Ananya Panday Recreates Rani Mukerji’s Iconic ‘Shava Shava’ Look at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali Bash

Mumbai: Actress Ananya Panday brought back a memorable Bollywood fashion moment by recreating Rani Mukerji’s iconic look from the song ‘Shava Shava’ in the 2001 blockbuster ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ at designer Manish Malhotra’s star-studded Diwali party on Thursday.

Ananya gave fans a glimpse of her festive appearance by sharing a series of pictures and videos on social media. Dressed in a shimmering silver-white outfit, the actress paid tribute to Rani’s memorable appearance in the popular song, instantly taking Bollywood fans on a nostalgic trip.

Her ensemble featured a heavily embellished bralette-style blouse paired with a matching sequinned skirt. She completed the look with a sheer dupatta and statement jewellery, recreating the glamorous aesthetic associated with the original song.

In one of her Instagram stories, Ananya shared a collage featuring Rani Mukerji’s original look alongside her own recreation. She also posted a video of herself performing the song’s famous hook step, imitating Rani’s dance moves. Another picture showed her striking a pose in the outfit with the caption, “Mood tonight.”

‘Shava Shava’ Remains a Bollywood Favourite

Released in 2001, ‘Shava Shava’ remains one of the most popular musical highlights of ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’. Composed by Aadesh Shrivastava, the energetic track features vocals by Aadesh Shrivastava, Sudesh Bhosale, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam and Amitabh Bachchan.

The song featured several members of the film's ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Rani Mukerji also made a special appearance in the memorable sequence.

Ananya was among several Bollywood celebrities who attended Manish Malhotra’s Diwali celebration. Other prominent guests included Madhuri Dixit and her family, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and their son Aarav.

Her recreation of Rani Mukerji’s look added a nostalgic Bollywood touch to the festive celebration.

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