Bollywood films are about opulence and drama. most of us go to the movie theatres to watch the romance of the hero or find meaning in the film. sometimes, the cinematography catches our eyes. Amidst all the acting and drama, we overlook one thing: the costumes.
The costumes used in the films were conventionally used as a prop. Today, it becomes the identity of the character. Can you forget Simran without her white salwar? No. The costumes are now just more than a part of the scene. It becomes the definition of the character.
Young audiences, especially women try to align themselves with the character’s fashion sensibilities. The costumes in films today are not so elaborate. They are simple yet have become a piece of art. Young women may forget the films but they will not forget what the character wore.
With the release of new age films, the characters have defined the style of clothing for urban youth. so many college going girls can relate to the wardrobe of a specific Bollywood character. Many of these characters have even made the casual look cool and stylish. Here is a curated list of the bollywood female characters who made the casual look cool:
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Shruti (Band Baja Baarat)
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The character of Shruti brought Anushka Sharma to the spotlight, more than it it struck a chord with college going girls of Delhi University. Shruti’s character embodied a conventional teenage student attending college in Delhi. She is seen wearing the coolest T-shirts and denim accessorized by just a scarf. When she becomes the wedding planner and moves into the professional space, Shruti’s work outfits are kurtas and churidars. Her costumes are not elaborate and the simplicity of them is what made them popular.
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Alizeh ( Ae Dil Hai Mushkil)
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Although the film was pain for most of us, the character of Alizeh made it bearable. Alizeh’s costumes is a fusion of conservativeness with a touch of rebellion. She is the girl who wears a red kurta and ripped jeans with boots at a discotheque in London. You will not see her wearing anything revealing. She storms through Europe wearing kurtas and leather jacket. Her casual and conservative attire made an impression across many urban women.
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Kiara ( Dear Zindagi)
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In this slice of life movie, Alia Bhatt’s character, Kiara had the most chic and boho wardrobe. Being a cinematographer in the movie, her costumes embodied her creative profession and also her confusion. The denim on denim look, the fringed shrugs, the tribal print maxi dress; Kiara’s boho style suited any situation and made the casual look fresh and admirable.
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Tara ( Ok Jaanu)
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Shraddha Kapoor’s architect character of Tara beautifully portrayed the balanced character of a working woman in Mumbai who loves to have fun through her costumes. After stepping out from the office, she wears the most chic yet casual attires. Her denim dungaree and crop top look became popular amongst so many young girls. Tara bought the long skirts and T-shirts back into fashion. She embodied the casual cool look perfectly.
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Simran ( I hate love storys)
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Sonam Kapoor is known for her avant garde fashion. However, with character of Simran, hr costumes perfectly carried the look of the girl next door from Mumbai. Simran sported the most simple casual dress which are perfect for work as well as a social event. Her tank tops and vibrant T-shirts became popular even for workwear. With this character, Sonam Kapoor became more relatable to the urban girls.
Every Bollywood character is inspired from a real being. The costumes worn by them are relatable to the personalities of the audience. Somewhere we discover our own style through these characters. The costumes of these female characters will change with the trend of the time just like our personality and fashion preferences.
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