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Vidya Balan recreated late MS Subbulakshmi’s iconic style.
On MS Subbulakshmi’s 108th birth anniversary, Vidya Balan paid homage to the late singer.
Bharat Ratna awardee late M.S. Subbulakshmi would have celebrated her 108th birthday yesterday. Her fans took to social media to remember her and her legacy on this occasion. Actor Vidya Balan was among the many people who remembered the late singer on her birth anniversary. The actor paid an ode to the singer on her birthday and shared a series of photographs.
Taking to her Instagram, Vidya Balan decked up like M.S. Subbulakshmi as she paid tribute to the late singer. She shared a video where she wore four sarees the singer wore during the 60s and the 80s. She penned a long note and wrote, “This is a humble homage by @anuparthasarathy & me to the legend M.S.Subbulakshmi – The Original Style icon, who carried off with great aplomb, an appearance that was a study in simplicity, adding to the allure of her mellifluous voice. This feature showcases four sarees that M.S.Amma wore & popularised between the ’60s & the ’80s and is a portrayal of M.S.Amma’s concert persona.”
The first look featured a purple and orange kanjeevaram saree. The second look included a blue and red kanjeevaram saree. The third look featured a blue and yellow saree and the final look featured a blue saree with golden piping details. The actor paid homage to the singer as she wore the sarees and finished the look with traditional Kumkum and vibhuti on her forehead. She also wore two nose pins on either side of her nose just like the singer. Her hair was tied in a bun and was adorned with jasmine flowers.
The series was an homage by costume designer Anu Parthasarthy who roped in Balan after she had expressed her desire to play M.S. Subbulakshmi.
