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Now and Then: Top 5 Stylish Actors of the Yesteryears

As the old saying goes, “old is gold.” This is true when it comes to the actors of the yesteryears as well. The Bollywood that we know and love has been shaped by these stars. They redefined the image of women in cinema and at the same time they were very stylish, to say the least. This post will take you through a photo journey of some of the most loved Bollywood stars who still make their presence felt in the industry.

1. Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman now!
Zeenat Aman now!
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ZA in the yesteryears!
ZA in the yesteryears!
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Check out her shorts and top!
Check out her shorts and top!
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A still from Yaadon Ki Baraat
A still from Yaadon Ki Baraat
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For her times, Zeenat Aman always took up bold roles in the 1970’s and the 80’s. She was one of the first actors who was mostly seen in western outfits, which was quite rare those days. From tunic and jeans, pant suits, shorts, dresses, and bikinis, she has done it all!

2. Sharmila Tagore

Sharmila Tagore now!
Sharmila Tagore now!
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A still from Apur Sonsar
A still from Apur Sansar
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Tagore in traditional attire
Tagore in traditional attire
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Tagore in a bikini
Tagore in a bikini
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Most of us know Sharmila Tagore as the mother of Saif and Soha. But there was a time when she was counted upon as an accomplished actor and at the same time she looked the part as well. She was the first actor in Hindi cinema to wear a bikini in a film!

3. Rekha

Rekha now!
Rekha now!
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At the beach!
At the beach!
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Check out her hairstyle!
Check out her hairstyle!
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A still from Umrao Jaan
A still from Umrao Jaan

 

Rekha as always has been known for her beauty and as an accomplished actor. She dared to do and say things at her time which most people wouldn’t have even thought off. She has received critical acclaim for her work as well. And it goes without saying that she has always been a trendsetter.

4. Hema Malini

Hema Malini now!
Hema Malini now!
Back in the day
Back in the day
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Check out her trendy attire!
Check out her trendy attire!
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A still from one of her famous films
A still from one of her famous films

Hama Malini is most remembered for her roles in Sholey as Basanti and in Sita and Geeta where she played a double role. This south Indian girl has been able to make her mark in the Hindi film industry. She is one of the actors who have aged gracefully with time and is still very style conscious. For most of her roles, she stuck to traditional attire, pulling it off by adding the appropriate accessories.

5. Jaya Bachan

Jaya Bachan now!
Jaya Bachan now!
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A still for Satyajit Ray's Mahanagar
A still for Satyajit Ray’s Mahanagar
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A still from Guddi
A still from Guddi
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A still from Abhiman
A still from Abhiman
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Jayaya Bachan has always been known as a demure and strong actor. Her sense of style is very regal and warns people that she is not someone who you would like to mess with. It goes without saying that she is a quintessential Bengali beauty who was discovered by the acclaimed and filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

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