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Most Expensive Costumes From Bollywood: Bollywood movies are known for their larger-than-life cinematic experiences and royal aesthetics. From interiors to costumes, these are the things which make a Bollywood movie more alive on screen. However, sometimes these designer outfits come along with hefty price tags, all credit goes to their quality, standard manufacturing and a lot more. From royal lehengas to futuristic suits, these outfits are the true epitome of royalty and wealth in Indian cinema. Let’s take a look back at such top 10 costliest costumes from Bollywood.

List Of Top 10 Costliest Bollywood Costumes:

Rank Actor Film Costume Cost
1 Shah Rukh Khan Ra.One Rs 4.5 Cr
2 Kangana Ranaut Krrish 3 Rs 1 Cr
3 Deepika Padukone Bajirao Mastani Rs 50 Lakh+
4 Akshay Kumar Singh is Bling Rs 65 Lakh
5 Deepika Padukone Padmaavat Rs 30 Lakh
6 Salman Khan Veer Rs 20 Lakh
7 Madhuri Dixit Devdas Rs 15 Lakh
8 Hrithik Roshan Jodhaa Akbar Rs 12 Lakh
9 Kareena Kapoor Kambakkht Ishq Rs 8 Lakh
10 Aishwarya Rai Jodhaa Akbar Rs 2 Lakh

Brief About The Top 10 Costliest Costumes In Bollywood History:

Shah Rukh Khan's Suit In Ra.One

In the 2011 movie Ra.One, Shah Rukh Khan wore a robotic superhero suit, which turned out to be the most expensive costume in Bollywood, with a staggering cost of Rs 4.5 crore, reportedly. The costume was made by a team of foreign experts led by Robert Lever and Manish Malhotra. The film, the cinematography and the costumes were truly trendsetting in the sci-fi Indian film genre.

Kangana Ranaut's Krrish 3 Latex Suits

Kangana Ranaut wore almost 10 latex suits as Kaya in the movie Krrish 3. According to reports, these latex suits were bought from Paris and all cost around a crore.

Deepika Padukone's Bajirao Mastani Attire

Reportedly, Sanjay Leela Bhansali spent more than Rs 50 lakh on Mastani's royal outfits. Deepika Padukone’s Mastani outfit was designed by talented Anju Modi. The highlight of the costume was its history-inspired colour palette and actual gold embroidery to exude royalty.

Akshay Kumar's Singh is Bling Turban

Akshay Kumar's Singh is Bling Turban was made from plain gold for a promotional campaign for the movie, which started the trend of the Sikh turban in Bollywood. The all-gold turban was around Rs 65 lakh, reportedly.

Deepika Padukone's Padmaavat Lehenga

Deepika Padukone's 30kg Ghoomer lehenga in the movie Padmaavat was around Rs 30 lakhs, as per reports and took over 200 artisans and 400kg of gold to create matching jewellery for the breathtaking dress.

Salman Khan's Veer Outfit

The period film had six warrior costumes with antique armour details. Leatherwork experts from Rajasthan designed the battle-ready outfits, and each costume was costed around Rs 20 Lakh.

Madhuri Dixit's Devdas Lehengas 

Neeta Lulla's award-winning Devdas (2002) designs were the true highlights of the movie. The designer lehengas showcased hand-embroidered gota-patti work and gemstone embellishments. All of Madhuri’s dresses in the film became iconic, especially the red Mardala dance costume. Each dress was around Rs 15 lakh, reportedly.

Hrithik Roshan's Jodhaa Akbar Robes

Talented designer Neeta Lulla spent 18 months researching fabrics from the Mughal era for Hrithik Roshan as Akbar's royal outfits. One of the best of his outfits in the film was a silk brocade costume, which was woven in Varanasi and cost around Rs 12 lakh, as per reports.

Kareena Kapoor's Kambakkht Ishq Dress

Kareena Kapoor's iconic black sequin mini-dress from the title track Kambakkht Ishq reportedly cost more than Rs 8 lakhs and evoked fashion trends across India.

Aishwarya Rai's Jodhaa Akbar Wardrobe

Other than the epic storyline and phenomenal acting, Aishwarya Rai’s wardrobe was the true talk of the town after the movie's release. Traditional costumes were a blend of Banarasi silks and Mughal patterns. The historical accuracy of the costumes added to the authenticity of the film. The filmmaker reportedly spent Rs 2 lakh per outfit.

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