Madhuri Dixit looked a class act in a two tone yellow embellished sari and blue brocade blouse at the launch of India's First Virtual School Concept in Mumbai on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.
The 44-year-old Bollywood star's sari had sequined Paisley borders. She wore a floral print blouse with cap sleeves and scoop neckline.
She accessorized with diamond stud earrings, sparkling tiered bracelet in her right arm and multiple rings on both her hands.
Her shoulder length hair, styled in loose waves, draped her left shoulder, with side parted bangs framing her forehead. She wore shimmering mauve lipstick and thick eyeliner.
Aamir Khan, another celeb guest speaker invitee at the event, was a no show, as he is away on a vacation.
Madhuri's address as heard over a video hookup by thousands of students from 80 BMC run schools. She shared the stage with Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, the brain behind the virtual education system who also spoke at the event.
In her speech, Madhuri said new technology is permeating through the country, including in the film industry of India. The virtual school concept will enable children from all socio-economic stratum who are intelligent to reach their potential.
Madhuri also took the opportunity to convey that as a dance lover, she would love to open a dance school in India.
"I feel importance must be given to art schools. There are not many in India. Art schools must be given equal footage as science ones. I would suggest Uddhav Thackeray to open art schools."