Halloween is almost here and one can see a lot of excitement around. People are planning parties, preparing dishes, and what not! But the most crucial part of the celebration is the costume and makeup. Even though Halloween is not an Indian event, nowadays people are not only loving it but also hosting parties and fancy dress competitions.
Usually, people dress up as ghosts, zombies or any weird characters that they observe in Hollywood shows and movies. However, in order to Indianize the celebrations, we thought it would be interesting to introduce some Indian looks that would bring a twist to your Halloween party.
Check out the following list of Indian characters whose look you can steal to dress up at the Halloween celebrations:
Gabbar
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If you are a Bollywood fan, you obviously must have seen Sholay. Gabbar is one of the evilest yet loved characters of Indian Cinema. Although he wasn’t really a ghost, as soon as he used to appear on the screen, it was quite thrilling just to watch him deliver those dialogues. The background score added, even more, impact to his scenes.
To dress up like Gabbar, you simply need to put on a green color shirt and pair it with either a pair of jeans or trousers. Besides, you will also require a fake bullet belt on your shoulder to complete the dacoit look. It can be sported by both men and women. For makeup, you can use dark kohl in your eyes while guys can sport an Amjad-Khan style beard.
Mogambo
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Another legendary villain of Indian Cinema who can never be forgotten is none other than Mogambo played by the veteran actor Late Mr. Amrish Puri. Seen in a devil-like avatar, Mogambo was not just negative but was also feared by the children in the 90s. His black costume with a jacket flaunting golden work on the shoulders and on the front was full of style and royalty.
Dressing up like Mogambo will surely give you a hard-to-miss look. It’s ideal for muscular guys who can also add an eyepatch to complement the attire. Also, since Mogambo had very scary eyes, you may also use contact lenses and stuff.
Betaal
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If you have watched Indian TV show Vikram Aur Betaal from the 90s or have heard about the old tales from Baital Pachisi, you must have got an idea where are we heading to. The character of Betaal was actually a ghost who used to tell stories to King Vikramaditya. At the end of each story, he used to ask a question from the king, revealing a moral from each tale.
Betaal’s look was more about the makeup than the clothes. He had long white hair and very sharp nails. His upper body was kept bare and a white dhoti along with a saffron stole was tied around his waist. However, the look on his face can still give you nightmares. Nothing can be better than Betaal to sport the look of an Indian ghost at your Halloween party.
Naagin
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For all the ladies in the house, dressing up like a Naagin can be really fun at a Halloween Party. The most interesting thing about the look is that you can choose between the traditional attire sported by Sri Devi and the modern one showcased by TV actor Mouni Roy.
You simply need a saree or a lehenga tied around your waist in a trendy manner. You can also use head accessories and eye lenses to enhance the overall appearance.
Manjulika
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If we talk about the modern day ghost stories, Bollywood’s Bhool Bhulaiya, which also had a South Indian version, can also be referred to for the costume. The ghost named Manjulika is another great option for females to dress up at Halloween.
For this look, you need a red and yellow colored saree and a white gajra. However, you would need to keep your hair in a messy bun with flicks all over your face. Also, a big and round bindi will be needed to complete the look. But don’t forget to wear those epic expressions portrayed by Vidya Balan. You could look the scariest at the party if you try well enough.
