Period Dramas are the perfect way to escape reality for a few hours, with larger-than-life sets, grand characters, and stories that transport you back in time. They bring rich stories to the forefront, ranging from relationships to social movements and even wars, to provide hours of dreaming and diversion. The genre has experienced a remarkable renaissance over the years, as evidenced by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Jodhaa Akbar to Deepika Padukone’s Bajirao Mastani. With the recent release of Samrat Prithviraj traditionals seem to be back in style.
The carefully curated costumes that accompany the period pieces are a major reason why they continue to captivate audiences. Fashion is crucial in allowing each character to construct, carve, and convey their identities in order to support the story. Up ahead, are some of our favourite fashion moments from historical dramas that will leave you enchanted.