Most Indian folks derive fashion inspiration from actors and how they dress up in certain Bollywood films.

We know life imitates art, and you do not have to look any further than Bollywood to see how far it is true. It is nearly impossible to think of any other culture where the impact of cinema is just as influential as it is in India. We love to wear what actors wear in super hit movies. From Kareena Kapoor's Y2K style in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham to Deepika Padukone's sassy nightclub mini dresses in Cocktail - the Indian fashion industry is largely influenced by the silver screen. Here are some Bollywood films that influenced the youth to follow its fashion trends.

Mumtaz Saree from Brahmachari

Mumtaz emerged as a global fashion icon after the release of the film Brahmachari in which she was spotted sporting a form-fitting saree in the song ‘Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche.’ The actress wore an unconventional, low-waist, pre-pleated saree, lined with gota borders in gold, and of course, one cannot forget that iconic frilled hemline. Mumtaz accessorized her look with gold earrings, a hath patti, a choker, and the 1960s iconic puffy hairstyle. And this style was here to stay with us forever.

Athleisure from Dil Toh Pagal Hai

In 1997, when ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ was released, the Indian audience was perhaps not yet prepared to face the fashion-forwardness. At that time, both Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor were icons. Since this film is primarily based on dance, the main focus was on athleisure. Every outfit starting from the tight-fitted cycling shorts to the short-jacket co-ord sets was spot on. After the release of this film, women were queueing up at the stores to get replicas.

Tinted glasses and printed shirts from Dil Chahta Hai

This film revoked the cringe style of the 90s and introduced young men to cool summer outfits that consisted of printed shirts, fisherman hats, and tinted glasses. Also, you may now question those big belt buckles and shiny leather pants, but admit it, you all got a pair after the film’s release.

Y2K trends from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham

Poo from this film was a true fashion icon, and both millennials and Gen Zs will agree. Her fashion sense served as a true inspiration for all the young girls growing up during the early 2000s. And with the resurgence of Y2K fashion, some of her outfits are still relevant today. One can never get enough of Poo’s mini leather skirts and sequined, asymmetrical backless tops.

Cargo pants and hoodies from Kal Ho Na Ho

SRK dancing to the song ‘Pretty Woman’ in his red cargo pants was not the only best outfit in Kal Ho Na Ho. The entire fashion scene in the film was dope. All the outfits were pretty casual but very cool. Remember those hoodie sweatshirts and V-neck pullovers with sleeves rolled up and relax-fit denim that all the young men were wearing at the time?

What the movie-goers see on the silver screen becomes an influential commodity just the next day. Don't you agree?