9 Bollywood Costume Looks for Last-Minute Halloween
From Mastani's golden anarkali to Babu bhaiya's baniyan and glasses, nine instantly recognisable Bollywood looks to copy for Halloween 2026.
Halloween is right there, and if you’re still deciding what to wear, Bollywood’s most recognisable characters are the shortcut. Mid-day has rounded up nine film-inspired looks for 2026, and the best ones lean on wardrobe staples more than elaborate tailoring.
The quick list: nine looks to borrow
- Mastani: A full-length gold anarkali, a Peshwa-style velvet cap and a small mandolin make Deepika Padukone’s regal look instantly spotted.
- Babu bhaiya from Hera Pheri: A loose white cotton baniyan, a dhoti and thick black reading glasses deliver the easiest low-budget costume on the list.
- Akshay Kumar’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa look: A yellow or saffron kurta, matching dhoti, headgear, beaded necklaces and sunglasses carry the comic-horror energy.
- Naina from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani: A knee-length floral dress, light denim jacket, sling bag and wide-rimmed glasses capture the reserved, sweet character.
- Vijay from Deewar: Roll up the sleeves of a denim shirt, add light-brown boot-cut trousers and loop a knotted rope over one shoulder for Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic rebel.
- Shantipriya and Om from Om Shanti Om: She wears a bright fuchsia slim-fit anarkali with a sheer pink dupatta; he reaches for a retro red-and-blue checkered blazer and black bell-bottoms.
- Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: A faux-fur-trimmed pink or red jacket, a sequined crop top, mini skirt, high boots and a sleek blowout channel the glamorous diva.
- Munnabhai and Circuit: An orange button-down over a white undershirt for Munnabhai, with a black kurta, gold chains and red sunglasses for Circuit makes an instant duo.
- Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: A 90s tomboy outfit, a thick sports headband and a short bob complete the throwback.
Why these costumes work
Bollywood characters translate well at a costume party because their looks are built on a few readable signals, not head-to-toe accuracy. A knotted rope says Vijay; a thick headband and bob says Anjali. You don’t need to sew or rent anything elaborate, which matters when the party is a day away.
The list also solves the group problem. Om Shanti Om and Munnabhai-Circuit give couples and friends a matching concept without matching outfits, while solo guests can pick a character based on what is already hanging in the cupboard.
How to choose and save some money
Start with the silhouette you can borrow easily: a denim jacket for Naina, a denim shirt for Vijay, or a long anarkali if you already dress Indian festive. Then spend on the single prop that does the most recognition work, like the reading glasses for Babu bhaiya or the rope for Vijay. Accessories often matter more than the base clothes because they carry the character reference.
Keep the styling simple: hair, posture and one signature colour can finish the look more effectively than buying a complete outfit. If you’re going as a pair, agree on one film so the two characters read together in photos.
Source: Mid-day
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