The 60s were the absolute golden era of Bollywood. The actresses back then weren’t just famous for their acting but their style was next level too. Their fashion game was so strong that even today, fashion lovers look up to them for inspo. Let’s check out the 10 diva icons who ruled the style scene in the 1960s:
1. Sharmila Tagore
Style: Double-winged eyeliner and bouffant hair
Sharmila brought a perfect mix of East meets West. Her signature double-winged eyeliner is still a trend, and her bikini look in An Evening in Paris created a huge buzz.
2. Waheeda Rehman
Style: Classic pastel-colored sarees
Waheeda kept it simple but stylish. She rocked soft pastel sarees with delicate embroidery, giving her that timeless, elegant vibe.
3. Mumtaz
Style: Pre-pleated sarees in bold colors
Mumtaz’s orange saree from the song Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche is still iconic. Her playful, glamorous look remains super popular even today.
4. Vyjayanthimala
Style: South Indian traditional mixed with Bollywood glam
With her bright smile, silk sarees, temple jewelry, and floral gajras, she perfectly blended tradition with modern cinema style.
5. Asha Parekh
Style: Modern blouses and printed sarees
Asha totally represented the youthful 60s vibe with bold prints, fun blouses, and standout accessories.
6. Helen
Style: Cabaret glam and Western outfits
Helen’s style was bold and unique — feathers, sequins, thigh-high slit dresses — she totally owned the glamorous item girl look.
7. Sadhana Shivdasani
Style: The famous “Sadhana cut” fringe hairstyle and simple yet classy outfits
Everyone tried the “Sadhana cut” at some point! Her fitted sarees, churidars, and boat-neck blouses set a style benchmark.
8. Nanda
Style: Soft pastels and delicate silhouettes
With flowers in her hair and soft fringes, Nanda had that cute, girl-next-door charm. She looked gorgeous in subtle sarees and Anarkalis.
9. Tanuja
Style: Bold prints and modern Western clothes
Tanuja’s style was fresh and quirky — short hair, bright prints, and Western-inspired outfits way ahead of her time.
10. Mala Sinha
Style: Dramatic puff sleeves and bold colors
Mala Sinha brought in balloon and puff sleeves before anyone else. Her style was loud, colorful, and totally in sync with her powerful on-screen persona.
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