Bikini Trends: It has now become a trend to pose in Bikini and click photos but do you know it was not always like this? These day people take inspiration from Kylie Jenner to Esha Gupta and flaunt their curves confidently in two-piece bikini. But, it was Sharmila Tagore who became the first Indian actress to take the nation by storm when she shot for Filmfare magazine in a two-piece Bikini set. Now, actresses like Disha Patani, Tripti Dimri and more are carrying her legacy. If you want to dig deep into the history of Bikini Trends in India, you’re at the right place.
Bikini Trends: 1960s Sharmila Tagore’s Graceful Bikini Look
To start with the real trendsetter of Bikinis in India, the first name that comes to people’s minds is Sharmila Tagore. Yes, you heard it right! One of the most famous veteran actresses Sharmila Tagore was also one of the firsts to wear a proper bikini. The Daag actress, who was popular for her chemistry with former actor Rajesh Khanna, wore this blue swimsuit in the 1967 film ‘An Evening in Paris.’ Apart from that she was also captured in a printed bikini for a magazine photoshoot. After her, the caravan for Bikinis or swimsuits came into the eyes of people.
Bikini Trends: 1970s and 1980s Dimple Kapadia, Zeenat Aman Parveen Babi’s Charm
In the 1970s Bollywood Divas started taking Bikini a little into their thought process. Dum Maro Dum actress Zeenat Aman was popular for her bold avatars, she wore this outfit for her film Heera Panna. Apart from her, veteran actor Rajesh Khanna’s wife and Dil Chahta Hai actress Dimple Kapadia stunned the Indian audience when she appeared in a sizzling red bikini for another 1973 film Bobby. Her look is still remembered as one of the most iconic looks by an actress.
After experimenting in the 1970s, came the 1980s and Parveen Babi’s charm started spreading like fire. The actress appeared in a two-piece outfit in the 1982 film Yeh Nazdeekiyaan and made Sarongs popular. However, actresses were more inclined towards monokinis by the end of the 1980s.
Bikini Trends: 1990s A new wave of Bikini trends in Bollywood
The popularity of Monokini could be seen in the early 1990s as well when the famous Bollywood diva Kajol wore a swimsuit in Baazigar. Shilpa Shetty also joined her in the same film with a stunning one-piece look. It was said that Bollywood was taking inspiration from Hollywood throughout but in the 1990s it was specifically from Baywatch. The swimsuits were deep neck and looked stunning on the actresses.
Bikini Trends: 2000s and Bikini is all over the Bollywood
The 2000s were all about fashion resets when actresses started appearing in sensuous bikinis. From Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Tashan green bikini to Priyanka Chopra’s sizzling Dostana bikini every look was memorable. Many actresses like Bipasha Basu and Mallika Sherawat became the face of Bikini Sizzles, as they carried the bikini looks really well. The most popular bikini styles in the 2000s were sporty pool wear and two-piece bikinis. Bollywood also started using accessories and bold makeup to stand out.
Bikini Trends: 2010s Alia Bhatt & Deepika Padukone being the trendsetters
By the 2010s it has become a natural trend to wear bikinis in Bollywood films. No one can forget Alia Bhatt’s bright yellow bikini look as she carried the deep neck string bikini look with a sarong pretty well. Anushka Sharma also stunned everyone with her black bikini in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Deepika Padukone’s Cocktail bikini is still fresh in fans’ memories. By the end of the 2010s, there was not a particular trend that was being followed but everyone was wearing styles suitable for their body type.
Present- Disha Patani and Others are carrying the Legacy
Actresses like Disha Patani, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and more are carrying the legacy for former actresses. They are creating their way in this trend. These days colourful, printed and cut-out monokinis can be seen in trend. Along with that, using sarongs and shrugs is also a common trend in India.
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