Tag Archives: Madhuri Dixit

Bindi Queens

Posted on 20/04/2017 by Anu M

Not every decade has distinctive bindis. And when a decade does its usually easily seen as a trend on an actress.  Here’s how the 50s, 70s and 90s looked! Shyama, the bindi queen of the 1950s. Decorative bindis were quite … Continue reading →

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The 1990s Post

Posted on 12/12/2014 by Anu M

The Sari Etc. – 1991-2000 I am not in the least bit a fan of the 90s + its not exactly vintage. For the sake of completion of the series though I will compress everything into a single post. It … Continue reading →

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The Adaptation Post

Posted on 01/09/2012 by Anu M

  Not many period dramas in India get their period details right.  I am not sure a leg of mutton sleeve blouse was the way to go in 1942 but its the evoked emotion rather than authenticity that matters in … Continue reading →

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