Vidya Balan’s ‘Shakuntala Devi’ Sambalpuri Saree To Be Auctioned

Bhubaneswar: Actor Vidya Balan’s Sambalpuri saree printed with mathematical equations that she wore for the promo of her film ‘Shakuntala Devi’, has been put up for online auction.

The proceeds from the auction will be given to Bhagabata Meher, the weaver of the by-now famed saree, according to brand Utkalamrita’s co-founders Anita Sabat and Amrita Sabat.

You can bid using this Google form- https://t.co/CZQcQ0y3VR?amp=1. The bidding will end at 10 pm on August 20.

Apparently, Anita had interacted with Vidya’s team via Instagram and WhatsApp. The actor liked the idea after seeing a sample and expressed her desire to wear it on the day before the release.

Vidya had shared a video of her wearing the saree and praised its weaver. After she returned the saree, many people showed interest in buying the saree which led to the co-founders deciding to auction it.

The Sambalpuri ikat weaver Bhagabata Meher from Tikiripada village has reportedly expressed immense gratitude towards the actor for appreciating his hand-woven exclusive piece. He had weaved this ‘Mathematical Equation’ saree for the 2016 Odisha Handicrafts Award.