Zeenat Aman’s effortlessly glamorous look in Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic fashion moments. But did you know that the ivory outfit she wore in the song wasn’t the director’s first choice?
Yaadon ki Baaraat is one of the most iconic films starring Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Vijay Arora and more. Known for its successful album, the movie has given India one of the most iconic and loved Hindi songs, chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko sung by Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi.
Zeenat Aman, now 73, shared on instagram about how she had to fight Nasir Hussain for the glamorous ivory dress instead of tight salwar kameez. Scroll down.
Zeenat Aman’s Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko Look
Zeenat Aman remains an evergreen beauty who continues to rock even when she is 73. Zeenat Aman is known for actively sharing moments from her life on instagram. Recently the Yaadon Ki Baaraat actress reflected upon the making of chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko song and how it became her theme song.
“The clinking of the wine glasses, the sensuous lyrics, the ivory culottes and black choker… Chura Liya inadvertently became something of my theme song. Any event I’ve ever attended anywhere in the world has leaned on it for a gimmick or two. The song’s familiar riff has been played upon my entrance, or I’ve had a guitar thrust into my hands to mime my moves from the video, or found two empty wine glasses waiting on the table to be knocked together… you get my drift,” shared Zeenat Aman.
Nasir Hussain had initially envisioned her in a tight salwar kameez, but Zeenat, known for her bold and independent spirit, fought for a different look, one that would redefine style in Hindi cinema.
“Those of you who actually saw the film, may have noticed that in the scene preceding the song, I’m wearing a tight pink salwar kameez before magically appearing in the white number that set such a trend. I’m quite happy to take credit for that outfit change because I had to fight Nasir Saab for it! He had wanted to present me in the likes of the heroines of the 60s whose churidar-kurta look with winged eyeliner and bouffant had captivated fashionistas at the time. I personally felt gawky in the original outfit and was keen on wearing something more true to my own style. Fortunately my director was agreeable , and so it was that the ivory culottes and centre parting were allowed,” she continues.
Chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko remains one of the most iconic and most heard songs. The white-ivory dress with black choker and the guitar remains in our memories and was articulated by Zeenat Aman in the song.
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