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7 Bollywood Movies That Gave Us The Most Unforgettable Costumes


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Costumes speak volumes about characters in Bollywood movies. Be it, Ranveer Singh, playing the role of a mischievous Bittoo in devil may care attire or Sonam Kapoor acing the extravagant couture in Aisha, the eclectic wardrobes of celebrities strike a chord with the audiences and electrify the screen alike.

Let's take a look at these seven movies that gave us the most memorable sartorial moments.

1. Bombay Velvet

Bombay Velvet © Phantom films

Even though Bombay Velvet tanked at the box office, the efforts of Niharika Khan, the costume designer, stood out.  Since the movie is set in the late sixties, Anushka and Ranbir's costumes detailed the '60s pop culture. For the uninitiated, Anushka wore 140 costumes in this film. Think beaded, blingy gowns and long trains with intricate handwork and headpieces with gloves. The amalgamation of daring colours, dapper suits with brooches, and glamorous dresses, looked quite exquisite.

2. Bajirao Mastani

Bajirao Mastani © Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films

The movie was a magnum opus, and the costumes used in the movie were nothing less than mesmerizing. Bajirao Mastani starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is a 'historical epic romance' showcasing beautiful costumes and accentuating the opulence of that period. Designer Anju Modi deserves a shoutout, for curating a wardrobe, adorned with intricate details that highlighted the nuances of each protagonist in the movie. 

3. Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela

Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela © Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has certainly made a mark in the industry to get a second mention within this category. It's almost unbelievable that he maintains the grandiosity of his characters in every film. Ram Leela is a turbulent love story and the costumes in this movie, even though relatable, has a unique elegance of their own. Be it Ranveer's dhoti pants coupled with vibrant shirts and jackets or Deepika's heavy lehengas, the vibrant hues made the movie immensely vibrant. The outfits were tailored to perfection and the meticulous work made it sartorially elaborate.

4. Gully Boy

Gully Boy © Excel entertainment

Director Zoya Akhtar sure pulled a neat 180 with a movie like Gully Boy. The movie was shot in the underbelly of Mumbai and in order to add authenticity and realism, costume designer Poornamrita Singh cut out the extravagance and showcased the reality from the streets of Mumbai. This made everything relatable for the masses. Think oversized jackets, basic T-shirts, sleek pants. Besides the music and screenplay of the film, the outfits played a big role in maintaining the gritty spirit of the film.

5. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani © Dharma Productions

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani hit a jackpot at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time.  Kabir AKA Bunny, played by Ranbir in the movie garnered a huge fan base not just for his character, but also for the costumes donned by him in the film. The actor gave us definitive proof that nerdy glasses, ripped jeans, plaid shirts and elegant suits will never go out of style. Even Deepika's glamorous avatar in the latter half of the movie was highly lauded. Truly, Manish Malhotra and Samidha Wangnoo scored brownie points for this one.

6. Gangs Of Wasseypur

Gangs Of Wasseypur © Anurag Kashyap Films

When a movie is based on a gangster drama, you would expect the characters wearing fake wayfarers and lousy shirts. But, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs Of Wasseypur stands out even when it comes to the costumes of the film. Besides garnering a cult following for its iconic characters, dialogues, and music, the movie went on to make the humble 'Gamcha' famous, to such an extent that the whole cast flaunted it at the Cannes Film Festival and made an outlandish, rustic style statement.

7. Jodhaa Akbar

Jodhaa Akbar © AGPPL

Jodhaa Akbar © AGPPL

The list would be incomplete without the mention of the historical drama, Jodhaa Akbar. Besides the riveting story, the movie is a sight to sore eyes when it comes to fashion. Set in the 16th century, the movie is about a love story between the Mughal Emperor and the Rajputana Princess, and they both did justice to their characters. Aishwarya's jewellery in the movie, made in actual gold and semi-precious stones, weighed almost 400 kg, while Hrithik's heavy headgears doused in pearls along with intricate traditional attire were some of finest picks of costume designer Neeta Lulla, when it comes to royal menswear.


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