Kangana Ranaut goes full ‘pahadi girl’ in traditional Himachali topi, shawl and embroidered suit

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut proudly embraced her Himachali heritage during a three-day visit to the state. The BJP MP and President Droupadi Murmu met at the historic Hidimba Devi Temple, where Ranaut presented the President with a Kullvi shawl, a traditional garment from her hometown. In Manali, she wore an olive green velvet salwar suit adorned with pink, blue, green, and orange embroidery, matching the traditional Kullu attire.

Completing her "pahadi girl" look, she sported a green Himachali topi paired with a green and blue dupatta, gold earrings, and a bindi. Ranaut also shared her appreciation for Himachali folk music on Instagram, expressing her fondness for the song 'Amma puchdi.' The Himachali shawl, crafted from sheep wool, is a winter staple for women in Kullu, Mandi, and Kinnaur regions, revered as both art and tradition.

The traditional cap, too, signifies identity, pride, and heritage, with each district in Himachal Pradesh boasting its unique style.