BOLLYWOOD
After Hrs tracks Kareena Kapoor Khan’s style trajectory over the years
Almost a decade ago, Kareena Kapoor Khan embraced the size zero figure in Tashan (2008) eliciting bouquets and brickbats in equal measure. Bollywood observers were left open-mouthed at her enviable hot bod as she strutted on a beach in a lime green swimsuit. She never gave a damn about reactions back then and she is far from caring even now.
Be it her choice of roles or her off-kilter sartorial picks on the red carpet, the Begum of Pataudi has always carpe-diemed the heck out of her life and career. Last month, she channelled her inner femme fatale as she attended an event in a red Bibhu Mohapatra dress, which had a dramatic slit on the bust.
If the phrase ‘yummy mummy’ suited anyone to the T, it’s got to be Bebo. She’s always written new style rules, never followed any trends — in fashion or life in general. Even when she was pregnant with Taimur, she penned a new lexicon on maternity chic — appearing in a risqué Deme outfit. By far, her dressing has always been comfort-meets-chic, so adapting to an anti-fit or bespoke closet wasn’t a challenge for the style-savvy actress. She wore everything with an unstudied ease. Superimpose that with her pregnant mega-watt glow and she was the real winner!
Now, she’s all set to appear on the silver screen in Veere Di Wedding, which is due for release in June. The post-baby Kareena, who’s back in killer shape thanks to her devotion to working out, sizzles on the current Vogue India cover in a sheer Goddess style Gucci gown.
Designer Monisha Jaising, who has dressed her several times, sees her as a veritable style chameleon. “Given the fact that she’s a great actress, she has an incredible body language that transmogrifies every ensemble she dons. It’s like she’s emoting through clothing and her body language is always in tune with what she’s wearing. When she was super skinny, she wore this cross body green gown from my evening resort line with panache and on the Koffee With Karan show, when she was pregnant, she wore my black gown with a low decolletage and flowy sleeves, which remains one of my favourite looks,” says Monisha.
Right through her evolution over the years, one sees Kareena taking her outfits to a new level. Designer Payal Singhal, who dressed Kareena in her patiala salwars in the post Jab We Met phase, recalls, “She continued to take up assignments through her pregnancy and walked for designer Anita Dongre. All in all, she’s innately confident which comes through her style.”
Payal observes that of late, she’s veered towards a more sophisticated, aristocratic approach to dressing. “She’s worn a lot of Gucci lately but mostly picked classic pieces from the label. She radiates an air of quiet elegance. Needless to say, she has sharp strong facial features that work incredibly well for the fashion zone,” says Payal.
Even when Kareena’s body was on the voluptuous side, like her item song Fevicol in Dabangg, she’s totally owned it. A few weeks ago, the Begum was spotted with hubby Saif and baby Taimur at the airport. She was a vision in a camel Balmain jacket, a pair of tortoise shell sunnies and boots. Her airport looks are often completed with reflector sunglasses, which bring to mind vintage photographs of the late Jackie O. Designer Arpita Mehta hails her as the queen of Bollywood. “She is a trendsetter — be it her health or fashion choices. Her style is synonymous with royal elements, for instance, something reminiscent of Queen Rania of Jordan. She is modern-day royalty.”
Stylist Aastha Sharma seconds that. “She is Kareena Kapoor Khan before anything else. Even if she is in a T-shirt and denims, she’ll make it work with just her expressions. She’ll put on her sunglasses and a red pout and kill it. She has always embraced her curves while being fashionable. She doesn’t have to wear cool clothes to look on trend,” says Aastha.
From a gown to an anti-fit dress to a pair of athleisure trackpants — she can rock every outfit. Designer Nishka Lulla hails her as someone with an effortlessly incredible carriage. “Post pregnancy, she’s worked out and in no time, she’s gone back to her perfect body and she looks better than ever. She’s always appeared like a queen,” says Nishka.
Stylist Allia Al Rufai, who once styled a magazine cover with Bebo, observes that over the years she’s stayed true to her personality. “She’s never OTT and it comes through in the clothes. She’s sure of herself and not trying to be fashionable or effortless. Of course, she does wear her bling, especially when she dons Manish Malhotra ensembles and that’s when her inner Bollywood diva comes out,” says Allia. Designer Salita Nanda seconds that. “She’s always remained classic in her approach to fashion. Now that her film is about to release, she’s ready to experiment again. She’s never shied away from sporting bling. I’d interpret her style journey as classic with a hint of sexy. She never shows too much skin but there’s a hint of skin. For example, on the latest Vogue cover, she gives a sneak peek of her leg,” says Salita.
