In Bollywood, costumes aren’t just clothes - they’re a part of the storytelling. From period dramas to fantasy epics, filmmakers have spent crores to create iconic looks.

1. Jodhaa Akbar: Aishwarya Rai’s red bridal lehenga, now displayed at the Academy Museum, weighed 3.5 kg and featured intricate Mughal-era embroidery and 300 kg of jewellery crafted by 200 artisans over 600 days.

2. Devdas: Madhuri Dixit’s stunning outfits cost over ₹15 lakh each. Designers focused on tradition, fabric quality, and luxurious embroidery.

3. Padmaavat: Deepika Padukone’s wedding outfit cost ₹20 lakh and weighed 30 kg. It took her nearly 3 hours daily to dress up.

4. Bajirao Mastani: Deepika’s costumes were a blend of tradition and innovation. Her wardrobe for the film reportedly cost ₹50 lakh.

5. Ra.One: Shah Rukh Khan’s superhero costume cost ₹4.5 crore each, made with advanced tech materials for stunts and VFX.

These costumes show how fashion in Bollywood is not just about style-it’s about cinematic magic.