There has seldom been a more endearing love story than Bollywood’s love affair with sarees in general and chiffons in particular. No wonder there have been iconic moments galore in cinematic history. Whether it is Madhuri Dixit’s iconic Bollywood saree in “Didi Tera Deewana,” Sridevi’s breezy chiffon saree in “Chaandni” or Alia Bhatt’s ombre six yards in “Tum Kya Mile” (Rocky Aur Rani ki Prem Kahaani) that proves why the six yards are the go-to ensemble for most actresses. Let’s visit some of the most iconic movie moments that made movie-going such a glamorous experience and find a few of the best Bollywood-inspired sarees. Only dher saara pyaar and aitbaar for the fabulous six yards.
Sridevi’s Sultry Blue Saree in “Kaante Nahi Katte”
The slithering, slinky, and utterly sensuous blue saree in “Kaante Nahi Katte” song in the film “Mr India,” is a classic song that has never paled into oblivion. Pictured on the graceful Sridevi, the song and the Bollywood-inspired saree still make us gasp marveling at its cinematic beauty, and make you scream, “I love you” to the eternal glam goddess.
Raveena Tandon’s Ochre Yellow Sensuous Number in “Tip Tip Barsaa Pani”
Bollywood and the rains have a sizzling chemistry and the iconic rain songs bear a testimony to the fact. Among the more iconic rain songs, “Tip Tip Barsaa Pani,” reigns supreme. The beauteous Raveena Tandon gyrating to the iconic number in the sensuous six yards is a feast for the eyes. The song, the saree, and of course the effortlessly gorgeous Raveena Tandon are etched in the minds of movie enthusiasts forever. The song was recreated with Katrina Kaif giving an ode to the “Mast Mast” girl, Raveena Tandon, in a golden gleaming number in the film, “Sooryavanshi.” A fitting tribute if ever there was one.
Priyanka Chopra as the Glam Belle in the Song “Desi Girl”
The song, “Desi Girl” in the film, “Dostana” is such an iconic song that fans still refer to her as the “Desi Girl.” The shimmering taupe Manish Malhotra-designed saree is one of the most popular sarees ever! Priyanka’s whole look in the saree screams glam, straight hair, strappy blouse, and slinky danglers! Girls still try to emulate this sensuous look at cocktail parties wearing Bollywood designer party wear sarees like the “desi girl” to scintillating effect.
Kajol in Suraj Hua Maddham in a Flaming Orange Saree
When we talk about iconic sarees, we can hardly ignore Kajol’s chiffon numbers in the aesthetically beautiful song, “Suraj Hua Maddham” in “Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham.” As Kajol dances on the magical dunes of Egypt in monochromatic chiffon sarees, cinema lovers get an iconic love duet, inspiring generations together.
Madhuri Dixit in the Resplendent Purple Number Making You “Deewana”
The song “Didi Tera Devar Deewana” managed to smash records with its fun track, great dancing, and of course that peerless purple saree on Madhuri Dixit. It became one of the most talked-about songs of that year. Years later it still manages to make a stunning impact making fans search for Bollywood sarees online to incite the “Madhuri” in themselves.
Well, these are just a few of the Bollywood iconic sarees! There are other honorable mentions as well, Kareena Kapoor’s red saree in “Chammak Challo,” Deepika Padukone’s black and blue number in “Badtameez Dil,” Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai’s white and red traditional Athpouray saree in “Dola re Dola,” Dixit’s flaming orange saree in “Dhak Dhak” and so many more. As they say, the love story between the two protagonists, Bollywood cinema and the six yards continues.
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