20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards/ Red Carpet

The red carpet was rolled out for a bevy of beauties and dapper looking men to arrive. And why not? After all, the evening was special as the stylish B – town divas and elegant men stepped out looking their fashionable best. Shimmering sequins, sheer, bold colours and ethnic wear with a twist dominated the fashion scene at the 20th Annual Life OK Screen Awards. Several celebrities opted for glamorous outfits created by renowned Indian designers and some took the bespoke route, while adding a few stand out elements like ear cuffs, chunky cocktail rings among others that drew a lot of attention. International designers had a strong presence too with the likes of Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh opting for luxury designer labels like Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior. A few celebs even took accessorising to a whole new level, and there were some who preferred to go the minimalistic way.

The outfits seen at the star studded evening were a melange of contemporary ethnic wear and stylish western apparel in a variety of shades and prints. Among the first ones to make a dynamic entry was Kajol, who chose a subtle peach Shantanu and Nikhil dress for the occasion, as she walked in with mother Tanuja and sister Tanishaa. Both Sonali Kulkarni and Pallavi Joshi looked simple yet elegant in the most popular red carpet traditional wear — sari. Shahzahn Padamsee chose another red carpet favourite of this season — a royal blue dress. The actress dazzled in a sharp cutout dress, nude pumps and statement gold necklace. Padamsee went for side swept hair with soft curls and bright pink lips.With the red carpet turning into the ultimate fashion parade, here’s a glimpse of the stars shining in their finery.

Traditional czarinas

Traditional beauties were at it again, as they stood out in their stunning six yards, anarkalis, lehanga-cholis among others.Veteran actress Tanuja, who rejoiced in the company of her two daughters, looked bright and delightful in a sunny yellow sari with a thin red border. She added a double strand pearl necklace with pearl earrings, which looked elegant.

The stylish Rekha looked every inch a stunning diva in her trademark Kanjeevaram saree, as she chose a pink hue this year. The wide border and rich pallu of the saree was the highlight of her outfit and the actress opted for heavy kundan necklace, earrings and bangles to go with it.

Jaya Bachchan looked pretty in pink as she picked a fuschia sari with golden motifs and a thin gold border line. The actress was glowing, as she put her best foot forward in a pair of golden kitten heels and a beige clutch with gold detailing. She accessorised it with a ruby and diamond set, traditional bangles, tiny pink bindi and gold ring. The neat bun with a blooming mogra gajra and fuschia lips looked perfect on her.

Jury member Moushumi Chatterjee shone in a cherry red sari with golden buti designs. A set of golden bangles and a shiny gold batwa completed the traditional look.

Poonam Dhillon looked elegant in a bright green lace sari. The broad border of the sari had some interesting paisley prints in gold, while the mix of red and pigment green on her blouse added some extra colour to the outfit.

Sari with a spin

Instead of following the ‘we have seen that before’ route, a few stylish ladies went a notch above, by scoring high on quirkyness in the ethnic department. Be it opting for peppy colours or unique cuts; these girls dared to be different. Kalki Koechlin’s eccentric Nikhil Thampi sari gown was one of the quirkiest take on a traditional attire that we got to see. Koechlin’s fusion desi pick had a mix of silk and lace and the colour combination of mustard and black blended well. The Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani girl kept it simple with a pair of big, gold earrings and a neat updo.

Adhuna Akhtar’s stark white sari sure made heads turn. The funky hairstylist chose to drape the pallu over her shoulder and pinned it up with a golden brooch. A golden flower head accessory added some extra bling to her outfit and a pair of off- white peep toes completed her look.

Swara Bhaskar picked a Rabani and Rakha concept sari with embellishments, which was earlier seen on the runway at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014. The actress enhanced her earthy look with a big ring and pair of earrings by Renu Oberoi. A simple updo went well with her outfit.

Sophie Chaudhary made a stylish outing in a black half and half sari by Manish Malhotra, which had bursts of fushcia and light golden paisley prints. The chic and stylish actress kept it simple with a black clutch, bindi; while the heavy gold earrings with intricate designs gave an interesting twist to the outfit and so did the simple hair updo.

Ethnic twist

Some ethnic outfits saw a twist in the yarn, with the use of sequins, interesting colours and more. Juhi Chawla picked an ivory bandhgala jacket kurta and a black lehanga with golden flower motifs by Anita Dongre. She added some colour with a venetian red dupatta, the golden border and buti motifs of which added some extra bling. For her hair, Chawla went for a slightly loose, side fishtail braid. The make-up was simple with just a dab of nude gloss, some kajal and metallic gray nail paint.

