There is something to be said about Malaika Arora’s age-defying beauty because at 46 she still looks the same as she did at the beginning of her career. One of the most diverse careers among Bollywood actors, the VJ-turned-actor, who now presents reality series, has gradually but surely become a household brand.
During the time she presented MTV programs like Love Line and Style Check, Malaika Arora rose to prominence in the television industry. No child of the 1990s can ever forget Arora from the well-known music video “Gud Naal Ishq Mitha.” She then made her film debut with the popular song “Chaiyya Chaiyya” from Dil Se (1998), in which Shah Rukh Khan also appeared. Following this, Arora established herself as a regular on the silver screen, appearing in movies like Kaante (2002), Kaal (2005), Om Shanti Om (2007), Housefull (2010), Housefull 2 (2012), Happy New Year (2014), and Dolly Ki Doli (2015). By 2010, the celebrity started making movies as well. Her 2010 film Dabangg (2010) garnered several honors, including the National Film Award. Along with Bipasha Basu and Sussanne Khan, the celebrity is one of the three women behind the lucrative e-commerce site The Label Life. Arora’s sense of style has evolved from having a broad appeal to one that is more curated by always sticking to appealing clothing selections.
An inside look at Malaika Arora’s wardrobe
Malaika Arora has always had a thing for slimming silhouettes, and in the early 2000s, bodycon dresses dominated her wardrobe. Nearly ten years ago, the diva was sighted in a number of figure-flattering party outfits, including the floral blue gown she wore to the IIFA in 2007 and a peach Hervé Leger bandage dress. By the 2010s, however, Arora had developed a preference for immaculate white red carpet outfits, whether they were Grecian-inspired draped gowns or angular Dior designs.
She continued to make daring fashion choices as time went on, appearing frequently in outfits with low necklines and vivid colors. Do you recall the pleated Mandira Wirk dress from 2011 with the daring neckline? Or the green Roberto Cavalli dress Karan Johar wore to celebrate his 40th birthday? Arora drastically changed her style in the second half of the decade, favoring feminine attire in calming hues. Highlights include her ballgown-like white IIFA 2015 creation by Ashi Studio, a sensual floral maxi by Pernia Qureshi, and the bubblegum pink Gauri & Nainika gown.
Malaika Arora switched to the dark side the next year, whether it meant wearing an ebony-colored pair of slacks or a lehenga with rich jewel tones by Payal Khandwala. Arora’s style repertoire has expanded to include more daring selections in recent years; as an example, take her distressed shirt outfit for the Justin Bieber performance.
The most important turning point in Malaika Arora’s fashion journey was when she broke free from the stereotype of a girl in a tight dress. From tight, trendy dresses to more relaxed, on-trend outfits like jeans and T-shirts, the actress has come a long way.