Kajol's Durga Ashtami look features an organza handcrafted saree

Kajol attended North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja wearing Anavila's Red Malar saree.Kajol with her family at North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. (Photo: Yogen Shah)New Delhi,Oct 18, 2026 19:54 ISTEvery Durga Puja, one familiar face at Mumbai’s North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations is Kajol, who has been part of the festivities for years. The tradition runs deep in the Mukherjee family, and this year, the celebrations marked the puja’s 80th edition. Kajol brought a rich red-and-gold palette to her Durga Puja Ashtami look, wearing the Red Malar saree by Anavila on Sunday. Kajol with Jaya Bachchan at the Durga Puja pandal. (Photo: Yogen Shah) The red saree featured fine gold lines forming a geometric pattern, with delicate floral motifs embroidered at the intersections. Its sheer organza pallu added a light, airy touch to the richly detailed drape.The Red Malar saree, priced at Rs 88,500, takes inspiration from classic Athangudi tiles. The name ‘Malar’ means flower in Tamil. The saree features zari, dabka and bead embroidery, with floral bouquets worked into the pattern. It combines khadi silk patlis with a soft organza pallu.How Kajol styled her sareeKajol paired the saree with traditional jewellery, including a statement choker necklace and matching earrings. She kept her makeup simple, with defined eyes, a warm lip shade and a bindi. Her hair was pulled back, keeping the focus on her jewellery and saree. The saree is part of Anavila’s Payanam collection. Kajol with her family. (Photo: Yogen Shah) The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, which Kajol is associated with, was established in 1948 by filmmaker Sashadhar Mukherjee, founder of Filmalaya Studio, his wife Satirani Mukerji, J M Bhadra and 26 other members. The first celebrations were held at Sri Mandal Hall, also known as Poddar School, in Santacruz, Mumbai. The annual celebration has continued across generations of the Mukerji family. Veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, father of Ayan Mukerji, was closely associated with organising the puja until his death in 2025.- Ends