GOLDEN BEAUTIES -INDIAN CINEMA
Beauty is boundless, has broad concept,
conveys the enduring brightness of any woman by its creator and looking
beautiful is important to everyone. Significantly, beauty is a basic
combination of natural inner and outer traits, modulated with finest personal
characteristics and distinctive qualities, evaluated aesthetically, appreciated
and acknowledged universally.
We have witnessed prominent Indian actors
with a gift of personal attributes in different eras. Celebrities with personal
appeal, present the importance of social and cultural awareness with powerful
impact, inspire masses, largely, women try to emulate fabulous performers. When
we reflect about beautiful actresses of Indian cinema, unquestionably Madhubala
by all means strikes as the most beautiful Indian actress.
A classic and iconic beauty, Madhubala known as Venus of Indian cinema, was
the soul of absolute tranquility, she was the definition of timeless poetry,
her infectious laughter fostered joyful imagination for script writers, with
her artfully sculptured face, she symbolized magnificence. Ethereal Madhubala,
with gifted aura, was the epitome of beauty, immortalized as a prized jewel of
India even in this century.
Around similar time, beautiful Waheeda
Rehman, a natural beauty with easy grace, perfectly embedded in black and white
illustrations, personified exquisiteness, reverently prevails in sentimental
and nostalgic journey of Indian cinema.
Waheeda Rehman an eternal icon, versatile
actress, perfect for creative imagination in poetic lyrics and classical
literature, she is a symbol of confidence, poise, gentleness and civility.
Waheeda Rehman elegantly flows in supremacy.
In late 60’s, a traditional beauty Hema
Malini, bequeathed with the crown of ‘Dream Girl’ with glowing skin, became a
household name in the country. During her reign in Indian films, with simple
style, she relished colossal popularity as ‘Hema factor’ was widespread for
decades. Hema’s charming personality with conviction, spirit and positive
approach radiates happiness, with her classical dancing she exhilarates the
same positive energy.
Aging gracefully, Hema Malini, a dignified woman sends
familiar message of wisdom, perfection and total dedication with effective and
outstanding example of her complete determination.
In the times of Waheeda Rehman, the advent
of extremely charming Tanuja, vivacious, vibrant, incredibly natural, activated
an impish and delightful persona on screen. She had splendid sweetness and
captivating innocence with winsome and mischievous smile.
Tanuja known for her
spontaneity with exceptional characteristics of astonishing charm, strength and
uniqueness had an endearing personality, made a delectable sight on silver
screen.
Amidst talented contemporaries,
Mumtaz created her inimitable identity, won millions of hearts, exercised tremendous
influence in 70’s films, and she was a highly successful actress. Mumtaz had
charming onscreen presence, stood on her own pedestal and competed easily with
other female performers, gave biggest box office block busters.
Mumtaz was very attractive,
spirited, bubbly, mischievous and strong-willed, highly captivating, she was
always bright, cheerful, effervescent, adopted energetic lively approach for different
roles. There was fire in Mumtaz’s talent and her quick adeptness and easy-going
style won the masses.
A smiling, happy Mumtaz was vivacious and
glamourous with sweet smile, moved and swayed swiftly with her vigour and
impishness, her trendy tight wrap saree style of 60’s, known as ‘Mumtaz Style
Saree’ evoke the beautiful simplicity and sophistication of Mumtaz. At the height of her popularity,
she quit the film world, yet the memorable image of Mumtaz is still fresh and
firm.
Immensely impressive, Parveen Babi was a trailblazer of glamour, with her
cosmopolitan outlook, broadened the notion of independent woman in contemporary
society.
Teen beauty Dimple Kapadia, with prominent
dimpled chin was gorgeous as a teenager, heightened the feeling of romanticism
among teenagers, became Nation’s heart throb instantly. She has restrained
aura, more attractive without make up, reflects the familiar identity.
Dimple
Kapadia, with very same appeal, portrays a striking image of her past,
continues to retain the elixir of perpetual life and beauty.
An awe-inspiring Aishwarya Rai, former
‘Miss World’ popularized India’s grandeur on World stage. Aishwarya, a sublime
beauty, is a global icon for International brands, an effective ambassador
derived applause and empowered herself earnestly. Aishwarya became India’s
acclaimed logo, as influential ‘Ash’ globally.
