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17-year-old Nitanshi Goel made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year in stunning JADE by Monica and Karishma ensembles. For her first look, the Laapataa Ladies actress went with an ivory pre-draped sari by the designer. While the pearl-adorned outfit was another addition to the list of iconic sari moments at the Cannes red carpet, it was her hair accessory that caught our attention.
Nitanshi decided to pay tribute to the women who have come before her and made their mark on the Indian cinema landscape with her custom hair paranda. Crafted by Be Abhika, the paranda featured cascading strands of pearls with tiny photoframes containing these female icons’ photographs interspersed among them.
The traditional hair ornament has seen many iterations over the years, with modern brides opting for a variety of styles when it comes to their parandas. A vibrant symbol of Punjabi pride, the paranda adds a traditional flourish to ethnic ensembles, especially in Northern India.
Woven seamlessly into the braid, the paranda is characterised by the ornate tassels at the end of the braid, often custom-crafted to echo the hues and motifs of the wearer's ensemble.
Modern brides are opting for the paranda and giving it their own twist. New designs explore interweaving ornaments like pearls or beads to customise it according to their wedding style. During her wedding festivities, Radhika Merchant wore a bespoke Tarun Tahiliani lehenga laden with colourful Rabari embroidery and mirrorwork. Her custom paranda complemented the riotous colours and playful energy of the outfit.
Nitanshi’s pearl strand parandi with photo frames interwoven between them could be a great way to tell your story through your accessories, much like a customised kaleera.
What do you think of the look?