Kareena's Geet to Sushmita's Ms Chandni: Era-defining iconic outfits from Bollywood

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If you are an avid Bollywood fanatic, your 2000s fashion statements must have been clouded by some iconic outfits donned by Indian divas. 

Be it Kareena Kapoor Khan's Geet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Paro in Devdas, or Sushmita Sen's Ms Chandni in Main Hoon Na - each star had contributed to the list of most iconic Bollywood looks of all time! 

Now, Twitter has brought together a list of outfits worn by an "actress in a Bollywood film that instantly comes to your mind when you think of an iconic, era-defining piece of costume." 

q: what is an outfit worn by an actress in a bollywood film that instantly comes to your mind when you think of an iconic, era-defining piece of costume - something that influenced pop culture & wardrobes of women irl (this is for an article will be thankful if u can answer)

— ⚰️ (@apparitionnow) December 25, 2022

Deepika Padukone

Many resonated with Deepika's understated look in Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan-starrer, Piku. A user shared, "For me, it has to be Piku. Her style is soo understated, elegant and classy. The bindi and the comfy kurtas really made ethnic wear cooler." 

for me it has to be Piku. Her style is soo understated, elegant and classy. The bindi & the comfy kurtas really made ethnic wear cooler <3
(The graphic is from an internship i did) pic.twitter.com/0OmdBlvhNb

— Harshita :)) (@harshitasaratka) December 25, 2022

One more added, "Short sighted take but Deepika's Badtameez Dil saree. It was everywhere for a year or so."

Short sighted take but Deepika's badtameez dil saree. It was everywhere for an year or so

— Samyak Jain (@kaafiziddi) December 25, 2022

Another shared, "This immediately made me think of Deepika’s sarees in YJHD (this and the blue one!) for a full two years everyone at every school I knew was wearing it for their farewells and there were imitation copies of it in everyone’s closet."

this immediately made me think of Deepika’s sarees in YJHD (this and the blue one!) for a full two years everyone at every school I knew was wearing it for their farewells and there were imitation copies of it in everyone’s closet 😅 pic.twitter.com/sBGu7i74RR

— nona ☀️ (@nona_uppal) December 25, 2022

Literally Deepika Padukone's whole career https://t.co/rFPhTDEdtW pic.twitter.com/nALmGKwKGm

— zemascene (@zematut) December 26, 2022

The hold Shantipriya had on all of us was unreal!

shanti. too iconic. https://t.co/NvICKgw7nt pic.twitter.com/O2klQSu77q

— haneul in borderland 🎄 (@wondershitwoman) December 26, 2022

this one too oh lord https://t.co/NvICKgvzxV pic.twitter.com/6ZIiGjgML0

— haneul in borderland 🎄 (@wondershitwoman) December 26, 2022

y'all already know https://t.co/uHnE0ANH5F pic.twitter.com/C9HzZz6x05

— duke/அனிருத் (@dvkerose) December 26, 2022

Ahhh also these two outfits worn by Deepika in om shanti om 🤌🥵 https://t.co/rht7ozxowM pic.twitter.com/RpFpoCnXSb

— I stand with Palestine! (@deejzx) December 26, 2022

i wanted to be her so bad… still do https://t.co/VNfdTlSw89 pic.twitter.com/8TCnxAMjGk

— Afifah Ali (@itsafifahali) December 26, 2022

Of course, there was Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor Khan's Geet could be touted as one of the well-fleshed-out characters to have been ever written! Her style book was just as good. 

pic.twitter.com/XoSeR82hUY

— Sand-d Singh (@Sand_In_Deed) December 27, 2022

From hairstyles to every single outfit jab we met Kareena specially in Ye ishq Haye was the epitome of beauty and fashion for me😭 pic.twitter.com/D0c660zY7j https://t.co/HUl4XWrCkM

— Noor⁷💫💗 (@bIuegreyart) December 26, 2022

One added, "This wasn't done by just one actress and yes, Kareena did it first, but all of them carried this beautifully, which led to this becoming India's favourite college girl outfit. Even today you would see every other girl in her 20s wearing it."

