{
  "id": 12881001,
  "title": "Kangana Ranaut Honors Himachali Heritage in an Olive-Gold Velvet Kurta and Traditional Topi for Meeting with President Droupadi Murmu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/kangana-ranaut-honors-himachali-heritage-in-an-olive-gold-velvet",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/ampstories/lifestyle/kangana-ranaut-honors-himachali-heritage-in-an-olive-gold-velvet-kurta-and-traditional-topi-for-meeting-with-president-droupadi-murmu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kangana Ranaut showcased her Himachali heritage during meetings with President Droupadi Murmu in Manali. She chose an olive-gold crushed velvet kurta set as her attire of choice, highlighting local Himachali crafts and traditions. The kurta featured a striking yoke adorned with vibrant embroidered geometric patterns in pink, royal blue, green, and orange, reminiscent of traditional Kullu weaves. Kangana accessorized her outfit with a two-toned dupatta in rich emerald green and royal blue shades, making the outfit even more visually stunning.\n\nThe defining cultural element of her ensemble was a traditional Himachali topi. The topi boasted a bright pink crown, a green velvet band, and a golden brooch. This iconic piece of Himachali attire symbolized state pride and cultural identity. During the meeting with President Droupadi Murmu, Kangana brought the cultural exchange to a closer level by presenting the President with an authentic, handcrafted Kullvi shawl, further emphasizing her respect for Himachali traditions.",
  "summary": "Kangana Ranaut honored her roots by donning traditional Himachali attire for her meetings with President Droupadi Murmu in Manali. The actor-politician chose an olive-gold crushed velvet kurta set, bringing local Himachali crafts and heritage to the front. The star feature of the outfit was its vibrant yoke, adorned with bold embroidered geometric panels in pink, royal blue, green, and orange…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}