to find a social media timeline that hasn't been taken over with photos of these events and subsequent likes and shares. In this compiled list, we recognize 10 Bollywood actresses who embraced the stylish silver trend and completely owned it by breaking the internet with their fashion choices. From veteran fashionistas such as Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone to Gen Z queens such as Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday, each actress has elevated red carpet style in her own shimmery way. So, get excited as we take a deep dive into the glimmer and glitter of these Bollywood leading ladies who turned silver into the new gold. These fashion moments are not just dresses, but power, poise, and the enchantment of a perfectly curated spotlight look.
10. Genelia:
When Genelia Deshmukh arrived at Anushka and Virat's wedding reception in Mumbai, she shocked everyone wearing a silver metallic dress that combined elegance with glamour. Genelia is typically bubbly and charming in her style but this "fashion risk" took the Instagram world by storm. Although Genelia may be known for her more conservative style, her metallic piece was structured while featuring a little sparkle. Her dress hugged her fit frame elegantly. In her classic laissez faire way, Genelia flaunted her choice with soft waves, minimal makeup and statement earrings. Her look was fashionable and timeless, plus modern. Fans applauded her for stepping outside of her comfort zone while evoking a daring, red-carpet-ready essence. Genelia made a bold statement and proved she can be bold and edgy just as easily as she can look sweet and sophisticated. Her latest appearance has allowed her to join the fashion risk-takers of Bollywood.
9. Rakul Preet Singh:
Rakul Preet Singh is one celebutante who effortlessly marries modern styles with feminine grace...perfect for any playing dress up with wedding guests, an awards show or other to go to. She made heads turn in an ivory sharara, a brilliant blending of modern style and ethnic chic and it’s been completely “bookmark-worthy” for wedding guests. Then, she made a huge showing at awards show red carpets like IIFA 2024, wearing vivid colour with a completely green ensemble and ample royal purple coat that cinched the entire outfit with bold accessories, as we see modern - meets - royalty ensembles. Her glamour also includes a fiery red off-shoulder gowns with HUGE pearl earrings, showing confidence and flair for dramatic style and elegance. In her formal evolutions, Rakul’s highlights in her festive rotations is where she SHINE’s. She slayed countless pastel lehengas during Navratri and pretty pastel pink co‑ord sets, and every outfit she was seen wearing included oxidized pieces with massive statement pieces when appropriate with barely there make up, chic meets tradition done right. Her style evolutions story is sleek silhouettes, vivid hues and accessories that are perfectly balanced.
8. Pooja Hedge:
Pooja Hegde made a bold style statement that embraced futuristic glamour using a stunning silver number when she hit the red carpet. A sleek metallic gown with glittering sequins created a sophisticated yet futuristic style. It fitted her statuesque body perfectly and reflected the photographers flashes in such a way to cement eyes to her every move and step. The silver gown topped with understated elegant accessories of an effortless high-gloss center-parted hairstyle, soft contouring and nude lips worn together with sleek silver stilettos and minimal diamond jewels resulted in Pooja having simply the metallic number at the forefront The way she carried herself with confident poise is what tipped the outfit from glam to unforgettable. As always her friendly and radiant smile left the viewer captivated as you couldn't take your eyes off her. Pooja's daring fashion moment left no doubt she was one of your favourite polished trendsetters.
7. Janhvi Kapoor:
In 2025 Janhvi Kapoor's style is an exciting combination of contemporary glamour and traditional elegance, establishing her as a key trendsetter in Bollywood. Her recent features on international platforms like the Cannes Film Festival showed her multiplicity in style and ability to dress. At Cannes, Kapoor had her debut in a contemporary sari designed by Tarun Tahiliani made from handwoven Banarasi tissue. She also wowed fans in a gold-embroidered gown from Anamika Khanna paired with ancestral Indian jewellery and topped off with a vintage Yves Saint Laurent jacket from 1989, giving the impression of a perfect amalgamation between both regions' fashion sensibilities. Kapoor's runway appearance at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 was just as engaging.
