From SRK In Jawan To Shabana Azmi In Makdee, Halloween 2023 Costume Ideas Inspired By Bollywood Characters
Get ready for the spooky season!

October 31 is a rather spooky date, as the world is gears up for Halloween. To celebrate the festival, why not pick something you have loved on the big screen. Whether you wanna channel Shabana Azmi’s Makdee or Vidya Balan’s Manjulika, find your pick from these cult favourite movies and their iconic characters. Looking for some inspiration? Allow us to help you in this category.
Shabana Azmi As Makdee
Shabana Azmi’s character in Makdee was quite a spooky one. For a Halloween party with your friends, you can pick this iconic character and play dress up.
Vidya Balan As Manjulika
We can never forget Vidya Balan’s performance as Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa. And what better than choosing this character for a Halloween party. Like Vidya, you can pick a Manjulika style saree and sporty a spooky messy hair look with smudged makeup.
Jaya Bachchan As Dhanalakshmi
The latest Karan Johar directorial–Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was a massive hit. Owing to the success was not just the film’s plot but also every character from the movie. Jaya Bachchan’s role as Dhanalakshmi was actually one of the most powerful spin on toxic feminism. This could definitely be an interesting choice for a Halloween party.
Shah Rukh Khan As Azad
Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster film–Jawan presented the actor in a variety of different avatars. From a salt and pepper beard look to bald head, SRK really killed it in each one of them. For Halloween, you can pick from the actor’s roster of looks from the film.
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Sridevi As Nagina
Take cues from the cult favourite film from 1986 and dress up like Sridevi from Nagina. Like the actress, you can pick a blingy silver saree with a snake crown and matching jewellery, and dance on “Main teri dushman, dushman tu mera.”
Rekha As Madam Maya
In the 1996 film–Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Rekha stepped into the shoes of Madam Maya. From weird hair wigs to red lip shade, channelise Madam Maya this Halloween.
So, what’s your pick?
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