Before Mallika Sherawat, Deepika Padukone, these Bollywood actresses dared to flaunt bikinis decades ago

Neena Gupta stunned everyone by recently sharing a bikini photo from the film Utsav. Wearing a strapless bikini, she looked bold and ahead of her time. The look proves that even in the 80s, Neena dared to be different.

Helen wore a striking white bikini top with a slit skirt in the song Yeh Mera Dil Pyar Ka Deewana. Her sizzling look became an unforgettable moment of boldness and style.

Sharmila Tagore became the first Indian actress to wear a bikini in public. Her black bikini photo for Filmfare in 1966 and her swimsuit scene in An Evening in Paris were revolutionary at the time.

Dimple Kapadia set screens ablaze in a red bikini in her debut film Bobby (1973). She later appeared in a swimsuit in Saagar, further cementing her bold on-screen image at a young age.

Miss Asia Pacific 1970, Zeenat Aman wore a colorful bikini opposite Dev Anand in Heera Panna. Known for her Western looks, she redefined Indian film glamour with her daring and stylish choices.