Progressively, Aishwarya Rai
conquered new peaks, she is idolized and regarded as a dazzling woman
universally.
A fresh-faced beauty in 70’s, Tina Munim
was crowned “Femina Teen Princess” in 1975, represented India at Teenage
International Contest in Aruba, was second runner-up. Delicately pretty Tina
with innocent and lovely smile radiates happiness, her smile brightens up the day. She was very sweet, kindhearted, affable, popular, totally unpretentious and modest, Tina's natural beauty, attractiveness, freshness and glow, still dazzles.
Gorgeous Tina, always
self-effulgent, possessed personal and bright charm with silky softness in
movies.
Their great natural beauty, with the
simplicity of fine style generated magic on black and white and colored screens
during different decades of Indian cinema.
Onset of 80’s, classified the first ‘Diva’,
charismatic Rekha as ‘Umrao’, swept the country with magnetic personality and
extraordinary excellence. She has the power of delighting and attracting people
with her artistic qualities and mannerism.
A divine diva, the only one to be known as Rekha to all age groups, expresses
a sense of calm, harmony and induces an interesting fascination, perfectly
retains the everlasting spark of continual delight.
Realistically, Rekha is
dearly esteemed and cherished in classical archives of Indian cinema.
The manifestation of unconventional Zeenat
Aman, tagged forever as ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna girl’, glamourous Zeenat, a
trendsetter in glitz and glamour zone, was a dominant female protagonist. She
is the custodian of legendary Asha Bhosle’s 70’s stirring melodies, which added
more glamour … a source of vibrance and elation in the form of an attractive
woman, strumming guitar, pulsating beats, enable us to marvel Zeenat.
Zeenat Aman is the soul of Asha’s unforgettable music, as melodies were fashioned to her
glamour in terrific years of filmdom.
An attractive Kareena, a show stopper,
introduced size Zero chapter in 2009, highlights an easy and comfortable style,
creates and forms the basis of contemporary fashion sleekly.
Kareena Kapoor has
been associated with her impressive style through the years and generates the
impulse of fashion among women in this era.
Artists with charm and electrifying
portrayals, Nargis, Meena Kumari, Sadhana, Sharmila, Priyanka a global
personality, Raveena, Madhuri,Kajol and Tabu are highly established and popular performers, continue to attain abundant success not only because of genuine
public interest and ardent enthusiasm, but they enhance their skills through
charm, inherent genius, attractive personality traits and incomparable
performances. There is much public admiration about them, but still they prefer
to see themselves as only artistes.
At present, amongst new comers,
self-confident and chirpy Sara Ali Khan, intelligent, talented with natural
merits and hearty laughter, more attractive without make up, has potential to
be highly successful.
The significant difference of generations
outlines a wide gap as the myth plays a decisive role in creating newcomers,
youngsters or some performers with few movies, they want to be in hallowed
world of showbiz, their constant craving for public attention with monotonous
display of gym looks, airport looks, etc., remain ridiculously absurd. The
representation of ‘Anarkali’ vibes (an actress labeled as Bollywood Superstar…);
a bit of entertainment lightened the atmosphere in the present uncertain times.
It is evident, some of them with subpar performances, without any credible
features and inclination to film art and craft, repeatedly labelled as
‘digital’ DIVAS, the images are reworked, fabricated, promoted and publicized
frequently, the fictional tactic persists and fracture the reality of ham
actors. They may be fairly attractive but without inherent talent, may not fit
into the film world.
The myth and fairy tale can be discouraging
for some, the desire to become famous with quick and fanciful advancement is a
drawback to aspirations, their dream to emulate and outshine established actors
with facile approach, an unlikely stratagem in the real world of cinema. Simply, in the realm of factuality, the
talent can’t be transferred from reality to superficiality.
The originality, realistic and analytical
wisdom, appreciative beauty and genius artistry of yesteryears Icons are
enduringly rooted in our memory. We may never have legends again, the lofty
brilliance and legacy of the Icons
in the higher world of Indian cinema, is a part of our experience and
cognizance.
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INTENDED RANKING IN THE ARTICLE.
Anuradha Singh
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