Bollywood Actresses Glorifying in Saree

By Kanishka Vijay 

As we all know, Saree is the most ethnic and exquisite clothing women can don on. Many western outfits may come and go, but a saree is so much more than a costume, it’s a feeling. It is synonymous with Indian fashion because women everywhere in India drape it differently. Some people choose to wear it traditionally, while others prefer to wear it fashionably. PostIndependence, Bollywood films emerged in India, bringing the impact of the gorgeous star lets who graced the big screen. Nutan, Madhubala, Nargis, and Mumtaz were all dressed in various saree styles, and for the first time in history, Indian women had the opportunity to choose their fashion. 
By the mid-1990s and early 2000s, Indian women had come into their element. It was the age of supermodels, Miss Universe, and Miss World winners, and these macots were taking the saree to the world. The subtly risqué chiffon saree gave way to the sexy organza saree paired with OTT blouses. Around the 20s, Indian fashion designers used their ingenuity to create pre-draped versions of the saree that we can wear as quickly as any western garments preferred by modern Indian women. Pleats became optional as sarees were without them as half and half versions that had contrasting pallus and skirts. The saree became a canvas for fusion wear like Lehenga-Sarees and Saree Gowns to appease the discerning connoisseur of Indian fashion.