This wasn't done by just one actress and yes kareena did it first, but all of them carried this beautifully, which led to this becoming India's favourite college girl outfit.Even today you would see every other girl in her 20s wearing it. pic.twitter.com/0aCjDtWfZp

— Ekta Raj (@letmebeasleep) December 26, 2022

This list won't be complete without Poo! 

SHE IS AN ICON. SHE IS A LEGEND AND SHE IS THE MOMENT. https://t.co/ZdFerhHkrE pic.twitter.com/kqChehcmRd

— sare on her vigilante sh*t 💅🏻 (@sarelinaa) December 27, 2022

I C O N I C 🤍🌙 https://t.co/wAfEHswT6k pic.twitter.com/RKsL5zaocO

— °`°` (@sleepyinsaan) December 26, 2022

Alia Bhatt takes over!

A user shared Alia's look from 2 States is one of her favourites! "Has to be Alia Bhatt from 2 States. Pretty surprised nobody’s mentioned it, but she majorly wore Indian clothes and those truly defined what most young college-going girls would wear. From the Kurtis to long skirts, beautiful outfits," she penned. 

Has to be Alia Bhatt from 2 States. Pretty surprised nobody’s mentioned it, but she majorly wore Indian clothes and those truly defined what most young college going girls would wear. From the Kurtis to long skirts, beautiful outfits. pic.twitter.com/CSegvYtTA6

— haye rabba (@want_tiramisu) December 26, 2022

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan serving for years!

One tweep shared the former Miss World's regal looks throughout the years and commented how she "still dream of these lenghas" Aishwarya wore in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

I still dream of these lenghas https://t.co/syNUY0FTmy pic.twitter.com/YmqJJFMO4e

— Muskan (@muskansaddie) December 27, 2022

Aishwarya Rai’s look in Jodha Akbar - go to template for bridal looks. It’s been more than a decade since the movie, but the bridal costume continues to be a trend.#JodhaAkbar #AishwaryaRaiBachchan https://t.co/qTc7r7b9GK pic.twitter.com/XuyNkxLC7v

— D (@dshnkr1) December 27, 2022

 Aishwarya's outfits over the years also get a mention!

Aishwarya's this iconic outfits >>>>>>🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/2Xfap3yUuL pic.twitter.com/0zMa4ldue8

— Aishwarya Rai Fan ❤ (@in_aishwarya) December 27, 2022

i was just a kid but i was OBSESSED with aishwarya’s look in kajra re🤌🏾pic.twitter.com/6mGZJo5l9O https://t.co/fpzFS5QGQy

— indigo lockdown💙💭🇮🇳 (@Sickle_Purple) December 26, 2022

she had everyone HOOKED https://t.co/XmueiXxm49 pic.twitter.com/c42cwFQijl

— head minguin (@girIs4mina) December 26, 2022

Make way for Ms Chandni

Sushmita mam respectfully. pic.twitter.com/RQvtoBup9n https://t.co/7TkZHN4JJB

— Toby (@samarrkf) December 26, 2022

she's literally the blueprint for every farewell 😭 https://t.co/H3jDOraM6e pic.twitter.com/is8V1JpDOo

— m🔮🪄 (@chvrrycola_) December 26, 2022

The goth girl look stays in our minds rentfree

the "makeover" they gave her was the most unnecessary and rubbish thing ever https://t.co/qUCPMCDBvX pic.twitter.com/dFr6oRz49z

— mya | bill potts gf (real) (@aeoqra) December 27, 2022

Did anyone do my queen yet https://t.co/c4Oyw5FLn4 pic.twitter.com/02AMikSeVA

— maybe: monsee (@goddamnsee) December 26, 2022

Katrina Kaif's skimpy wear makes a cut

Nobody is talking about these looks y'all are not being for real https://t.co/nNu7BQS5rg pic.twitter.com/OhYgLDEbgd

— Katrina kaif Arab Fc (@katrina_arab) December 27, 2022

Made a whole new personality for Indian Brides, Katrina in Kala Chashma a cultural reset.. Iconic 👑 https://t.co/DKUup823EG pic.twitter.com/U6nsQnoPH7

— .Kay Katrina. (@Nitish_B2) December 26, 2022

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