The roots of any culture come from the clothing it has, it reflects the background of the people. Cinema plays an important role in this since it acts as a mirror that reflects on the culture of any place. The relationship between cloths and cinema has been a strong connection for people and especially the youth. Bollywood clothing sets a path many times for the general audience. Being one of the oldest cinemas; Indian Cinema has been a great source of fashion. Since the very beginning, there has been a great variety in the designs of sarees.
Bollywood has always been extraordinarily surprising with its concept of sarees. Since the very beginning, Bollywood fashion sarees have encouraged local people to try out something new. Bollywood fashion sarees has been a trendsetter in the market. With Bollywood saree we mean the designs that new designers have brought into the market, maybe through haute couture fashion or maybe through movies.
Indian cinema has always looked forward to uplifting the Indian culture through the screen, the directors and producers are constantly trying to improve the outlook of people towards the ethnic wears on Indian culture. With the expanding knowledge of people, it has become very important that Indian cinema sets each and every foot with utter care since they are the one who becomes the fashion leaders for the public and especially for the youth.
Sarees and the Indian Cinema
Designers have shown their versatility with saree through different occasions within the cinema like for example: if there was a wedding scene the saree would be shiny in look depending upon the wearer’s age. It could the glittery red saree wore by Nushrat Bharucha from 'Sonu Ke Titu ki sweety' or the elegant pink saree of Reema Lagoo from 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. Further the White saree in death scene from 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gum' or the very famous black saree from 'Veer Zaara'?