Raveena Tandon’s embellished off-white sari with a golden border made for a shimmery number. Instead of going for a regular fabric, the actress chose sheer golden sleeves for the blouse. Tandon didn’t opt for too many accessories, with just a chunky pair of gold earrings and a big ring. Like Chawla, Tandon too went for a messy sidebraid; while the rust nail paint added some colour.

Divya Khosla Kumar’s mint Sabyasachi outfit made her look like a princess from a fairytale. The touch of white lace on sheer looked lovely and the petite actress turned director accessorised her look with a statement pearl necklace and earrings from Anmol jewellery and pretty pearl studded clutch from Lovetobag. The rose pink blush blended well with Kumar’s clear and fair skin.

Shabana Azmi turned up in a sophisticated yet stylish black and indigo ghagra – kurta ensemble, with delicate golden embroidery work. Azmi
kept it simple with minimal make up and a neat hair do.

Black beauties

What’s a dazzling red carpet without the dominance of black? The mysterious and sleek colour was a favourite at the red carpet yet again.

2013’s golden girl Deepika Padukone arrived in a stunning black Alexander McQueen keyhole gown, with a detailed golden embroidered neckline. Instead of opting for a gold embellished belt like Hollywood actress Kate Hudson, who wore the same dress at the Golden Globes in 2013, Padukone wore a pair of dark pentagon earrings by House of Chic. The stunning actress gave the outfit her own touch, as she mixed the black and gold ensemble with deep red lips and nails. The Chennai Express star glowed with the right amount of make-up, which blended well with her complexion. A sleek and sharp hair do added a certain edginess to the look.

Kajal Aggarwal was seen in a black lace and lining dress by Vizyon. She accessorised her look with a chunky neckpiece and pearl bracelet by House of Chic and a pair of black peeptoes. The off shoulder dress had an interesting zigzag pattern, which showed off the inner red lining.

Preeti Desai went for an all black ensemble, as she looked sharp in a jet black dress with an embellished neckline. The Shor In The City actress opted for nude lips, smokey eyes and top knot bun with a futuristic twist; while showing off her toned leg with the thigh high slit. A pair of black pumps complemented her outfit.

Kainaat Arora kept it simple with a sequin black dress. The Grand Masti actress opted for straight hair, orange lips and very little make up. Arora wore a casual watch and a pair of pointed ankle strap heels in black to complete her look.

Classic divas

A few fashionistas stepped out in light hues. Among the first ones to walk in early under the setting sun was Kajol, who chose a peach Shantanu and Nikhil dress for the occasion. The doe-eyed beauty picked turquoise earrings by House of Chic to go with the outfit. Simple eyeliner, light coral lip color and simple blow-dryed hair completed Kajol’s look.

Chitrangada Singh wore a white Christian Dior ball gown with a well fitted black waist panel, which complemented her well-toned body. The Inkaar actress stayed off heavy make-up. With voluminous hair, nude nail paint, winged eyeliner and a light pink lipstick; Singh took the au naturale look to an all new level.

Neha Dhupia’s ivory floor length Ranna Gill maxi dress with detailed embroidery on the sheer fabric wowed one and all. Side swept hair with loose waves, inner winged eyeliner and nude lips went well with her outfit; giving her a fresh and radiant look.

Himmatwala girl, Tamannah Bhatia picked an off-white Carmen Marc Valvo gown, with both floral and artistic designs in gray and black. The side swept hair with slight bangs on her forehead went well with Bhatia’s bright complexion. Bhatia added some metallic bling with a pair of chunky earrings and a shiny, big rock on her right hand.

Commando actress Pooja Chopra rocked in the above-the-knee-length light gray dress. Although the petite actress was in pain, she looked charming in the ruffled dress with silver sequin work. The light make-up, double coated mascara and side bangs were just perfect.

Sparkling belles

Sequins, shimmer and sheer ruled the evening; as a host of B – town beauties sashayed down the red carpet in gorgeous, blingy gowns.

Sonakshi Sinha upped the glam quotient in an Amit GT nude dress with sequined embroidery, a pair of golden House of Chic earrings, a ring by Viange and nude pumps. With soft, wavy hair, clear complexion, the right amount of blush on the apple of her cheeks and a bright pink lip colour; Sinha sure rocked the glam girl look.

