In the mid-2000s, Bollywood had a special charm where actresses were seen in colourful salwar suits, flimsy chiffon sarees, showy dupattas, and attractive jewellery that instantly became trendy. This highlighted the steady rise of Katrina Kaif, who simply started every major fashion and beauty trend across India in the mid-2000s with her iconic fashion choices.
Katrina Kaif was the OG desi ‘it’ girl, even before it was a thing!
Long before the concept of Pinterest boards and Instagram mood boards emerged, the Punjabi suit silhouette was already being exhibited by Katrina Kaif in the movie ‘Namastey London’, where she played the character of Jasmeet “Jazz” Malhotra. An analysis of Katrina Kaif’s movie outfits shows how she carried herself as a Bollywood diva through ‘Namastey London’s Punjabi outfits and ‘Singh Is Kinng’s semi-ethnic looks. Her outfit reflected her character’s roots in London while also retaining the Punjabi vibe. In fact, contemporary reviews of the film specifically mention the distinct Punjabi characteristics of her look, which included the popular ivory and turquoise blue kurta of a shorter length with a matching Patiala-style salwar, which she wore during the opening scene of the film. If pastel hues aren’t your style, you might consider Katrina’s wedding wardrobe in ‘Singh Is Kinng. The outfit boasted a stunning red and turquoise patterned combination and was matched with a bright dupatta, maang tikka, and stunning earrings, showcasing an extravagant style that is simply full of life. This look became a common wallpaper of that time, and the combination of red and blue became a super hit.
Since then, while her style has changed entirely over the years without losing its charm, let’s revisit those trendy-looking ensembles which were once a dream of every Indian girl who was a fan of Katrina Kaif.
