April 2020 ended on a gloomy note as one of Bollywood's most-loved actors Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 67, ending a two-year battle against cancer. The death of this legendary Bollywood star left a void for millions of his fans who have loved him for his charm, personality and the various roles he has played in super hit films like Bobby, Chandni, Karz and Amar Akbar Anthony to name a few. Besides his brilliant acting skills, his iconic fashion statements in the '70s-'90s that went on to set trends is also something he will always be remembered for.
For a lot of fans, Rishi Kapoor has been their hero, style icon or whole childhood. One of his loyal fans, that is none other than Karan Johar, spoke for millions when he wrote on his Instagram tribute to him, "...Romantic RISHI KAPOOR...my childhood was dedicated to watching him sing his songs with abandon, wearing his printed sweaters and dancing in my bedroom.....doing the dafliwalle routine with a dinner plate in front of my school friends..."
(Also read: RIP Rishi Kapoor: The Bollywood Legend Who Always Lit Up The Silver Screen)
Here's a look at some of his most popular fashion statements:
Patterned Sweaters
Whoever has watched a whole lot of Rishi Kapoor's films will instantly notice sweaters. No one has made sweaters look cooler on the big screen as Rishi Kapoor did with his statement pieces. From abstract patterns to colourblocking and even swirling solid pieces across his shoulders, the actor made sweaters the next best thing, particularly in the film Chandni.
Mufflers
Other than sweaters, one of Rishi Kapoor's iconic fashion statements was also sporting a chic muffler with basics. His retro look in Bobby in a pink and black striped muffler is hard to forget. As well as that from the song Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun in 1981 film Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai. You may hardly consider mufflers as an essential in your winter wear wardrobe, but this single piece can work in many ways to lend that extra edge to your ensemble.
Printed Shirts
Who remembers funky printed shirts from the '70s? They still never fail for a statement making look. Rishi Kapoor wore it all - from stripes to floral, abstract, geometrical, you name it! Oh, and also sported wide collars while at it.
Leather Jackets
Leather jackets were a craze back then and still remains a hot favourite even today for its cool look. But why keep it simple when you can opt for panelled jackets for some spark? Rishi Kapoor showed us how.
Co-Ord Sets
Co-ords have been a popular pick in recent months, but back in the '80s Rishi Kapoor was one among Bollywood male stars to make a chic case for it.
Oversized Sunglasses
Love your oversized shades? Well, Rishi Kapoor made it popular way back in the '70s in the movie Bobby.
Disco Outfits
When Rishi Kapoor starred in 1980's Karz and played the role of rockstar Monty, his snazzy outfits of the disco era set a trend in the years to come.
This is one of our favourite images from the Internet - father and son, and also a look at a time when jeans with tucked-in tees was a norm.
Which are some of your favourite fashion statements of this legendary actor?
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