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Hrithik, Aamir, Salman, and their purani jeans!

Last updated on: April 30, 2014 18:47 IST
Hrithik Roshan

With Purani Jeans up for release this Friday, we look back at Bollywood stars who love this comfort food of clothing!

'Jeans represent democracy in fashion,' believes Giorgio Armani. 

'I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant,' raves Yves Saint Laurent. 

'I’m pretty much a jeans and T-shirt girl,' shares one of Hollywood’s classiest fashionista Jennifer Aniston. 

Clearly, jeans are like the comfort food of clothing and a universal favourite of everybody. From designers to students, it’s a staple in every wardrobe. 

With Purani Jeans all set to release this Friday, we look at some of Bollywood’s trendiest stars and their denim style in their early movies. 

Hrithik Roshan

Before he got into the habit of saving the world in his Krrish costume, Hrithik looks quite cozy in his sporty yellow jacket and classic blue bootcut jeans.

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Aamir Khan

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Aamir Khan in Ghulam

Chained belt, boots, denim vest and several other accessories boost Aamir’s look as the street-smart lout in Ghulam.

Salman Khan

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Salman Khan and Bhagyashree in Maine Pyaar Kiya

The Maine Pyaar Kiya heartthrob is all about tight-fitting, low-waist jeans today.

But here’s a picture of the superstar rocking his relatively lean physique in a 1980s version of the ‘must have’ clothing.

Kareena Kapoor

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Kareena Kapoor

Now here’s a fashion blunder Kareena Kapoor wouldn’t want to feature in her book, The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva.

Shah Rukh Khan

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Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in Baazigar

SRK’s ‘cool’ styling in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dil To Pagal Hai changed the way Bollywood men dress on screen.

Before that he tried to kickstart a fad with this part-denim, part-print outing in Baazigar.

Sridevi

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Sridevi and Rishi Kapoor

She’s receiving a lot of compliments for her impeccable red carpet appearances at the IIFA these days. Sridevi doesn’t fare too bad in 1993 either sporting a well-fitted ankle zip jeans with a two pony-tailed look.

Akshay Kumar

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Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty in Main Khiladi Tu Anari

Folded sleeves, straight cut jeans teamed with a black belt and white sport shoes, the Khiladi played to his athletic image before becoming the poster boy of all things ‘bling.’

Kajol

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Kajol and Ajay Devgn

Another actor who seldom forgets her belt at home is Kajol. Her early style is unmistakable -- high waist, straight cut and accessorized with colourful, bold print scarves. 

Raveena Tandon

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Raveena Tandon and Venkatesh in Taqdeerwala

'Kya pant hai, shirt hai, kya mast jeans hai,' sang Venkatesh for his spunky leading lady in Taqdeerwala.

Meanwhile, Raveena Tandon cuts quite a ravishing picture in her all-white ensemble.

Sanjay Dutt

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Sanjay Dutt in Sadak

Nobody wore a pair of denims like Sanjay Dutt in his prime. Whether he teamed them with casual checked shirts or a plain white ganji, the Sadak hero is effortlessly cool.