Anarkali salwar suits are one of the most popular types of Indian ethnic wears that were first introduced into the fashion industry by legendary Bollywood celebrity Madhubala, who had worn it in the famous song "Pyar Kiya to Darna Kya" from the epic movie "Mughal-e-Azam". Following the popularity of the movie and the regal attire, it became popular during the 1970's and 80's when movie stars Rekha, Parveen Babi, Jayaprada, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Neelam and Divya Bharti flaunted this attire on the silver screen. The Anarkali Suits have again made a strong comebackin the Indian and International fashion arena thanks to gifted designers who have brought trendy innovations to the classic style. Let us take a look at quite a few interesting and rarely known facts that have propelled the classic Anarkali Churidar to its fame.
The designer Anarkali suits that we see today is a modernized version of the classic Anarkali churidar that was worn by the beautiful courtesans of Mughal era. The classic Anarkali churidar consisted of a flowing frock-style top or kameez and a slim fitted bottom or churidar along with a long matching scarf or dupatta. The contemporary Anarkali suits come in different lengths including floor length styles.