Wedding preparations are always on as brides look for the perfect ensemble for their wedding day. While some opt for simple and modern looks, others find their trousseau regal and traditional. Still others take inspiration from Bollywood movies. If you go down the nostalgic paths of Bollywood movies, you are bound to spot some iconic brides on screen to draw inspiration from this wedding season.
Be it Kalki Koechlin’s crimson lehenga Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani or the iconic orange lehenga worn by Alia Bhatt in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Bollywood has blessed us with many bridal looks to inspire.
Some bridal looks stand the test of ever-changing fashion and remain relevant even after a decade. Curious to know more? Don’t worry. We have five iconic and noteworthy moments for on-screen brides.
5 Iconic On-Screen Brides to Look To for Inspiration This Wedding Season
1. Rani Mukerji’s iconic bridal look in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Topping the list is the iconic bridal look in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (KANK). Rani Mukerji She dazzled. Dressed in a resplendent red lehenga embellished with intricate gold embroidery, her bridal look was etched in the minds of Bollywood fans. Her look continues to inspire brides-to-be and serves as a benchmark for bridal fashion in Indian cinema.
The bridal lehenga designed by Manish Malhotra was a masterpiece of craftsmanship. The heavy lehenga, paired with a fitted choli and dupatta, added to the elegance. The choice of traditional red gave it a perfect Bollywood Dulhan vibe.
Moreover, Rani’s makeup was understated, allowing the outfit to be the centre of attention. Her makeup was a luminous base with kohl-lined eyes and a classic bindi that completed her bridal look. Her statement jewellery included a heavy necklace, earrings and a mang tikka. Rani’s portrayal of a conflicted bride in KANK, coupled with her stunning bridal avatar, made her character, Maya, unforgettable.
2. Alia Bhatt’s bridal look is one to watch out for in any fashion magazine.
Offering every new age bride a fresh fashion inspiration, Alia Bhatt She looked ethereal in the bridal look of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Sporting a stunning orange lehenga from the racks of designer Manish Malhotra was a treat to the eyes. Her iconic bridal performance made millions of hearts flutter as her lehenga fell with utmost majesty.
While most Bollywood brides opt for the classic red sindoori hue, Alia’s orange lehenga proves that one can stick to traditions and yet experiment, looking regal. She wore a choli with a plunging neckline, mid-length sleeves, a short midriff, a dana with a deep golden cut and gota embroidery. Alia’s look was styled with a matching dupatta adorned with similar embellishments, with a layered ghera and an A-line silhouette.
She paired it with a regal looking choker, bangles, kaleere, mathapatti, a delicate nath and jhumkas. Lastly, she opted for a sleek middle-parted bun adorned with white gajra, kohl-lined eyes, pink highlights on the cheeks topped off with a bright pink lipstick and a delicate bindi.
3. Kiara Advani’s modern bridal look in Satyaprem Ki Katha
Kiara Advani’s Satyaprem Ki Katha bridal look was a perfect blend of tradition and modern bridal style. She wowed the audience in a stunning ivory lehenga exquisitely embellished with mirror work, which added a refreshing contrast to the traditional red Bandhani dupatta.
A quintessentially classic red dupatta added a touch of tradition to the contemporary ensemble. This combination created a fresh and contemporary bridal look, which was well received by the audience. Kiara’s on-screen bridal look was elevated with heavy and opulent jewellery, which included a choker, a mang tikka and earrings, all matching her white lehenga.
In contrast, her natural makeup enhanced her features without overshadowing the overall elegance. She opted for a subtle foundation, a hint of sparkle on her eyes with eyeliner and a glossy nude lip gloss. Kiara’s on-screen bridal avatar set a new trend, inspiring brides-to-be to experiment with unconventional colour palettes, yet retain the essence of a traditional bride’s grandeur.
4. Kiara’s Jug Jug Jeeyo bridal look was stellar!
Kiara AdvaniKiara’s on-screen bridal look from Jug Jug Jeeyo was a favourite in Bollywood in the last few years! Styled by celebrity fashion stylist Eka Lakhani, Kiara’s red lehenga was by Mrunalini Rao. Featuring eye-catching golden embroidery all over her lehenga and blouse, the diva looked absolutely mesmerising. She rocked it with a chic edgy blouse with a chic V-neckline and a red tulle veil draped neatly over her head, which completed the ethereal ensemble.
Kiara opted for a heavy jewellery ensemble that included contrasting emerald necklace detailing that added a touch of bridal splendour. With a matching matha patti and statement earrings, Kiara completed the look with a pair of oversized kaleeras and red chooda bangles. To add glamour, a luminous makeup base, kajal-lined eyes, a small red bindi and bold red lips sealed Kiara’s on-screen bridal look.
5. Kalki Koechlin’s minimalist crimson lehenga remains bridal goals
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani not only gave us some serious couple and friendship goals but also gave us an iconic bridal look that is a goal for every minimalist bride. Even after a decade, we are thinking of Kalki’s stunning crimson-hued minimalist bridal lehenga and her ooze of charm. Pairing her intricately embroidered Sabyasachi lehenga with a fitted choli that showed off her flat tummy and cleavage with such grace and style.
Kalki epitomizes the notion of innate beauty and she certainly knew how to rock this stunning look. She accessorized with a statement necklace, dangling earrings and a mang tikka along with red crystal bangles. With a gold micro bindi, Kalki’s bridal look was completed with natural makeup and pink nude lip shade.
Ask any millennial or Gen Z bride and we’re sure they’ll mention at least one of these iconic on-screen brides. These bridal looks have certainly left a lasting impact. Which of these looks did you like the most? Comment below and let us know your thoughts, and also tell us any other names we might have missed.
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