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Tejal, daughter of Sanjeev and Supriya Kulkarni, channelled regal sophistication in a handwoven bandhani-based Sabyasachi lehenga, delicately embroidered with mirrors, pearls, and traditional marodi work. The silhouette was a nod to India’s artisanal legacy, yet it carried a modern sensibility—perfectly in sync with the...