Best looks from celeb Diwali parties: Nita Ambani’s emeralds, Shah Rukh Khan’s sherwani, and more

Diwali is the sparkliest night of the year. The Hindu festival of lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil—and it’s the perfect excuse for India’s most influential people, including Bollywood’s biggest stars, to bring out their brightest diamonds, emeralds, and all the fineries you can imagine.

This year’s Diwali celebrations didn't disappoint. From Priyanka Chopra stunning in an Indo-Western ensemble at the All That Glitters Diwali Ball in New York to Shah Rukh Khan keeping it timelessly elegant in a classic black sherwani at designer Manish Malhotra’s famed Diwali bash, every star absolutely served looks.

We’re taking you inside some of the glitziest Diwali parties around the globe—from the All That Glitters Ball in New York to the legendary Kapoor family’s bash (Bollywood’s very own acting dynasty).

Ready to feast your eyes on all the best looks and moments? Let’s dive in.

All That Glitters Ball, New York

The All That Glitters Ball in New York has become the ultimate Diwali celebration for the South Asian diaspora. Hosted annually, this star-studded gala brings together Bollywood actors, business moguls and cultural icons for an evening of traditional glamour, proving Diwali’s global appeal extends far beyond India’s borders. Here’s everyone who attended the ball this year.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in matching sets, him in a sherwani, her in a fusion co-ord set (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)

Prabal Gurung and Anjula Acharia

Designer Prabal Gurung and entrepreneur Anjula Acharia attend the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)

Kal Penn

Kal Penn goes traditional at the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Jared Siskin/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)

Nora Fatehi

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi attends the All That Glitters Diwali Ball 2025 (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for All That Glitters Diwali Ball)

Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party

Indian designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party is an annual fixture in Mumbai’s social calendar. It sets the bar for Diwali glamour, making it one of the most photographed and talked-about parties of the season. The guest list reads like a who’s who of Indian cinema, with stars arriving in their most show-stopping traditional wear (often his own creations, naturally). It’s also where the country’s most influential people—like the Ambanis— make an appearance, taking the party’s power quotient to the next level.

Nita Ambani

Nita Ambani pairs a sequinned sari with rare heart-shaped Colombian emeralds

Nita Ambani with actor Rekha (centre) and designer Manish Malhotra (right). Don’t miss Ambani’s mini Hermès Birkin

Radhika Merchant and Shloka Ambani

Radhika Merchant looks beautiful in a lace sari with crystals and pearls

Shloka Ambani channels regal vibes in a brocade jacket and sharara pants

Shah Rukh Khan with Manish Malhotra

Shah Rukh Khan (centre) keeps things classic in a black sherwani at Manish Malhotra’s (left) party

Mother-daughter pair Suhana Khan and Gauri Khan

Suhana Khan in Manish Malhotra jewellery

Gauri Khan in a Manish Malhotra custom sari and Ruby Rush necklace from Zoya Jewels

Brother-sister duo Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan

Sara Ali Khan wears a peach-toned multipanel lehenga from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection

Ibrahim Ali Khan looks regal in a maroon sherwani with silver embroidery from the same collection

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor looks pristine in an ivory salwar kameez with chikankari work—chikankari is a tradiotional embroidery technique from Lucknow

Ishaan Khattar

“Homebound” star Ishaan Khattar makes an appearance in an ivory kurta and embroidered stole from Manish Malhotra’s Inaya collection

Kapoors’ Diwali bash

Inside the Kapoor family’s Diwali bash

The Kapoors—Bollywood’s most iconic acting dynasty—kept their Diwali celebrations intimate and family-focused this year, with Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and others in the family gathering for a private soirée. The stunning glimpses Bhatt has shared on social media have absolutely gone viral. Her photos showcasing the family’s exquisite traditional ensembles and statement jewellery have given fans a rare peek into the Kapoors’ intimate celebrations.

Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan

Alia Bhatt embraces gold for Diwali

Kareena Kapoor Khan wears a traditional blue lehenga while Alia Bhatt complements her in a gold attire

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