Bollywood is defined by drama, feelings, and luscious-looking scenes, yet certain films have gone a notch higher with fashion. The jewellery and the clothes in these movies were not only fashionable, but they were ridiculously expensive! Here are the 5 Bollywood movies in which the actors acted in costumes that cost crores of rupees and that made them look royal on-screen.
Padmaavat- Deepika Padukone in her 30-Kilogram Lehenga
Deepika Padukone, who portrayed Queen Padmavati in Padmaavat, actually looked royal because of all the outfits she wore. One of her lehengas in the film was 30 kilograms! It was so thick that dressing it up took her three full hours every day to get into it. The bridal lehenga worn by her in the film was worth Rs 20 lakhs. It used special techniques such as Mukke ka Kaam and Salma Sitara embroidery. It was one of the most discussed outfits in Bollywood.
SRK’s Futuristic Suit in Ra.One
In Ra. One, Shah Rukh Khan dressed in a superhero outfit made using high-tech suits, which was not a regular outfit. He wore each suit, which cost a mind-blowing Rs 4.5 crore! He didn’t wear only one, but 20 versions were made. It was the most expensive costumes ever used in a Bollywood movie; these suits were made with high-tech and special materials.
Aishwarya Rai’s Royal Look in Jodhaa Akbar
Jodhaa Akbar featured Aishwarya Rai, who appeared like a real queen. Even her bridal lehenga that she was wearing during the movie is extraordinary, so much so that it can be seen in the Academy Museum in the USA. But best of all is the jewellery. More than 300 kilograms of jewellery were crafted specifically for this movie! 200 skilled artisans took more than 600 days to create these pieces, which were intended to depict the fine detail of the Mughal age.
Deepika’s Unique Gold Outfit in Bajirao Mastani
In the film Bajirao Mastani, Deepika Padukone wore a golden garment designed by Anju Modi. Although it resembled a typical lehenga, it was a well-fitted pair of trousers! This combination of novelty and classic was successful. Overall, her clothing line in the entire film was said to be worth about Rs 50 lakhs, thus revealing the amount of detailing that went into every single dress she has worn.
The Graceful Costumes Worn by Madhuri Dixit in Devdas
The appearance of Madhuri Dixit in Devdas is not forgotten, as it was so beautiful and graceful. Her wardrobe was crafted by the finest designers in the world, combining elegance, high-quality materials, and traditional embroidery. The outfits she wore in the movie were all well-embroidered, and both the dupatta (scarf) and her other clothes carried a strong sense of Indian heritage. Some of her outfits are said to cost more than Rs 15 lakhs a piece!
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