On the other hand, style and varieties are also connected to distinguished persons who wore a pheta, such as Shahi, Mahatma Gandhi, Sant Tukaram Maharaj, and many others.
Often the traditional phetas are given a more westernized version that is more colorful, reversible, adjustable, and come in different metallic and satin fabrics as opposed to cotton.
Several Indian celebrities and political leaders have worn the Marathi Pheta in different forms which has given this accessory a global appeal and has made an impact on several people worldwide.
Many of Marathi movies that show historical Maharashtrian figures, such as Netaji Palkar, Ayodhyecha Raja, Shree Pundalik, depict the character sporting a pheta in most of the scenes.
The current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is also known for wearing a pheta while addressing the nation on Independence Day.