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Rising gold costs are prompting Indian consumers to adjust their Dhanteras purchases toward lightweight jewellery, gold coins and 18-carat options. Silver is also seeing strong demand, with volumes expected to rise 10% following significant price corrections. Retailers report growing interest in diamond-studded items and lower-carat gold pieces as families prepare for the upcoming wedding season.

Actress Ananya Panday recreated Rani Mukerji's iconic silver sequin lehenga look from 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...' song 'Say Shava Shava' for Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party on Thursday. Ananya's version gave a modern twist to the iconic piece. The shimmery ensemble featured a bralette blouse, a mermaid skirt, a dupatta with a jewelled belt on the waist and spaghetti straps.

Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut shared a Diwali video wearing a Banarasi-inspired lehenga in dusty blush-pink and deep red tones with heavy floral embroidery. She styled it with a Gujarati seedha pallu drape, gold choker, maang tika, and gajra, keeping her makeup minimal to complement the elaborate traditional ensemble.

Alia Bhatt celebrated Diwali in a pistachio-green lehenga styled by Rhea Kapoor, paired with a Rajasthani-style anghi blouse featuring dense gold embroidery, a sheer cropped jacket, and minimal jewellery including a matha patti. She shared festive pictures with husband Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha, who twinned in coordinated outfits.

Actress Sonam Kapoor celebrated Diwali at her Notting Hill home in an ivory custom Anavila ensemble, styled by Rhea Kapoor. She accessorised with her mother Sunita Kapoor's heirloom multi-strand pearl necklace and gold chandbalis with emerald accents. Husband Anand Ahuja complemented her in a black bandhgala. Sonam shared photos on November 8 with a heartfelt caption for Anand.

Shraddha Kapoor wore a custom Gopi Vaid cream-to-yellow ombre anarkali for Diwali at home, paired with a sheer organza dupatta, gold pearl earrings, and a fresh gajra. The light, re-wearable look — ideal for haldi, mehndi, or intimate wedding functions — features subtle mirror-work and minimal jewellery.