Here is a look at the top 10 anarkalis that actresses wore in 2012.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in London: Fresh from the Cannes red carpet, Ash was gunning for Vidya Balan's glory in this stunning black and white Sabyasachi anarkali at a hotel inauguration in London in June.
Deepika Padukone at Amitabh Bachchan's birthday party: Deepika continued her winning fashion streak in a black and gold anarkali at Amitabh Bachchan's 70th birthday bash in October. The bold, bright lips were perfect with the outfit.
Sonam Kapoor at Diwali: One of the best looks this year, Sonam Kapoor looked festive in this Anamika Khanna outfit while celebrating Diwali in November. The actress proved she is equally adept at pulling a fashion rabbit out of the hat when it comes to traditional outfits as she is with contemporary ensembles.
Preity Zinta at Abhinav and Ashima Shukla's wedding reception: Preity was ethereal in this white and green anarkali at a society wedding in December. Full marks.
Urmila Matondkar at Amitabh Bachchan's birthday party: We could not take our eyes off Urmila in this regal floor grazing Manish Malhotra anarkali at Big B's grand bash in October.
Sonakshi Sinha at Amitabh Bachchan's birthday party: The red carpet Big B's party certainly gave 2012 some of its finest fashion moments. Sonakshi Sinha was a stunner in an ink blue Manish Malhotra anarkali with broad pink border.
Sussanne Roshan at the Marrakech Film Festival: It's worth looking past fine gents Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan at Sussane's lovely pale anarkali by Abu-Sandeep on the Marrakech red carpet in December.
Kareena Kapoor on Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa: Manish Malhotra rarely fails Kareena. This emerald green anarkali hit all the right notes as she promoted Heroine on the sets of Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa in September.
Sushmita Sen at Esha Deol's reception: Sushmita was exquisite in this simple yet elegant nude coloured anarkali at Esha Deol's wedding reception in July.
Tabu at Life Of Pi premiere: A rare style high from Tabu who impressed in this Abu-Sandeep black and silver anarkali at the premiere of Life Of Pi in November.
