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Kareena Kapoor to Kriti Sanon, 13 on-screen looks that became trendsetters
Updated On: 17 June, 2026 07:27 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
Bollywood has given audiences countless memorable characters, but some have left an equally lasting impact through their fashion. From Kareena Kapoor’s trendsetting Poo in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Madhuri Dixit’s elegant looks in Dil To Pagal Hai to Kriti Sanon’s chic wardrobe in Cocktail 2, these on-screen avatars turned every frame into a fashion masterclass.


Kareena Kapoor in K3G
Kareena Kapoor’s looks in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham remain some of the most iconic fashion moments in Bollywood history. From crop tops, mini skirts to shimmeru shara lehengas, Poo’s wardrobe continues to inspire fashion enthusiasts and remains a pop-culture benchmark for Y2K style in Indian cinema. The looks were curated by Manish Malhotra.

Madhuri in Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Madhuri Dixit’s wardrobe as "Nisha" was conceptualized by designer Anna Singh. The movie's fashion legacy is defined by two monumental looks. First is the iconic royal purple satin-sari worn in Didi Tera Devar Deewana, which featured intricate gold zardosi embroidery. The second is the vibrant forest green and white lehenga from Joote Do Paise Lo.

Madhuri Dixit in Dil To Pagal Hai
Madhuri Dixit’s ethereal wardrobe in Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) was meticulously designed by Manish Malhotra, who revolutionized how the traditional salwar suit was envisioned on screen with pastel chiffons and sheer style.

Alia Bhatt in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Alia Bhatt’s breathtaking wardrobe as "Rani Chatterjee" was envisioned by master designer Manish Malhotra and Eka Lakhani to bring back the quintessential, old-school Bollywood romance vibe in a spectacular array of color-blocked chiffon and sheer organza sarees paired with deep-cut, sleeveless blouses.

Sushmita Sen in Main Hoon Na
With Main Hoon Na, Sushmita reiterated that risque saris can make an alluring statement just as well as a contemporary number. Chandni Chopra left all awestruck with her style designed by Manish Malhotra and styled by Sanjeev Mulchandani.

Kriti Sanon in Cocktail 2
Kriti Sanon’s fashion in Cocktail 2 has emerged as one of the film’s biggest talking points. Styled by celebrity stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania, Kriti’s wardrobe blends contemporary glamour with effortless sophistication, reflecting her character’s confident and modern personality. Her beachwears are definitely exuding style goals for next summer vacation.

Deepika Padukone in Cocktail
Deepika Padukone’s wardrobe was a massive cultural reset, masterfully curated by fashion director Anaita Shroff Adajania. Her bold, boho-chic style in the film became a trendsetter. From breezy beachwear and messy hair to mix-and-match outfits and glamorous party ensembles, every look sparked a fashion movement.

Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2
Stripping away Aishwarya's traditional queenly imagery, Adajania introduced a sun-kissed, ultra-modern global aesthetic defined by micro-minis, leather jackets, cargo skirts, and cropped fits in Dhoom 2.

Mumtaz in Brahmachari
Mumtaz’s sensational look in Brahmachari (1968) for the song "Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche" was custom-engineered by legendary Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya. To help the actress dance dynamically without tripping, Athaiya innovated a revolutionary, form-fitting "dress-saree"—a pre-stitched, zipped-up orange creation with a frilled hem.

Urmila Matondkar in Rangeela
Malhotra shed the industry's traditional, heavily layered aesthetic to introduce a fresh, westernized street-style look featuring vibrant skater dresses, high-waisted denim shorts, berets, and oversized knotted shirts.

Dimple Kapadia in Bobby
In her debut film Bobby (1973), Dimple Kapadia burst onto the scene wearing a polka-dotted wrap top and a button-down black skirt. And just like that, she became an overnight sensation. He wardrobe was curated by Raj Kapoor along with her sister, Simple, styling her.

Priyanka Chopra in Dostana
From the iconic metallic gold one-piece swimsuit, to the ultra-low-waist silver georgette sari in Desi Girl, Malhotra created a high-fashion wardrobe for PeeCee.

Kajol in DDLJ
Kajol’s looks in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was designed by Manish Malhotra. From her green crop top and skirt in Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna to elegant salwar suits and classic European vacation outfits, every look struck a balance between tradition and modernity.

Rani Mukerji in Bunty
Rani's fusion look became an overnight obsession. Breaking away from standard ethnic designs, costume designer Aki Narula captured the character's small-town ambition and hyper-energetic personality by pairing short, collared button-down kurtas with multicolored patiala salwars. He completed it with oversized embroidered jhola bags, chunky bangles, and contrasting dupattas.
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