Forget your sherwanis and kurta-pyjama sets, there is nothing and we mean nothing as dope as a properly tied dhoti, paired with a crisp kurta. And if you go the white-on-white route, things don’t get any better. Hand on heart, doesn’t Suniel Shetty look dope here?

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But don’t take our word for it. Here are a few celebrities who wore the classic dhoti-kurta combo like a boss, and showed us why classics never go out of style.

1. Vijay Deverakonda

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Just take a good hard look at that printed dhoti that Vijay is wearing, and tell us how cool it is. Vijay has some serious style moves. Clearly, we ought to be taking lessons from him.

2. Rana Daggubati

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Although Rana was mostly dressed in sarongs and lungis for his wedding, he did wear a really sublime dhoti-kurta set. The beige coloured kurta and dhoti had a very quaint and simple texture on them which made it even more ethereal.

3. Varun Dhawan

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Then, there is Varun Dhawan, who gave the kurta his own twist. The pink buttoned kurta, actually goes well with the dhoti pants that he’s wearing. We also like his choice of adding a nice pair of Chelsea boots to the mix, instead of slippers or mojaris.

4. Raftaar

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This is a favourite of ours - as classic as things get, Raftaar, who is usually spotted in suits, tracksuits and the best of streetwear, looked dope in this kurta and dhoti. And don’t miss those embossed mojaris he’s wearing. This outfit is how you go full-on desi, with style.

5. Nagarjuna

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Again, a classic and timeless pairing. Nothing, and we mean nothing beats the panache of a crisp white kurta with a white dhoti that has embroidered borders. Nagarjuna rocked the heck out of this ensemble, didn’t he?

6. Aparshakti Khurana

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Finally, we have Aparshakti Khurana, here. This is how you take a simple dhoti to the next level. We really like the choice of his katha-stitched kurta and that simple bandi. We also like how he has added his zaniness to the outfit with those Balenciaga sock sneakers. 

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