Bollywood`s Fashion Evolution

1950s

The Golden age of cinema featured actresses like Vyjayanthimala and Nargis in sarees with braided hairdos and neat makeup.

1960s

This was an era of fashion revolution, with Sadhana setting the fringed haircut trend, and Madhubala ruling the silver screen with her timeless beauty.

1970s

This era brought western trends like the hippie culture, bikinis, and thigh slits to Bollywood. Actresses like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman ruled this era.

1980s

Beautiful ladies like Rekha and Sridevi set the trends for the 80s with lightweight and flowy sarees paired with statement jewellery.

1990s

The 90s era saw some of Bollywood`s best fashion trends, consisting of baggy clothes, mini skirts, short dresses, and jumpers.

2000s

Actresses like Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra set the trend in this era with a unique mix of western and Indian fashion, with bolder, strappy clothes.

2010s

This era of Bollywood featured women in more realistic roles, thus creating a trend of simpler, more casual outfits that can be worn at work or outside.

2020s

With more and more GenZ actresses entering the film industry, Bollywood`s fashion trend is leaning more towards athleisure wear and comfortable styles.