Saree is the traditional clothing of Indian women. Worn in varied styles, it is a long piece of flat cotton, silk or other fabric woven in different textures with different patterns. The saree has a lasting charm since it is not cut or tailored in any particular size. This graceful feminine attire can also be worn in several ways and its manner of wearing as well as its colour and texture are indicative of the status, age, occupation,region and religion of a woman. The tightly fitted, short blouse worn under a saree is called a Choli or blouse. They have different neck styles which enhances the beautyof both the saree as well as the wearer.

When it comes to fashion, our film industry, popularly known as Bollywood is a huge source of inspiration for all fashion enthusiasts and trend followers. It encompasses an entire gamut of different styles of sarees. Be it a plain transparent saree or a designer wedding saree, Bollywood films showcase them. Be it Madhuri Dixitin Hum Aapke Hain Kaun flaunting her violet embroidered silk saree with back open blouse or Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai wearing plain cotton casual sarees orAishwarya in Devdas exhibiting her beauty in a Bengali style saree, Bollywood has showcased a range of styles, fads and trends that most of us have been following religiously!

What is also seen a lot in Bollywood these days is an explosion of colors. Indianactresses are experimenting with new colors; they are mix-matching and wearingcontrasting color sarees that really catch the eye! Bright multi-colored sarees are really something that is totally in vogue. Fine embroideries, zardosi on velvets,blouses with deep cuts, chiffons are all a part of the wardrobe of most Bollywood actresses today.