Another actress who flaunted an Amit GT creation, was The Lunchbox girl, Nimrat Kaur shining bright in a cobalt blue sharp shoulder dress with sequined work. Kaur added an additional touch of blue with her sapphire earrings and finger ring. A studded black clutch with diamond work and simple updo completed her look. The make up wasn’t too heavy, with just a stroke of peach lipstick.

Debutante Vaani Kapoor allowed her metallic grey sequin dress to do the talking and kept it minimal on both the accessories and make-up front. With a simple bun and some extra bling in the form of diamond earrings, Kapoor sure stood out.

Sonal Chauhan played peek – a – boo with her sheer golden embroidered Amritraj Bora gown, which managed to grab a lot of eyeballs. The actress paired it up with glitter peep toes and a pair of golden – green earrings. Chauhan added a little bit of colour to her otherwise gold dominated outfit with scarlet red lips and nails.

The blue bloom

Various shades of blue, which rocked the Autumn / Winter 2013 runways across the globe, turned out to be the colour of the evening. Right from cobalt, navy to cerulean; a host of B-town divas picked up outfits in different hues of the colour of imagination.

Bipasha Basu went the ethnic way with a royal blue anarkali dress by Manish Malhotra. The elegant dress was a mix of velvet and sheer, with golden sequin detailing on the shoulder, waist and the gher. A gorgeous kundan necklace by Maheep Kapoor adorned her neck, which turned out to be the highlight of her outfit. Golden glitter peep toes complimented her outfit well. An elegant updo with a few strands of wavy hair standing out, fuschia lips and a rose pink blush gave her the perfect traditional touch.

Sonali Bendre’s floor length Surily Goel dress had just the right amount of golden sequins on the shoulder and waist, which went well with the cerulean hue of her outfit. Minimal make- up, black nail paint and a dab of shiny pink gloss completed her look.

Aditi Rao Hydari’s pixie cut took all the attention, but her strapless Harsh Harsh couture navy blue gown looked elegant. Deep red lips and pearl earrings finished her look.

Shruti Haasan looked charming in a Gaurav Gupta couture gown, with fine floral lace designs on the black sheer fabric. The fishtail of her gown had an interesting dash of blue with black. The Ramaiya Vastavaiya star chose black stud earrings to go with her outfit.

Anjana Sukhani’s shimmery velvet dress was simple and the actress added a dash of colour with bright red lips, nails and a studded red clutch.

Bold hues

Bold colours were back on the red carpet, ranging from wine red, purple to deep reds. Richa Chadda, who had a good year with both Fukrey and Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-leela, walked in wearing a wine red gown with black embellishments, part of Jade’s collection called Innana by Monica and Karishma. The actress looked glamorous with perfectly blow dried, side swept hair. A hint of blush, black eyeliner and fuschia lips was the perfect choice for this sinful look.

Huma Qureshi looked every inch a goddess in her deep red Nikhil Thampi single shoulder dress. The actress opted for side swept hair with curls at the end, which added a touch of elegance. Her choice of ankle strap red heels and a chunky gold finger ring went well with the overall look and French tip nails was easy on the eye.

Shilpa Shukla dared to play with colours as she chose a radiant orchid Nachiket Barve single shoulder dress, with a thin bright pink jodhpuri style belt clinched on the waist. Shukla chose a purple clutch with colourful designs to go with the outfit, which was co-ordinated with her belt. The short crop gave her a sharp look, while the make- up included some bronzer on the cheeks and a dab of purple lipstick.

Tanishaa Mukherjee chose a cherry red satin strapless gown. The actress went for soft, tonged curls to go with her simple outfit. An off white clutch completed her look.

Class apart

If the divas turned up in their best attire, the men weren’t too far behind. Smart tuxedos were one of the hot favourite picks of the evening, as several good looking men suited up and put their best foot forward for the starry evening. The legendary Amitabh Bachchan, who always manages to impress with his elegant attire, looked dashing in a metallic gray checkered blazer. He opted for a waistcoat in the same fabric. The red tie added a royal feel to his suit and the geeky black spectacle frames complimented his outfit.

Shah Rukh Khan looked impeccably stylish as he turned up in a jet black three-piece suit. A bright blue pocket square added some colour to his outfit. Khan sported a stubble. His long locks were gelled, pulled back and tied up in a pony tail, while the golden streaks in his hair (part of his look for Happy New Year) stood out. He picked a pair of black lace up formal shoes to go with his outfit.

Shahid Kapoor gave his boyish looks a miss and made a stunning entry in a double-breasted Troy Costa suit. The dapper looking actor preferred to keep the top button of his white shirt open, giving a more relaxed vibe to his outfit. The bright pink pocket square added a pop of colour and helped in breaking the monotony of his black suit. The long and shiny locks with a thick beard looked charming on Kapoor.

