MUMTAZ IN BRAHMACHARI:
You must have wondered where you've seen that cute sari Priyanka Chopra
has worn in the "Uff" song from Teri Meri Kahani? Nothing however comes
close to the aura of Mumtaz in the original. With that button cute
orange sari draped around her petite figure Mumtaz epitomizes the grace
that became actresses of that era.
MADHUBALA IN MUGHAL-E-AZAM:
The yardstick of Indian beauty to this day,Madhubala's made the
"anarkali" a fashion staple for Indian women across ages.Swaying &
blushing to the evergreen "Jab Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya" Madhubala's
beauty & radiance makes the heavily embroidered anarkali seem even
prettier. Like Audrey Hepburn made the LBD popular for all women around
the world,no other Bollywood clothing has quite an impact as THE
ANARKALI.
RAJ KAPOOR IN SHREE 420:
The Indian Showman, Raj Kapoor's moth eaten hat & jacket with that
stick is a stark contrast to some of the Bollywood clothings on this
list. Probably it's that Chaplinesque look,maybe the simplicity of the
jacket,or maybe because Raj Kapoor is Raj Kapoor the image still remains fresh.
SADHANA IN WAQT:
Setting the standards for the future Yash Raj heroines,Sadhana's tight
fitting churidaars were just as big a rage as her Audrey Hepburn
inspired fringe cut. Usually just a white churidaar might look bland,but
on Sadhana it's dazzling.
HELEN IN TEESRI MANZIL:
"Oh Haseena Zulfon Wali" remains as popular as it was when it came out
decades ago. Bollywood's golden girl,all of Helen's costumes were a
spectacle. Helen's flamboyant personality wrapped with that red Spanish
flamenco dress is an image that refuses too fade away intoblack.Or
red.
AMITABH BACHCHAN IN YAARANA:
The name Amitabh Bachchan just conjures up so many images. Is it that
thundering baritone,that distinct humility & humbleness,that
manly,handsome face,that height,that megastar status or those
unparalleled acting chops. All of these ingredients mix together to
provide one smashing Big B appearance in a light suit. Innovative &
dazzling Big B's suit brings light into your life.
ZEENAT AMAN IN SATYAM SHIVAM SUNDARAM:
The hottest bombshell in Bollywood history,Zeenie baby is a heavenly
vision as an apsara. That gorgeous white embroidered dress is cherished
to this day & deserves every bit of the credit & more
.
SRIDEVI IN MR.INDIA:
Plain blue chiffon sari=borinnggg...But Plain blue chiffon
sar+Sridevi=molten lava hotness!!!!!!!!!The queen bee of the 80s the one
thing from Mr.India that remains etched in our mind other than Mogambo
is the blue chiffon sari.And Sridevi.Sigh...No other actress has the
ability to look so erotic while being covered from head to toe.
REKHA IN UMRAO JAAN:
Called Hindi Cinema's Greta Garbo by many it's this mystic &
ethereal quality of Rekha that makes her already stunning beauty look
mind blowing. The often preferred "mujra look" from Umrao Jaan has been
replicated by several actresses.
MADHURI DIXIT IN HUM AAPKE HAIN KOUN!:
Yes THE DIVA HERSELF! In a purple coloured embroidered sari
nevertheless. A la dixit's purple sari became as big a rage in wedding
circles as the film itself. Out of a career of so many memorable
appearances,this appearance of Madhuri remains etched as a reminder of
her evergreen appeal. Didi agar behena aise dikhegi tho dewar pagla hi
jayenga na???
DIMPLE KAPADIA IN BOBBY:
Recently donned by Prachi Desai as a homage,Dimple Kapadia's polka
dotted top with that sexy skirt makes up for one helluva saucy retro
appearance. The dress also became a huge rage among wide eyed teenage
gals of the 70s.
URMILA MATONDKAR IN RANGEELA:
Until this came all the actresses preferred either saris or badly
designed skirts & garish 80s costumes. After this storm,everything
went chic & the rest is history. Urmila Matondkar in these hot
Manish Malhotra tops & skirt became every man's desire & every
girl's envy.
MANDAKINI IN RAM TERI GANGA MAILLI:
Mandakini hasn't managed to stay in the limelight after the 80s. Scene of her under a fountain in a transparent white sari however
makes sure that we remember her all right. Crude,vulgar,distasteful it
might be,but it's iconic to the capital T.
AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN IN BUNTY AUR BABLI:
Though she wasn't the lead actress in this fun Yash Raj film,Ash along
with her pa-in-law & hubby dearest makes up the most iconic image of
the new millenium. Completely stealing the show as she always does Ash
lets down her hair & her guarded glamour to come up with a
saucy,sexy yet quintessential Indian look. Watching the most beautiful
woman in the world in a red choli is a dream for any man!
KAREENA KAPOOR IN JAB WE MET:
Aside from her remarkable performance as the talkative Geet Kareena also
made long t-shirts with baggy kurtas a popular night & day wear
for young Indian girls. Talk,talk,talk,even the awesome dress seemed to
talk through the screen.
SLAMAN KHAN IN DABANGG:
Sallu Bhai's flying shirt is the most talented piece of garment in the
whole list. That along with those shades,trim moustache,flamboyant
swagger makes it a totally kickass appearance!
