Punjabi suits have been one of the most treasured costumes in India. A perfect combo of elegance and beauty these comfortable dresses have come a long way from being regional wear of Punjab region during the pre-independence era to a universally accepted outfit of the modern women.
They are easy to carry, easy to dance in, something which Indians love, and applicable to almost all occasions. Talking about Punjabi suits, how can we ignore Hindi TV serials?
If you are a Punjabi suit lover, here is a gift for you: below you will find 10 Hindi TV serials that are famous for their amazing Punjabi suits and you simply cannot afford to miss them.
1. Beyhadh (Sony TV)
This psycho-thriller is packed with performance and with some stunning costumes as well. You will see numerous western outfits, but look for Maya’s or Saanjh’s Punjabi suits and you will be surprised by its unique designs. They are modern and contemporary yet tradition-bound. A perfect combination!
2. Zindagi Ki Mahek (Zee TV)
If you haven’t seen this already then you must immediately tune into it. Mehek’s Punjabi suits are to die for! They are perfectly tailored which adds more beauty to the dresses. Mostly made of cotton fabric these simple yet classy straight cut salwar suits with various collar styles and beautiful lace dupattas stand out when paired with minimalistic jewelry. You are in for a treat with this TV serial. So watch it now and be amazed.
3. Dhhai Kilo Prem (Star Plus)
This unique take on a love story has some unique Punjabi suits as well. The adorable Dipika playing an overweight woman, struggling to find love in her life is something we can all relate to. The Punjabi suits which bring along a splash of peppy colors are designed to fit her curvy body and they are just the right thing for you to get your ideas from if you are on the curvy side.
4. Ek Shringaar – Swabhiman (Colors TV)
The gorgeous attires sported by Naina and Meghna in this primetime show is pure salwar suit heaven. Made mostly of brasso and chanderi fabric the marvelous pieces in gorgeous colors have opened the floodgate of Indo western couture in Hindi serials. Be it the short frilly knee-length kameez worn with Patiala or long full sleeved Anarkali suits having shoulder cuts, they have got viewers glued on to TV screen for gulping in their daily dose of salwar kameez fashion.
5. Dil Boley Oberoi (Star Plus)
The doe-eyed beauty Gauri is a vision to behold with her quintessential salwar style. This pretty lady holds the credit of accessorizing the pretty pom-poms as an maangtika and salwar embellishments. Her white salwar having plain body and kutch stitch sleeves with ample mirrorwork has already been replicated by tailors all across India. She is setting new milestones on the go by pairing up unlikely colors in grey and beige shade palette and completing the look with a side tassel and oxidized jewelry. Mostly made of chanderi and rayon fabric these easy to carry salwars are a must have for all you salwar buffs out there.
6. Love Ka Hai Intezaar (Star Plus)
Trust the petite Sanjeeda Sheikh to turn every attire into an Alice in Wonderland costume. And with some extra help from the costume designers in the form of pastel colors, multi-layering, and side tassel she looks enchanting. The Indo western floor length anarkalis made mostly of net fabric having intricate machine embroidery can be your next pick for the weekend party. Add to it some curly mane, stone jewelry, dewy makeup and a dash of red lips and you will look picture perfect pretty!
7. Jaat Ki Jugni (Sony TV)
Set in the rustic backdrop of Haryana this rom-com brings along a serene and innocent charm with its costume design. Munni the shy protagonist can be seen sporting regional styles of knee-length kameez and Patiala salwars. These machine embroidered pieces with front or side tassel, made of rayon and silk fabric come with ample lacework. The USP of these salwars are its jacket style overcoat made of net with self-color embroidery or contrast color fabric with floral prints. Dupattas with pom pom embellishments and matching earrings paint the screen in rainbow hues.
8. Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey (Sony TV)
Amidst the vibrancy of Gujarat, this story follows the unlikely love entwining two polar opposite individuals. Aru the perky female lead can be seen sporting light shades of cotton and chanderi with heavy kacchi embroidery and collar neckline. Perfect for summer seasons and college teens who can complete the look with a multicolor jhola and pom pom bangles.
9. Sasural Simar Ka (Colors TV)
This Indian soap opera has garnered many likes for its vivid costumes as it has for its twist in tales. Good girl Anjali who is already hogging lime lights for her Kareena like cheekbones is also making heads turn with her salwar kameez style. Made of mostly of south silk these rich salwars come with body embroidery and heavy piping. This on-screen diva can also be seen sporting indo western churidar suits with lacework and the mangalsutra to sprinkle on some Bharatiya Nari charm.
10. Dil Se Dil Tak
Rashmi Desai’s look takes inspiration from the thousands of modern bahu’s who take care of household chores and has a heart of a fashion queen. Mostly seen in Anarkali suit having long sleeves and light embroidery this pretty Bahu is setting some serious fashion highs. Her easy on eye salwar suits are made mostly of the net, chiffon, and chanderi silk fabric.
Hindi TV serials are a hotbed of fashion. The fact that the serials come to our TV screen every day, creates a huge impact. What we are seeing every day, we have a tendency of copying the same consciously or subconsciously. As the Hindi serials started to make Punjabi suits a popular costume among its cast members, it made a huge comeback and floored the shop racks of both physical and virtual stores.
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