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01/6Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai, Anushka Sharma: Bollywood actresses who wore the heaviest outfits
Bollywood has always been synonymous with glamour, and when it comes to fashion, it's not just about trends; it's about making a statement. Several actresses have turned heads by donning some of the heaviest and most extravagant outfits in the history of Indian cinema. Right from Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai, to Anushka Sharma, Bollywood divas have left an indelible mark with their sartorial choices, and we're here to take a closer look at their weighty couture moments.
02/6Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit has been one of the most talented and loved actresses we have in Bollywood. She delivered one of her finest performances in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Devdas' where her graceful dance moves and her wardrobe became much talked-about. In one of the scenes in the film, the actress wore a real mirror-work lehenga which weighed 10 kg. Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla had once revealed that the outfit had taken two months and an entire team of highly skilled artisans to complete the ensemble.
03/6Sridevi
Sridevi was one of the most iconic actresses we had in Indian cinema. Her performances were memorable, and her fashion choices were equally unforgettable. Her timeless grace and charisma were beautifully complemented by her extravagant outfits in films like 'Chandni' and 'Mr. India.' However, it was in her Tamil movie 'Puli,' that Sridevi graced the screen in a stunning golden gown designed by the renowned Manish Malhotra. This regal outfit weighed in at an impressive 20 kg.
04/6Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma has very successfully created a niche for herself in the film industry with her choices of films and performances. Whether it's her elegant wedding attire or her mesmerizing looks in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,' she has showcased the essence of contemporary Indian fashion. However, not many know that Anushka wore a super heavy lehenga in the Karan Johar directorial that weighed around 17 kg. The lehenga was designed by none other than Manish Malhotra and was worn by the actress in the song, 'Channa Mereya'.
05/6Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often referred to as the most beautiful woman in the world, is no stranger to opulent fashion. From making heads turn in her glamorous outfits at the red carpet to her stunning traditional ensembles in movies like 'Jodhaa Akbar,' Aishwarya has embraced the weightiest couture with poise and panache. The gorgeous diva wore about 400 kg of gold and semi-precious stone, which were moulded to recreate her jewellery. According to reports, it took 200 craftsmen, who worked for 600 days to recreate her ornaments inspired from the Mughal era.
06/6Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor has been a trendsetter in every sense of the word. Her style has undoubtedly evolved over the years. The actress also joined the bandwagon of actresses who wore heavy outfits when she donned a lehenga that weighed almost 32 kg in 'Ki & Ka'. The heavy lehenga had layers of zardozi embroidery. According to reports, she shot for two consecutive days in a suburban studio.
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