PIX: 40-something, and looking HOT in gowns!

While Bollywood has become more accepting of actresses who aren't in the prime of their youth anymore, women well into their 40s have taken to experimenting with their fashion choices.

Not that wearing a gown is really being experimental but it's exciting to see these divas ditch their ethnic numbers for an occasional gown at social dos.

Here's looking at 40-plus actresses, who work their gowns.

Sridevi

The English Vinglish actress, 49, has realy come into her own after a long and illustrious career in films.

Her Sabyasachi saris and other outfits are always impeccably put together.

At the Apsara awards held last year, the actress looked stunning in her Elie Saab gown.

Madhuri Dixit, 45, who mostly goes for anarkalis and saris for social dos, made an exception for the Golden Petal awards last year, when she wore a ruched white gown.

Hard as it may seem to believe, former actress Sangeeta Bijlani is in her fifth decade but looks as youthful as ever in a colourful gown and soft curls.

Tabu, who was recently seen in Ang Lee's Life Of Pi, looks younger than her 41 years.

The actress looks striking in her pink gown.

Simi Garewal, 65, puts on her classic charm with a white gown.

Yesteryear hottie Zeenat Aman, 61, made heads turn in a black evening gown at IIFA awards in 2010.

One of the most fashionable star wives in Bollywood, Gauri Khan ups the ante in her orange designer gown.

Former supermodel Mehr Jesia, 42, has one of the most enviable bodies.

No wonder then that she works the classic white gown on the Vogue cover.

Mandira Bedi, who turned 40 last year, brings out all the sass for a ramp show.