In Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania , Kavvya played by Alia Bhatt wants to buy a designer lehenga that’s probably the price of a luxury car! But when the actor is city-hopping promoting the film, you spot her in cool shorts and crisp dresses, or fuss-free desi ensembles. Do stars believe in making diva-esque style statements at promos? Well, some do. Others are casual. Some like Vidya Balan believe in wearing outfits that reflect their screen persona, even if there’s an awkwardness about the look. CinemaPlus catches some of these sartorial narratives...
Sheer courage
By now, the sheer patiala she so revealingly wore at the film promo occupies a prime place in fashion’s hall of shame. More than ogling at the crackling Alia Bhatt-Varun Dhawan chemistry, audiences were shocked by what they shouldn’t have seen. The incident left Alia red-faced but she still follows her heart. Candy colours that make your eyes pop, shorts that assume risqué proportions, lissom Lolita dresses… the fast-rising star in Bollywood's A-list doesn’t skip a step when it comes to fashion. Her accessory? Her confidence, of course!
Dowdy jasoos
Let’s face it. When it comes to acting, Vidya Balan tops the list. But talk of style, and she hits rock bottom. During the promo rounds of Bobby Jasoos , she left fashionistas speechless with her dowdy fashion quotient. Drab kameez, crumpled duppatta, canvas shoes and the most unappealing bag. The fabric of her outfit and the prints looked curtain-perfect. Sloppy! shouted critics. But that’s how a female jasoos looks, said the actor! Well, what can we say?
Style lioness
An original diva, Kareena knows how to walk the tightrope between utility and chic. At a recent Singham Returns event, the star was spotted in an understated body-skimming tee with a lion motif delicately etched on it. In 2013 too, she was seen wearing a sunny yellow T-shirt with just ‘M’ (think Mahatma) printed on it while promoting Satyagraha . And what else does Bebo need but her famous pout to dress up a tee?
Fashion police
Let’s look beyond the hazel eyes and husky voice. Whether it’s a heavily embellished lehenga, a plain chiffon sari or a functional trouser and top, Rani Mukerji can carry off any look on and off screen. At a recent do to promote her upcoming film Mardaani , a cop story revolving around human trafficking, Rani was the scene stealer in jeans and white shirt. Safe, no sizzle. But what’s with the fluorescent footnotes? Distracting, we’d say.
Never caught off-style
This fashion student has come a long way from the curves-flaunting, retro-looking girlfriend of Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg . Of late, Sonakshi Sinha has been revealing her willowy new figure in cinched waist or midriff baring outfits.
At a pre-release function for Holiday: A Soldier is Never off Duty , she proved once again that when it comes to fashion, she is never on holiday.
In a stylish black-and-red number, she courted cameras and showed them how she can wear a body-skimming dress as if it were a sweatshirt. Great learning, Sonakshi, but do go easy on those accessories.
