

“Actors like Heera, Nadhiya, Revathi and Radikaa often played college students and so their style got picked up easily,” she says. Thirupurasundari further explains that when actors played college-goers, then the chances of their clothing becoming a trend were higher. When people saw a particular style of dressing, one that they could easily replicate, then that became the rage,” says Thirupurasundari.


“It was not like cinema brought in a style that was absolutely new. She explains the reason behind this cult behaviour. All that changed in the '80s,” she says.Īrchitect and historian Thirupurasundari Sevvel too corroborates Sabita’s point, adding that at this point, dressing style became easily reproducible. They weren’t sure if they could pull off the look. “Earlier, people would hesitate to copy what was seen on screen. She felt they were becoming too mainstream,” he says.Īccording to Sabita Radhakrishna, the eighties were the most influential years when people began following fashion trends from cinema. “But one of my long-time customers who has always stitched collar-neck blouses stopped doing so quite recently after she saw politicians wear them. Tailor Gopi who has been in the business for close to 40 years shares that Sowcar Janaki’s collar-neck blouses is a request he receives even today. Photo courtesy: Thirupurasundari | Fashion in late 30s Leelavathi (seated first on the left) in TR Rajakumari-inspired hairstyle It was very fashionable back then,” she chuckles. “She used to sport a loose plait with the hair half covering her ears. '96' has been a lovely experience for me, now as Producer Ajay Kapoor takes this journey ahead with the Hindi remake, I wish him all the best! Can't wait #AjayKapoor #AjayKapoorProductions".For 84-year-old K Leelavathy, TR Rajakumari’s hairstyle from Chandraleka (1948) was the fad when she was young. Vijay Sethupathi shared the news about this development through his official Twitter page in which he wrote, " As an actor, it gives me immense joy to tell stories which strike a chord with the audience, the happiness is further elevated when it reaches a wider audience. The Hindi remake rights of 96 have been acquired by producer Ajay Kapoor. However, Jaanu opened to mixed reviews, unlike the Tamil version.įollowing the Telugu remake, 96 is now all set to be remade in Hindi and the official announcement regarding the same has been made. C Prem Kumar who helmed the original version, directed the Telugu remake, as well. After the critical and commercial success of 96, the film was remade in Telugu with Sharwanand and Samantha and the remake was titled Jaanu. The film was raved by the audience for its top-class performances, mesmerising music, and beautifully packaged emotions. Ram and Jaanu turned out to be instantly likeable characters that found a special place in the hearts of the audience. Vijay Sethupathi - Trisha starrer 96 is one of the most special films for the Tamil audience and it was celebrated by one and all during the time of the film's release.
