Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s 20-year-old bridal look proves why classic red lehenga never goes out of style
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni just took everyone on the sweetest trip down memory lane, and fashion lovers are quietly loving every second of it.As she marks 20 years of marriage with Bharat Sahni, Riddhima shared a throwback wedding video that feels equal parts emotional and glamorous. The clip, straight from January 25, 2006, captures everything that made the Kapoor wedding so special – from Rishi Kapoor escorting his future son-in-law to the mandap, to Ranbir Kapoor walking his sister towards a new chapter, and those soft, unscripted family moments that only time can make more precious.But let’s talk about the bridal look. Because even two decades later, Riddhima’s wedding outfit still feels timeless.
Staying rooted in tradition, she chose a classic bright red lehenga by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla – longtime family favourites and masters of old-world bridal craft. The ensemble was rich without being overwhelming, layered with gold pitta embroidery, gota patti, brocade accents and fine threadwork. The structured blouse, voluminous skirt and heavily worked dupatta came together in a look that could easily pass for a modern heirloom bride today.Her jewellery only added to the regal mood. Gold kaleeras swayed softly, red bangles framed her wrists, while haath phool, kadhas and stacked rings completed the traditional Punjabi bridal stack. The statement necklace and earrings, set with gold and rubies, matched her ruby-studded maang tikka perfectly. With her hair pulled back into a sleek bun and makeup kept bold but elegant, Riddhima looked every bit the classic Kapoor bride. Ranbir Kapoor, meanwhile, nailed the brother-of-the-bride energy in an ivory and black sherwani. His black bandhgala jacket, detailed with ivory embroidery, sequins and beadwork, stood out beautifully against the softer kurta and trousers. A golden pagdi finished the look with just the right festive flourish.Along with the video, Riddhima penned a heartfelt note, remembering how her parents once held her hand and sent her into “a new life with their love, blessings and prayers.” And in a line that quietly melted hearts, she wrote about finding in Bharat a partner who has stood by her through every season of life – still choosing him, twenty years later, every single day.Two decades on, the video isn’t just a reminder of a beautiful wedding. It’s a snapshot of family, legacy, love and a bridal look that proves some styles truly never fade.
