Bollywood movies are known for their crazy drama, masala, and of course, the big fat Indian wedding! There is no way that you can miss out on that, can you? Bright and blinding colors, loud music, the khana-shana, the alcohol, the annoying relatives, so much noise, and so much madness! But at the center of this potpourri are the alluring Bollywood brides. Beautiful and enchanting as ever, these reel life Bollywood brides have left quite the mark in the years gone by.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 Bollywood brides who gave us #WeddingGoals:
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1. Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar
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The lovely hues of red and orange of the Kashmiri bridal outfit that adorned her is something that left everyone’s jaw dropped. It was the first time that the traditional attire was shown captured so beautifully on the silver screen.
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It had all the favored bridal colors and the heavy zardosi dupatta was like the icing on the cake! The exotic kundan jewelry and the makeup balanced the outfit perfectly. If you’re looking to try something different, then this is it!
2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Jodhaa Akbar
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We’ve only read and seen paintings of the royals of the bygone era. But when Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played a Rajput queen in the movie, she looked as royal as a queen can be. The stunning Rajasthani attire took the élan of Bollywood brides to a new level altogether!
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She looked every bit of a spectacular spectacle in the colorful Neeta Lulla ensemble. And, if you manage to get past the elaborately bejeweled and embroidered fabrics, then you definitely won’t get past the dazzling jewelry!
3. Deepika Padukone in Chennai Express
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Movie weddings might be unreal but Deepika’s bridal outfit in this movie was a South Indian classic! She looked ravishing in the traditional red and orange Kanjeevaram brocade saree, the deep yellow gold jewelry, the maang tikka and the gajra.
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The neutral makeup just added more to her gorgeous movie bride charm.
4. Madhuri Dixit in Hum Aapke Hain Koun
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When red and maroon were the only colors that a bride could look at, one of the most beautiful women and one of the best dancers in India decided to stray towards gold. Madhuri Dixit dazzled everyone in her bright golden lehenga, the lovely pearl and gold jewelry, and that nose ring! No one, and I repeat, no one can forget that nose ring. If you can pull it off, then you should definitely go ahead with it on your wedding.
5. Karisma Kapoor in Zubeidaa
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She brought alive the queen that she played and her bridal attire was just about perfect. The innocence of her character was perfectly captured in her red and gold couture ensemble that was designed by Shyam Benegal’s daughter, Pia. It complemented her traditional Rajput jewelry and her gorgeous blue eyes. How much more royal can she be?
6. Preity Zinta in Veer-Zaara
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The evergreen bubbly girl of Bollywood made one of the prettiest brides in Veer-Zaara. In a beautiful satin outfit in the shades of plum and green, Zinta looked like the perfect bride.
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Her simple jewelry – including the maang tikka and the sexy nose ring completed the elegant attire. Her minimal makeup just made it even more elegant!
7. Kareena Kapoor in 3 Idiots
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If her sister looked like a queen in her time, Kareena Kapoor looked no lesser than a modern day queen in her anarkali outfit! The heavy brownish orange dress along with the spectacular pearl and gold jewelry made her look like a ravishing runaway dulhan that she was. What a sight, indeed!
8. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Chokher Bali
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The most beautiful part of Bengali weddings is the decked up bride (sorry, grooms!), and who better to play the role than the beauty queen herself? She looked stunning in the red and maroon saree and her lovely jewels. But what won everyone over is the intricate detailing on her forehead and THAT bindi! It just made the outfit so much more exquisite.
9. Kajol in My Name is Khan
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The much loved Kajol donned a simple yet graceful bridal attire in the movie. Draped in the traditional bright red and golden colors, her outfit reflected the practicality that a woman needs during the wedding. Clothes laden with heavy work can be difficult to handle and move around in, so light is good!
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10. Priyanka Chopra in Kaminey
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One of the simplest bridal outfits you’ll ever see. Draped in a green nine-yard saree teamed with a red and gold blouse, Piggy Chops looked sexier than ever!
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The message was clear – it’s my wedding; I want to dance and have fun while looking gorgeous at the same time. So, you know what to do if heavy work-laden dresses aren’t your thing.
All said and done, every bride’s most beautiful jewel is her smile and the happiness that is reflected on her face. These Bollywood brides looked stunning on their reel life wedding days, so you can take a cue from them and look even more gorgeous in your real life wedding day too!
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