Rakul Preet Singh in Dreamlight: A Couture Lehenga for Modern Celebrations

Diwali may be over, but for most Indians, the festival doesn’t end when the lamps are put away. It remains in the way outfits are folded into wardrobes, preserved in photographs, and remembered long after the sweets (mithai) have been cleared. Certain looks, like that, refuse to stay seasonal. They resurface in conversations–fashion and otherwise–saved posts, and even your Pinterest inspiration long after the fireworks have faded. Rakul Preet’s pastel Diwali look belongs to that category. 

Not because it chased festivity, but because it understood it. In a season often defined by Indian maximalism, her choice felt instinctive, almost understated. It was the kind of festive dressing that does not need to announce itself, yet remains unmistakably the talk of the night. 

Rakul Preet’s Pastel Diwali Moment: Get the Look 

What made Rakul Preet’s Diwali look resonate was its effortlessness. Amid jewel tones and high-shine embellishment, she turned to the softness of pastels that held light gently, and a silhouette that moved with the body.  It was festive without being costume-like. 

The lehenga, Dreamlight, captured this balance with ease. True to its name, this Wild at Heart’s bride-favorite favored softness and movement over excess, with light treated as an element rather than an effect. Crafted in tulle, it added an airy volume to the body while maintaining the structure, neither floating away nor weighing the wearer down. 

Paired with a sculpted blouse and finished with statement jewellery–a choker, bangles, rings, and earrings–the look remained focused on the garment itself. The accessories framed the look rather than competing with it, allowing the lehenga’s silhouette, texture, and color story to take center stage. News18 called Dreamlight “an exquisite Aisha Rao lehenga that perfectly balanced modern minimalism with maximalist sparkle.”

In choosing Dreamlight for Diwali, Rakul Preet leaned into a more contemporary festive language, one that valued individuality and craft over overt grandeur. It was, in a way, a reminder that modern Indian celebrations no longer demand heaviness to feel meaningful. Dreamlight emerged early as a favorite, and for good reason.

How Dreamlight is Applique Couture for the Modern Wardrobe 

Designed in tulle, the lehenga feels almost weightless on the body, which is also an intentional contrast to the precision of its handwork. The fabric creates volume without density, allowing the silhouette to move freely while holding its form with confidence. 

What defines Dreamlight, though, is its appliqué artistry. Each motif is placed with deliberation, creating a surface that unfolds gradually rather than revealing itself all at once. From afar, the lehenga glows softly. Up close, its craftsmanship becomes unmistakable with layered textures, subtle colour shifts, and an interplay of patterns that feels considered. The pastel palette, too, plays a crucial role here.

Instead of relying on high-shine embellishment, Dreamlight allows colour to do the work. Gentle hues catch the evening light in measured flashes, creating a shimmer that never overwhelms movement. It is this balance—between airiness and detail—that elevates Dreamlight from festive wear to a couture lehenga rooted in appliqué couture.

Highly chosen for modern cocktail celebrations, the lehenga speaks to women who want their outfits to move as instinctively as they do. Brides and celebrants alike are drawn to the way it holds space without occupying it, and the way it feels present without being prescriptive. In this sense, it reflects a broader shift within bridal couture India is witnessing—towards individuality, wearability, and craftsmanship that feels personal.

Part of Aisha Rao’s Wild at Heart collection, Dreamlight reflects the label’s instinctive approach to colour, movement, and appliqué-driven couture. This Diwali, the collection travelled far beyond Indian celebrations, as was seen worn and embraced globally by women drawn to design that feels expressive and unconstrained by geography.

Diwali outfits are often chosen for a moment. Few go on to live beyond it. Dreamlight does. Rakul Preet’s pastel Diwali lehenga serves as a reminder that celebration doesn’t always need grandeur to feel significant. Sometimes, it is restraint that endures. 

And in that balance of lightness, movement, and appliqué couture, Dreamlight finds its place, not just within a festive season, but within a lasting modern wardrobe.

Discover Dreamlight within the Wild at Heart collection, crafted for women who choose movement, individuality, and appliqué couture that lingers long after the moment has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Is Dreamlight suitable for cocktail brides?

Yes. Dreamlight has been particularly popular with cocktail brides this season, offering a couture lehenga that balances lightness, movement, and refined hand-appliqué, ideal for evening celebrations that call for elegance.

2. What defines Aisha Rao’s appliqué couture?

Aisha Rao Couture is distinguished by meticulously placed appliqué work, vibrant yet nuanced colour stories, and craftsmanship that reveals itself gradually through texture, movement, and detail.

3. Can Dreamlight be styled beyond Diwali or festive occasions?

Designed for versatility, Dreamlight transitions seamlessly from festive celebrations to cocktail evenings, making it a considered choice for brides and celebrants seeking modern Indian couture with lasting relevance.

4. Is the jewellery worn by Rakul Preet part of Aisha Rao Couture?

No. The jewellery styled with the lehenga is not from Aisha Rao Couture and has been used purely to complement the look while allowing the garment to remain the focal point.

5. Where can I shop for the Dreamlight lehenga?

You can shop all our pieces at https://aisharao.com/