Designer Monica Shah of label JADE observes that Kareena takes on the role of a glamorous actress effortlessly. “On the red carpet, her style is fantastic and she radiates glamour. Even at airports, she’ll always flaunt bold lips,” says Monica.
Viral video: Thar SUV gets stuck on railway track after man tries to shoot reel, watch here
Elon Musk's new X post claims Putin must not be blamed for Russia-Ukraine war, instead names…
Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives fame Shalini Passi reveals 'Mom used chilli powder in my...'
My experiences with dating apps
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal reveals how company got its name, says 'we wanted…'
Key Differences Between the Indian Stock Market and Global Indices
Stock prices vs company valuation: Is your stock worth it?
Navjot Singh Sidhu is back on Kapil Sharma's show after five years, but there's a twist
Mukesh Ambani set to invest Rs 65000 crore in THIS state, Reliance's biggest...
Mohammed Shami to return to competitive cricket; star pacer set to play for…
Makoons World School brings a new approach to K-12 education across India
Pakistan Cricket looking to take BIG step on Champions Trophy issue, planning to...
Did Isha Ambani lend Neetu Kapoor her Navratna necklace? Reddit users react
J-K: Gunfight underway between security forces and terrorists in Bandipora
Viral video shows women as 'live mannequins' in mall, sparks fury; WATCH
As Vistara bids goodbye, Air India-Vistara's first flight takes off from Mumbai to...
GATE 2025 Schedule: Exams to begin from February 1; Check full timetable here
CBSE announces BIG changes in Class 10,12 board exams 2025, know details here
Veteran Bengali actor Manoj Mitra dies at 86
Isha Ambani graces Diwali party as she walks with her twins, husband, WATCH
Donald Trump plans to pick Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State: Report
Vadodara IOCL refinery fire: Death toll rises to 2; probe underway
Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai police arrest accused from Chhattisgarh's Raipur
Delhi reports record high chikungunya, malaria cases in 5 years
Japan's Nara deer's polite bow to Indian woman leaves netizens in awe, WATCH
Meet MS Dhoni’s sister Jayanti Gupta who works as teacher, is married CSK star's...
Pakistani TikTok star Minhal Malik's popularity soars in India, sees unprecedented 100-time surge
Seo Hyun Jin dramatically apologises to BTS ARMY, says 'I know a lot of...'
Amid threats of violent protests, Brampton Triveni temple cancels event
Mike Waltz, India caucus head, named Donald Trump's National Security Advisor
Mukesh Khanna returns as Shaktimaan, 90s kids dance with joy
This Indian man owns a train, he's not Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, has net worth of...
SSC CHSL Exam 2024 admit cards to be released today at ssc.gov.in; get direct link here
‘He will play his last game in…’: CSK CEO provides massive update on MS Dhoni’s IPL future
DNA TV Show: Why thousands of aspirants protested against UPPSC in Prayagraj
Girl dances to Shraddha Kapoor's hit Stree 2 song in adorable viral video, 'Kheton me...'
Rashid Khan narrowly escapes serious head injury during AFG vs BAN, WATCH viral video
Who is IAS K Gopalakrishnan, suspended for violation of discipline amid WhatsApp group controversy?
Amid linkup rumours with Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur shares cryptic note: 'Our journey is...'
Champions Trophy: PCB to seek clarity from ICC after BCCI refuses to send Indian team to Pakistan
JEE Main 2025 preparation: IIT Kanpur launches FREE 45-day online course; check details
KL Rahul breaks silence on LSG exit in IPL, says, ‘I wanted to go…’
Khushi Kapoor wears bracelet with rumoured boyfriend Vedang Raina's name, see viral photo
Meet man who leads Rs 243890 crore company, lost Rs 21735 crore in one day after...
IND vs SA: Varun Chakravarthy takes 5-wicket-haul but enters THIS unwanted record in 2nd T20I
Apart from Mela, Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai also danced together during world tour
Sustainability Takes Center Stage in US Manufacturing with Leader Viralsinh Solanki at the Forefront