Hollywood goes 'desi'

The saree never goes out of fashion! From pop stars to tennis babes, global beauties have shown their weakness for the saree as they make high-profile appearances draped in the graceful garment. Elizabeth Hurley's love for India is not restricted to hubby Arun Nayar. Her love for Indian outfits, especially the saree is well-known. She has, time and again, made red carpet appearances in stunning sarees. (AGENCIES)

The kamar-band, lehnga choli and traditional Indian jewels – Shakira shows how much she adores Indian jewellery and clothes when she performs at a high-profile show in an Indian ensemble.  (AGENCIES)

Madonna has been a true ambassador for Indian crafts and clothes. From the humble henna to bindi, Madge is probably the first global icon to make Indian stuff trendy globally.  (AGENCIES)

She's the perfect clothes horse for every kind of wear, but drape a saree around the leggy model Naomi Campbell and you see the kind of magic that only a nine-yards can create! (AGENCIES)

Serbian tennis star Jelena Jankovic may be a tad athletic compared to the more curvaceous Indian girls, but she does carry the saree with grace and dignity. (AGENCIES)

Chandelier earrings and a saree that fits well on her, there is nothing to beat the grace and elegance of dame Helen Mirren in a classy silk design. (AGENCIES)

If you think saree is just for those voluptuous curves, think again! Ashley Judd looks gorgeous in a pink sari. Plus, she's loaded with jewellery, the typical Indian way! (AGENCIES)

Anna Kournikova can charm her fans, both with her teeny-weeny tennis skirts and a nine-yard saree. The glam babe of tennis likes to drape the saree the Indian way.  (AGENCIES)

Actress Alyssa Milano wore this saree to a LA screening but she still seems to be in an experimental phase. Alyssa looks sweet and adorable in this aqua green number. (AGENCIES)

Nicole Scherzinger from 'The Pussycat Dolls' looks striking in a black sari. What's up Nicole, bored with those itsy-bitsy numbers?  (AGENCIES)

The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, ditched skirts for the saree on their trip to India. But they should have checked with an Indian before getting in those out-of-season colours! (AGENCIES)