Celestial Nights: Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter front Kalki’s celestial couture collection

Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter front Kalki’s The Celestial Nights couture collection, part of Bride & Groom ’26, drawing inspiration from constellations, moonlight, eclipses, nebulae and meteor showers and translating the night sky into modern occasionwear.

The campaign features Ishaan and Janhvi in looks that explore togetherness without resorting to coordinated dressing. Their ensembles share celestial detailing, tonal colour palettes, textures and intricate craftsmanship, while maintaining distinct silhouettes and individual identities.

For women, the collection experiments with sculpted corsets, asymmetric blouses, contemporary lehengas, embellished drapes, fluid skirts, dramatic capes and ethereal veils. The menswear offering takes a sharper evening approach with tailored suits, double-breasted jackets, structured overlays, deep sculpted necklines and fluid trousers.

The colour story moves through deep sapphire, cosmic blue, midnight black, gunmetal, luminous silver and moonlit ivory. Crystal trails, pearl-like embellishments, starburst details and constellation-inspired embroidery add to the celestial aesthetic. Deep sapphire velvet, sheer structured fabrics, metallic surfaces and fluid layers further bring texture and movement to the looks.

Personalisation also forms a key part of the collection, particularly through KALKI’s celestial veils. These can be customised with wedding dates, initials, vows, sacred names, shlokas, meaningful symbols or even the constellation visible on a significant night, turning the bridal accessory into a more personal keepsake.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the collection, founder Saurabh Gupta said, “Indian weddings have always looked to the stars, from kundalis and auspicious timings to the belief that two destinies are cosmically aligned. With The Celestial Nights, we reimagined this tradition through contemporary couture, translating constellations, celestial motifs and personal details into looks that feel modern yet deeply rooted. It is a celebration of love that is not only written in the stars but woven into every detail.”

With Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor bringing the collection to life, The Celestial Nights presents a more experimental direction for Kalki Bride & Groom ’26. The edit moves beyond conventional occasion silhouettes to explore proportions, layering, evening dressing and individual styling, with looks designed for celebrations ranging from sangeets to after-hours wedding events.

The collection will be showcased across Kalki stores and digital platforms, with the campaign extending through social-led content focused on its craftsmanship, styling and different celebration moods.

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The Celestial Nights marks an experimental direction for Kalki Bride & Groom 26, blending celestial motifs with personal storytelling as it expands beyond traditional silhouettes. For more DPIFF entertainment coverage, visit the DPIFF newsroom.