Contrast Sarees For The Win: Aditi Rao Hydari, Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Others Champion The Trend In 2026

Despite the ever-changing world of fashion trends, the popularity of contrast sarees has remained untouched. In 2026, contrast saris have made a comeback, and celebrities like Aditi Rao Hydari and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have embraced the trend by wearing colourful and contrasting combinations. The use of contrasting colours on borders and blouses is a testament to how traditional fashion can be fused with modern styles.

Contrast Saree Looks By Bollywood Actresses: 

1. Lime Green Sari With Purple Blouse

Featuring a timeless styling hack of colour blocking, Aditi Rao Hydari looked royal in a lime green Kanjivaram silk saree with a royal purple blouse. The gold zari pallu and scattered buti work across the saree truly added a traditional flair. She accessorised the look with intricate traditional golden jewellery.

Aditi Rao Hydari In Green And Purple Kanjivaram COntrast Sari (Image Credit: Instagram @/aditiraohydari) 

2. Peach And Green

The match made in heaven, adding a perfect vibe for summer, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a trendsetter in a plain peach saree paired with a classic round-neck green blouse. She kept her look minimal with a delicate pearl choker necklace, kada on both wrists, and a golden traditional earring.

Samantha In Contrast Saree (Image Credit: Instagram @samantharuthprabhuoffl) 

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3. Pink And Golden

Kiara Advani truly looked like a vision in a duotone saree in green and pink shades paired with a contrast golden bralette blouse. patchwork, ‘buta’ work, and gold embroidery, along with crepe-cut borders, added a traditional touch to her lightweight, bold and chic sari.

Kiara Advani Pink And Green Contrast Saree (Image Credit: Instagram @kiaraaliaadvani) 

4. Pink And Blue

Madhuri Dixit Nene exuded elegance in a contrasting royal blue and rani pink silk sari, featuring woven motifs of Sambalpuri patta silk, one of Odisha’s finest handloom crafts. The florals and geometric motifs, along with a detailed zari border, truly made the 90s diva stand out. She accessorised the look with golden layered rani haar, matching jhumkas and stacked kadas.

Madhuri Dixit's Contrast Sari (Image Credit: Instagram @madhuridixitnene) 

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Fashion trends are ever-evolving, but contrast saris have managed to stand out throughout the ages of traditional fashion, thanks to their elegance and versatility, giving fashion enthusiasts plenty of scope to experiment with traditional and modern aesthetics.