Cover Furhan Ahmad, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anjula Acharia attend the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 at Lotte New York Palace (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
Furhan Ahmad, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anjula Acharia attend the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 at Lotte New York Palace (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
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Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, other Bollywood stars and the Ambanis brought their A-game to Diwali celebrations. Here’s every show-stopping look from the Festival of Lights
Diwali is the sparkliest night of the year. The Hindu festival of lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil—and it’s the perfect excuse for India’s most influential people, including Bollywood’s biggest stars, to bring out their brightest diamonds, emeralds, and all the fineries you can imagine.
This year’s Diwali celebrations didn't disappoint. From Priyanka Chopra stunning in an Indo-Western ensemble at the All That Glitters Diwali Ball in New York to Shah Rukh Khan keeping it timelessly elegant in a classic black sherwani at designer Manish Malhotra’s famed Diwali bash, every star absolutely served looks.
We’re taking you inside some of the glitziest Diwali parties around the globe—from the All That Glitters Ball in New York to the legendary Kapoor family’s bash (Bollywood’s very own acting dynasty).
Ready to feast your eyes on all the best looks and moments? Let’s dive in.
All That Glitters Ball, New York
The All That Glitters Ball in New York has become the ultimate Diwali celebration for the South Asian diaspora. Hosted annually, this star-studded gala brings together Bollywood actors, business moguls and cultural icons for an evening of traditional glamour, proving Diwali’s global appeal extends far beyond India’s borders. Here’s everyone who attended the ball this year.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Above Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in matching sets, him in a sherwani, her in a fusion co-ord set (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in matching sets, him in a sherwani, her in a fusion co-ord set (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
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Prabal Gurung and Anjula Acharia
Above Designer Prabal Gurung and entrepreneur Anjula Acharia attend the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
Designer Prabal Gurung and entrepreneur Anjula Acharia attend the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
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Kal Penn
Above Kal Penn goes traditional at the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
Kal Penn goes traditional at the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
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Nora Fatehi
Above Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi attends the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi attends the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)
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Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party
Indian designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party is an annual fixture in Mumbai’s social calendar. It sets the bar for Diwali glamour, making it one of the most photographed and talked-about parties of the season. The guest list reads like a who’s who of Indian cinema, with stars arriving in their most show-stopping traditional wear (often his own creations, naturally). It’s also where the country’s most influential people—like the Ambanis— make an appearance, taking the party’s power quotient to the next level.
Nita Ambani
Above Nita Ambani pairs a sequinned sari with rare heart-shaped Colombian emeralds
Above Nita Ambani with actor Rekha (centre) and designer Manish Malhotra (right). Don’t miss Ambani’s mini Hermès Birkin
Nita Ambani pairs a sequinned sari with rare heart-shaped Colombian emeralds
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Radhika Merchant and Shloka Ambani
Above Radhika Merchant looks beautiful in a lace sari with crystals and pearls
Above Shloka Ambani channels regal vibes in a brocade jacket and sharara pants
Radhika Merchant looks beautiful in a lace sari with crystals and pearls
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Shah Rukh Khan with Manish Malhotra
Above Shah Rukh Khan (centre) keeps things classic in a black sherwani at Manish Malhotra’s (left) party
Shah Rukh Khan (centre) keeps things classic in a black sherwani at Manish Malhotra’s (left) party
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Mother-daughter pair Suhana Khan and Gauri Khan
Above Suhana Khan in Manish Malhotra jewellery
Above Gauri Khan in a Manish Malhotra custom sari and Ruby Rush necklace from Zoya Jewels
Suhana Khan in Manish Malhotra jewellery
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Brother-sister duo Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan
Above Sara Ali Khan wears a peach-toned multipanel lehenga from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection
Above Ibrahim Ali Khan looks regal in a maroon sherwani with silver embroidery from the same collection
Sara Ali Khan wears a peach-toned multipanel lehenga from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection
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Kareena Kapoor Khan
Above Kareena Kapoor looks pristine in an ivory salwar kameez with chikankari work—chikankari is a tradiotional embroidery technique from Lucknow
Kareena Kapoor looks pristine in an ivory salwar kameez with chikankari work—chikankari is a tradiotional embroidery technique from Lucknow
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Ishaan Khattar
Above “Homebound” star Ishaan Khattar makes an appearance in an ivory kurta and embroidered stole from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection
“Homebound” star Ishaan Khattar makes an appearance in an ivory kurta and embroidered stole from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection
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Kapoors’ Diwali bash
Above Inside the Kapoor family’s Diwali bash
Inside the Kapoor family’s Diwali bash
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The Kapoors—Bollywood’s most iconic acting dynasty—kept their Diwali celebrations intimate and family-focused this year, with Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and others in the family gathering for a private soirée. The stunning glimpses Bhatt has shared on social media have absolutely gone viral. Her photos showcasing the family’s exquisite traditional ensembles and statement jewellery have given fans a rare peek into the Kapoors’ intimate celebrations.
Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan
Above Alia Bhatt embraces gold for Diwali
Above Kareena Kapoor Khan wears a traditional blue lehenga while Alia Bhatt complements her in a gold attire
Alia Bhatt embraces gold for Diwali
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