Patiala salwar

Europe North America Oceania A Patiala salwar (also called a pattian walee salwar) (also pronounced as shalwar in Urdu) is a type of female trousers which has its roots in Patiala City in the Northern region of Punjab state in India.

The Patiala trousers are preferred by most of the women of Punjab and other regions of Northern India for comfort and durability in summers.

In Bunty Aur Babli (2005), a new look to Patiala salwars and kurtis was worn by the film's star, Rani Mukherjee, designed by Aki Narula.

[1] Actress Kareena Kapoor was also responsible for a new look in the film Jab We Met, wearing a Patiala shalwar and a short shirt.

Other celebrities who have worn Patiala shalwars include Sonakshi Sinha, Amrita Rao, Sonam Kapoor, Preity Zinta.