Published 16:03 IST, May 16th 2023

Mindy Kaling wears Manish Malhotra ensemble to National Museum of Asian Art

Mindy Kaling donned a Manish Malhotra creation with over 4,000 Swarovski crystals and stones at the National Museum of Asian Art's centennial.

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Mindy Kaling, who is well kwn for her role in Office, donned a Manish Malhotra creation at National Museum of Asian Art's centennial. She attended a commemorative dinner in museum in Washington DC on Thursday. actress-producer wore a custom couture ensemble that featured an embellished black lehenga set with floral designs.

Manish Malhotra decoded her look in an Instagram post and revealed that he went for a fusion style. He wrote, " lovely @mindykaling celebrates 100th anniversary of Smithsonian’s National Museum Of Asian Art in a custom Manish Malhotra ensemble. Details: A ir tulle sheer blouse paired with a fitted skirt featuring floral artwork in gunmetal crystals, stones, and sequin embellishments. look displays abstract geometric borders trimmed with plush fear detailing." 

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Indian designer told People Magazine that  outfit featured 4,000 Swarovski crystals, stones, and sequins. Manish Malhotra highlighted Mindy Kaling's garment by incorporating 300 black fears that were ethically sourced. designer and his entire team dedicated almost 2,500 hours to making ensemble. Office actress completed her look with chic makeup and strapped heels. Check post below: 

Mindy Kaling on attending gala

Mindy Kaling penned a long te after attending 100th anniversary of National Museum of Asian Art. She wrote, " Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art in Washington D.C. is celebrating its 100th(!) anniversary, and I was hored to emcee ir gala as a member of board. I love @natasianart! To see objects reflecting my South Asian herit presented among treasures is incredibly meaningful. I was also thrilled to be able to wear @manishmalhotra05, an iconic Indian designer I’ve admired for so long, and to get to meet Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @repjayapal, Congressman Ro Khanna @reprokhanna, U.S. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and see my friends, White House Director of Speechwriting, Vinay Reddy, and his lovely wife Neelima. A perfect night." Check post below:

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Mindy Kaling's full name is Vera Mindy Chokalingam and was born in Cambridge. She works as an actress, writer, producer, and comedian. She is currently gearing up for release of her OTT web series titled Never Have I Ever.

16:03 IST, May 16th 2023