Retro Fashion: When there was a knock in an orange gown saree, Mallika of Hussan, Chhuris had gone on many hearts, even today trendy

It was the era of 1968, when Celibary Like the multi-starrer film was on the big screen. Shammi Kapoor’s charisma, Pran’s strong performance and Rajshree’s innocence tied the audience a lot. But the thing that really won everyone’s heart was Mumtaz. Their style is still considered iconic in bright orange form-fitting saree and small sleeveless blouse. Mumtaz’s confidence, smile and dance moves made her not just an actress but a fashion trendsetter in that song “Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Chakra”, whose discussion is equally fresh today.

Actually, it was common to wear a sari in the traditional way at that time. But when Mumtaz draped it in a completely new style and presented it on screen, it was as the beginning of the trend of a new saree dress. Her fitted and stylish orange saree made a new fashion trend among young girls. For the first time, the audience saw that the saree can be worn not only in a traditional attire but also in glamorous and trendy style. This was the reason that along with the song, her fashion is becoming a topic of discussion till date.

Mumtaz’s trendsetter look
She wore a pre-plated saree of orange, on which the golden gote border and the jhaldar hemline. This body-hugging saree style of Mumtaz became a trend immediately. The girls wanted to get a Bollywood diva look by wearing a sari with thin plates like them. With this, bran necklace, chandelier earrings and hand bandage, while 60s puffy hairstyles in hair, were making their look completely glamorous. This style became so hit that people started copying Mumtaz’s fashion more than singing.

This sari was special
Initially Mumtaz was hesitating about dance in this saree, but it is said that costume designer Bhanu Athia Prepared a special saree for them. It had side zip and already made pleats, which made the movement easier. Pallu was kept long, which made it completely different from the traditional style. This style later “Mumtaz Saree Draping Style” Became famous by the name of

Impact on fashion industry
This look of Mumtaz was like a fashion revolution in Bollywood. People’s thinking about sarees changed. Earlier, where the saree was limited to marriage and traditional occasions only, now it became a glamorous party wear. Even fashion designers and film costume designers started presenting the saree in new style.

Mumtaz’s orange saree was not just an outfit, but proved to be a milestone in the fashion industry. It showed that the saree can also compete with glamorous and western dress. Even today, when this song rings, people do not just swing to the tune, but they smile by remembering the magic of Mumtaz and the magic of her sari.