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Navya Naveli Nanda Honors Mother Shweta Bachchan by Wearing Her 2015 Runway Gown
Navya Naveli Nanda paid tribute to her mother, Shweta Bachchan, by wearing a gown originally worn by Bachchan at a fashion event celebrating designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's 40th anniversary in the industry. The golden mini dress, featuring circular and scalloped detailing, was first showcased by Shweta Bachchan at the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week in 2015. For the recent event, Nanda paired the dress with matching embellished pumps and kept her accessories minimal, allowing the gown's intricate design to remain the focus. The outfit carries personal significance for Nanda, who was a teenager when she watched her mother wear the same creation on the runway in 2015. She had sat in the front row that day alongside her grandmother, Jaya Bachchan. The appearance also marked Nanda's return to the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla label after an eight-year gap, coinciding with the brand's milestone anniversary. Her choice to revive the dress has been seen as a tribute to family history as well as a fashion statement, linking her mother's earlier appearance with the present celebration.