The changing avatars of Kareena Kapoor

Chameli– The Bold-Seductress look Even though Chameli was a streetwalker she didn’t look cheap. One of the biggest struggles of the film was to find a costume that wouldn’t seem dull on screen, Read More">because Chameli wore just one outfit throughout the entire movie. Manish was adamant to use vibrant colors to make Bebo stand outRead More

Chameli- The Bold-Seductress look

Even though Chameli was a streetwalker she didn't look cheap. One of the biggest struggles of the film was to find a costume that wouldn't seem dull on screen, because Chameli wore just one outfit throughout the entire movie. Manish was adamant to use vibrant colors to make Bebo stand out against the darker film background. And after a photo shoot with a few options everybody unanimously fell in love with the red sari. A colorful blouse with three-quarter sleeves was bought from Khar market in Mumbai. Since the sari couldn't look expensive, the stylists bought six identical pieces of artificial georgette. The hair was given thick waves and Kareena donned a flower clip on one-side. The stylists gave the babe red lips to match with her sari and to make the whole look pop even more.

Although Kareena was a little skeptical about the plunging neckline it was integral to the character which seduced men for a living. The whole package was perfect for Bebo: - a great script, a tough role and a film that was centered on her!

Ra.One -The Chammak-Challo Look Red is a definite success formula for Kareena. The red sari from ‘Chammak Challo‘ was actually made as a full sari for the train sequence, but when Bebo had to dance in it, Read More">she asked for something lighter. And it was Ganesh Hegde and SRK who decided to take off theRead More

Ra.One -The Chammak-Challo Look

Red is a definite success formula for Kareena. The red sari from 'Chammak Challo' was actually made as a full sari for the train sequence, but when Bebo had to dance in it, she asked for something lighter. And it was Ganesh Hegde and SRK who decided to take off the pallu and wrap it around the hottie's waist like a sarong. Manish had to pre-stitch the pallu so that it wouldn't fall off, and he decided to cheat with the blouse. Nobody noticed but the sari's blouse was switched with a net sleeves one in the song. He also insisted to wear a nose-ring to make the character look sexy. The diva's curves were back then and it really paid her off.

Karan Johar even called up Kareena to congratulate her, saying, "Darling you're looking super hot." Even Saif couldn't take his eyes off the screen when he first saw Kareena dance in the song. The 'Prince of Pataudi' even took Bebo out for dinner and pampered her a little extra that night. If you ask Kareena, she says her body never looked better than in that song!

3 Idiots– The Geeky-Glam look This is Kareena’s favorite movie not because it had Aamir and Raju Hirani, but because Bebo was allowed to roam in jeans and t-shirts all day. The entire look was defined by glasses. Even though glasses make a woman look intensely serious and wonderfully awkward at the same time, Read More">herRead More

3 Idiots- The Geeky-Glam look

This is Kareena's favorite movie not because it had Aamir and Raju Hirani, but because Bebo was allowed to roam in jeans and t-shirts all day. The entire look was defined by glasses. Even though glasses make a woman look intensely serious and wonderfully awkward at the same time, her look is quite popular even today.

Though her character Pia's wardrobe was so simple and casual and Bebo was in track pants with t-shirts for most of the scenes, tons of detailing and hundreds of fitting went to create it. Raju had a very clear idea of what he wanted Kareena Kapoor to look like and the glasses were his suggestion. It was a new look for the diva but she instantly fell in love with it. For the 'Zoobie Doobie' song, Manish picked the gorgeous white voluminous gown so that Aamir and Kareena would really look like they were floating away on clouds. Bebo used to twirl around in that gown and feel like she's in a fairy tale!

Jab We Met– The Girl-Next-Door look Jab We Met was about being bubbly and excited without going over the top. Geet was spontaneous and fun-loving, Read More">and that was exactly what her wardrobe reflected. Printed or slogan tees paired with loose-fitting harem or patiala pants in solid colors or a chikan kurta with a pair ofRead More

Jab We Met- The Girl-Next-Door look

Jab We Met was about being bubbly and excited without going over the top. Geet was spontaneous and fun-loving, and that was exactly what her wardrobe reflected. Printed or slogan tees paired with loose-fitting harem or patiala pants in solid colors or a chikan kurta with a pair of dark-wash skinny jeans and simple accessories. Plus to carry it all, the unbeatable I-love-myself attitude!

Geet became a trendsetter. The T-shirt and salwar combination happened by chance. It was supposed to be a night scene and Imtiaz, who has such a fantastic eye for detail, was trying to figure out what would Kareena wear to bed on a train. Since Bebo already donned a salwar kurta, they decided that the character would change the top and put on a t-shirt, something as natural and simple as that. Manish decided to glam up the salwar combo by designing a black corset with harem pants for the song 'Mauja Hi Mauja'. Next thing, young girls everywhere were grooming in the same ensemble. Even Shobhaa De called Jab We Met the 'most styled film of the year'. Geet became so iconic that even Madame Tussauds decided that she would be the character they wanted as Kareena's wax statue!

Tashan– The Toned-Body look ‘The size-zero phenomenon’, Read More">that is how Tashan will be remembered. Kareena in her green bikini scene stole the entire show! Apart from the bikini the one look which had people talking was the knotted white shirt and hot-shorts combo. The look was all about showing off a toned body with aviatorRead More

Tashan- The Toned-Body look

'The size-zero phenomenon', that is how Tashan will be remembered. Kareena in her green bikini scene stole the entire show! Apart from the bikini the one look which had people talking was the knotted white shirt and hot-shorts combo. The look was all about showing off a toned body with aviator sunglasses and a little bronzer on the cheekbones as well as on the jaw line. For Kareena, Tashan wasn't about a statement wardrobe, it was about making the statement "there's nothing Kapoor can't do".

Size-zero had changed Kareena's perception of food, exercise and health completely. And she finally decided to get her dream figure with the help of yoga which she quickly got obsessed with, so much that her favorite asanas are Surya Namaskar, Trikonasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana, Chakrasan and Hanumanasana.