Abhishek Bachchan looked suave in an all black single button suit with broad black lapels. He opted for a dark gray shirt. Bachchan wore a black aztec bow tie, as he looked stylish in the clean-shaven look. The sharp sideburns and neat hair do complimented his gentlemanly look.

Film-maker Karan Johar made an entry looking well-dressed in a black velvet blazer. But what really stood out were his black sequin Jimmy Choo shoes, which added some bling to his all black ensemble.

Vivek Oberoi too went for the mystical colour. In a smart suit complete with a tie and black leather shoes; Oberoi got the formal look right with this outfit. The blazer had a thin jet black lapel, which was co-ordinated with his pocket square.
The actor was seen sporting front bangs, which was similar to the one that he had carried off in his debut film Saathiya.

Anupam Kher was at his stylish best in a well fitted black tuxedo. The black tie looked sophisticated and the formal black shoes went well with his graceful look.

Rajkummar Rao was seen in a classic dinner suit, as he sported a handlebar moustache. We like how he added some more charm to the outfit with a black neck bow tie made out of satin. The side parted hair and bow tie gave a sweet, vintage feel to his look.

Boman Irani arrived looking his usual suave self. He wore the black suit, white shirt with a pink and white coloured pocket square with great confidence. Irani’s square black spectacle frames complemented his outfit.

Kai Po Che actor Amit Sadh went for a well-fitted Shantanu and Nikhil black suit. He opted for a white shirt and added some elegance to the outfit with a formal black tie. Sadh kept it simple on the accessories front with just a leather strap watch.

The desi touch

Some fashionable men didn’t shy away from taking the ethnic route and we must say, that they looked sharp. The dashing Farhan Akhtar rocked an emerald green velvet Nehru jacket with great flamboyance. The well tailored white shirt was bang on, while the soft beige pants completed this contemporary ethnic outfit. Akhtar opted for a metallic gray pocket square and refrained from adding any accessory, thus going for a simple yet classy look.

Riteish Deshmukh chose an elegant black Jodhpuri bandhgala with black fitted trousers for the occasion. The Grand Masti actor looked charming and we like how the golden buttons add the perfect amount of bling to his outfit. The actor wore a pure white full sleeve shirt inside, giving the peek-a-boo effect. Deshmukh chose a colorful pocket square, mixed with red, blue and indigo coloured prints.

Kunal Kemmu picked a fern blue bandhgala with brown buttons. It was interesting to see the actor adding a touch of pink with his fuschia pocket square. The blue and pink combination went well with his creme jodhpuri pants. He chose brown formal shoes to go with his outfit and an accessory in the form of his metallic earrings.

Superstar of the Bengali film industry, Prosenjit Chatterjee made a stylish appearance in a white bandhgala. The turquoise buttons made for a great choice. He gave the outfit a semi formal look with a pair of greenish white washed denims.

Film-maker Onir looked spiffy in a black bandhgala sherwani. A pair of grey denims and black leather mojaris completed his semi formal look.

Different take

Who said bright and bold colors, floral prints and interesting add ons were only reserved for women? There were quite a few men who experimented with their pick for the evening, instead of opting for the regular fare. Ranveer Singh caught a lot of attention with his bright blue velvet blazer by Tom Ford, which was paired with a Dior outfit. The actor picked a striped sky blue and white pocket square, as he smiled his way on the red carpet and posed for several photographs. A pair of black shoes completed his look.

Varun Dhawan went for a smart white jacket with navy blue piping. The young actor looked dashing, as he paired navy blue trousers with his outfit. Instead of going for the usual accessories, Dhawan wore a zantedeschia flower on the lapel. Overall, the outfit had a very formal, vintage feel; which blended well with the actor’s boyish looks.

Abhay Deol chose a semi-formal attire for the event. He picked a light charcoal blazer with a collar in a darker version of the same shade, a white shirt and paired it with a black tie. The well-fitted pair of dark blue denims was a good choice, while the actor preferred to shun the usual black formal shoes for a pair of brown pointed ones.

The mini floral printed shirt worn by Aftab Shivdasani was truly one of a kind. He picked a royal blue striped tie to go with his gentian blue suit. The actor opted for a pair of formal lace up shoes in rust.

Debutante Girish Taurani was exuberant in a sangria shade suit and he wore it with a dotted blue tie. The pocket square and formal shoes added a dash of black to his otherwise colorful outfit.