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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87465, member: 27"]
Pop culture staying power from a 2001 Bollywood blockbuster is still fueling fashion trends, and Manish Malhotra is taking a well-earned victory lap.

Malhotra on Kareena's iconic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham looks
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[*]Manish Malhotra credited Kareena Kapoor Khan's costumes with becoming pop culture staples.
[*]Her portrayal of Poo delivered fashion that felt ahead of its era.
[*]Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham dropped in 2001, directed by Karan Johar.
[*]Bold, unapologetically glamorous fits defined that character perfectly.
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Bole Chudiyan's cultural ripple effect
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[*]Malhotra pointed to Bole Chudiyan as the sangeet trend starter.
[*]Families dressing up and dancing together became the norm after it.
[*]Nysa Devgn recently wore a 2025/26 update of that outfit.
[*]Malhotra called the look a timeless, generation-spanning creation.
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's stacked cast
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[*]Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan headlined it.
[*]Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan filled out the ensemble.
[*]Grand sets and opulent visuals kept the film memorable.
[*]Love and family reconciliation drove the entire storyline.
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Malhotra's 35-year career arc
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[*]Manish Malhotra has been shaping Bollywood style since 1990.
[*]His production banner, Stage5 Production, launched in 2025.
[*]Gustaakh Ishq starred Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Naseeruddin Shah.
[*]Critics gave it decent reviews, but box-office numbers stayed lukewarm.
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