Of all the departments that come together to make a movie what it is, costume designing is arguably the most underrated, which is a shame because the effect clothes can have on the viewing experience is huge. That’s not an exaggeration at all.
From a basic saree to an embroidered kurta-sharara set, there have been several outfits from Bollywood movies that took our breaths and hearts away, so today, we asked some women about one outfit from the movies that they loved the most. Their responses are making us want to go on a re-watch spree.
1. “When we are talking about dresses in desi movies, we can’t ignore Sushmita Sen’s sarees in Main Hoon Na. I still remember getting a red and black saree made for my farewell just like hers and I got so many compliments. It was iconic.” -Aarushi Sharma
2. “For me, it would be Deepika Padukone’s wardrobe in Piku. It was effortless and yet so stylish.” -Manya Ailawadi
3. “Remember Madhuri Dixit’s white see-through suit in Dil Toh Pagal Hai? Gosh, it was (and is) my favourite and the most iconic fashion statement, ever.” -Gunjan Aggarwal
4. “It’s definitely Zeenat Aman’s costume in Hare Rama Hare Krishna. From those red-tinted shades to her yellow-hued shirt and pants – just wow. Also, Wadeeha Rehman’s stunning blue saree in Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai.” -Nidhee Gupta
5. “Alia Bhatt’s red-coloured saree in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. I just can’t get that one out of my mind.” -Vaibhavi Mishra
6. “I loved Deepika Padukone’s see-through black dress in Cocktail. It seemed both, fun and sexy. It was the ‘it’ dress of the season.” -Snigdha Oreya
7. “It’s Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s black off-shoulder dress in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, for me. It was so basic but left a massive imprint on my heart. Also, the way she matched it with the bucket hat and boots was commendable. The entire outfit looked so elegant, so beautiful and she looked just like a wow.” -Riddhima Kapoor
8. “As cheesy as this may sound, I loved Sonam Kapoor’s outfits in Aisha. I mean, I know Sonam’s character was a little bratty, but her outfits were so good! At least to my 17-year-old self.” -Harshita Singh
9. “Kareena Kapoor Khan’s sharara in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Period.” -Shruti Joshi
10. “I know many readers would know or remember, but Dimple Kapadia’s black and white outfit in Bobby. Her polka-dot blouse with a knot and her buttoned-down blue skirt added to her vibrant character and I loved it.” -Sakshee S
These outfits are damn iconic and would be remembered through generations.
