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Karisma Kapoor birthday: A look at her 90s style legacy that continues to inspire Bollywood fashion

On her birthday, we revisit the unforgettable style journey of Karisma Kapoor, from the athleisure vibe of Dil Toh Pagal Hai to the dazzling desi glam of Biwi No.1, Lolo effortlessly ruled the 90s fashion scene like no other. A true trendsetter then, and an eternal icon now!

Rishika Baranwal | Jun 25, 2025, 11:24 AM IST

1.Raja Hindustani

Raja Hindustani
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No one could’ve owned that fiery red lace dress quite like Karisma Kapoor. In Bollywood’s ultimate rollercoaster romance, she served fierce lip colours, poker-straight hair, and all the feels. With that signature strut and heartbreak simmering in her eyes, Lolo made every frame look like it belonged on the cover of a magazine.

 

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2.Dil Toh Pagal Hai

Dil Toh Pagal Hai
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If there was ever a queen of crop tops and leggings, it was Karisma Kapoor in Bollywood’s ultimate dance classic. She turned athleisure into high fashion, rocking sports bras and jackets like they were straight off the runway.

 

3.Dulhan Hum Le Jaynge

Dulhan Hum Le Jaynge
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Long before travel influencers hit our feeds, Karisma Kapoor was setting style goals across Europe in this Bollywood comedy adventure. From cute crop tops to denim dungarees and statement jackets, she was a walking, talking fashion mood board, years ahead of her time.

 

4.Biwi No.1

Biwi No.1
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Karisma Kapoor stepped into this Bollywood comedy draped in a saree that redefined bold elegance in the 90s. With that envy-inducing silhouette and head-turning style, she served what we'd now call peak 'revenge fashion', long before it became a buzzword on social media.

 

5.Hum Saath-Saath Hain

Hum Saath-Saath Hain
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Draped in a regal purple, full-sleeved embroidered lehenga, Karisma Kapoor proved that tradition could be effortlessly chic. As she twirled to 'Maiyya Yashoda,' it felt less like a dance sequence and more like a couture moment on a festive runway.

 

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