6. Esha Gupta:
Esha Gupta's style is a captivating combination of the feminine and the fierce that appropriately intertwines all that is modern, and glamorous. She embraces form-fitting silhouettes in eye-catching hues, while carrying off both traditional Indian wear and modern western clothing with ease. Her red carpet looks are always immaculate but daring, with excellent examples of sequins, metallics, and intricate embellishments that deliver her confident vibe. When she's off-duty, Esha Gupta maintains her chic style, which looks like tailored pants, crop tops, and statement accessories, all of which parallel her youthful energy. Her makeup is commonly aligned with her outfit and generally delivers beautiful glowing skin and defined eyes that elevate her beauty. Each and every time Esha Gupta steps out in the public eye, she, like all great fashion, is fearless and avant-garde in tone but is still dignified and composed, establishing her as an undeniable style icon in Bollywood.
5. Triptii Dimri:
In this showstopping moment, Triptii Dimri shone in a stunning silver dress, proving that understated elegance can co-exist harmoniously with high-fashion glamour. The dress had clean lines and a subtle sparkle; together with its delicate silver threading, it gleamed softly in the light as she moved, allowing for her slim fit, while not overshadowing her natural grace. Triptii kept her styling very simple and restrained with sleek low bun, a soft glowing makeup look, and just the diamond studs. The overall look was modern, elegant and easy-bohemian. Triptii's poise, pace, and polite expression brought an aura of sophistication to the look showing us how true glam can also lie in simplicity and refinement. In this style moment, Triptii established herself as a fashion icon in Bollywood's newest generation.
4. Rasha Thadani:
Rasha Thadani's approach to fashion and personal style is an energetic blend of Gen Z exuberance and classic sophistication, which is why she has emerged as a prominent style icon in Bollywood. Whether appearing at a red carpet event or displaying her daywear, Rasha always makes a great impression with her fashion choices. Rasha embraced formal wear by wearing a black one-shouldered bodycon dress with a waist cutout, which she paired with a silver heart-shaped handbag, and black ankle straps heels, which complemented her sophisticated and confident look well, while attending a fashion show. Rasha's wore an ivory mini off the shoulder couture dress, by Manish Malhotra, while attending Dubai Fashion Week demonstrated her ability to blend contemporary styling with classic couture. In the context of casual wear, Rasha is a great advocate for street style. When attending casual outings, Rasha has worn a cropped pink button-up shirt with full sleeves, light wash cargo jeans with interesting knee cutouts, and lilac platform Crocs, taking a playful approach to subdue but chic style.
3. Sunny Leone:
Sunny Leone has long amazed audiences with her exquisite beauty, magnetic presence, and high-fashion dexterity. As one of the most widely recognized figures in the entertainment industry, she continues to impress audiences in 2025 - lately on-screen and previously off-screen. Loyal followers know that she has always been bold and unpredictable while also versatile as she has evolved since her initial appearances as a Bollywood star. In this calendar year, she has been absolutely spellbinding, proving that she can pull off many looks…from farmhouse red-carpet glamour to chic, playful home-wear styles that combine casual with elegance. What truly set's Sunny apart from other style icons is her ability to express herself through bold styles, haircuts and make-up, while remaining true to herself as an ever-evolving canvas.
2. Nora Fatehi:
Nora Fatehi wowed everyone in a daring silver dress that displayed her hallmark glamour and stage presence. The dazzling gown had a strong metallic finish and thigh-high slit that sculpted her fit body and drew eyes from all angles. Her sleek and straight tresses accompanied statement makeup—theur eyes had smokey makeup, the highlighter matched the shine of the gown, and the lip was a striking nude lip. She chose a minimalistic style and paired the dress with diamond drop earrings, strappy silver heels and minimal accessories to let the dress shine. With placed posture and a confident presence, Nora was able to change the outfit into a full-on performance. This moment remained in the audience's memory, and further solidified her place among Bollywood's most fearless and photogenic style stars.
1. Disha Patani:
Disha Patani's style is truly a unique amalgamation of glam, boldness, and natural flair. Whether she is turning heads down the red carpet or out casually, there is no doubt that she has a style that draws attention. She is known for sexy choices; she gravitates towards bodycon dresses, unique thigh-high slits, backless and plunging necklines. When dressing up Disha elicits the combination of elegance and sex appeal flawlessly. On the red carpet, she understood how to wear it all and not in a Gaga or Beyoncé way, she wore a cute pastel colored gown that was youthful, very mature, while sophisticated, and then she donned an embellished sequin renditions that also felt youthful and fresh. When she is off-duty, Disha's style flip-flops between athleisure and streetwear.
