Six Times Bollywood Stars Looked Dapper in a Nehru Jacket

Bollywood stars often dictate what is trending and what is not in India and according to fashion photographers, page 3 photographs and star selfies make it apparent that the Nehru jacket is trending in a big way. The Nehru Jacket gets it name from the first Prime Minister of India; Jawaharlal Nehru who wore this garment and made it popular. For a while this jacket went of the radar however current fashion trends dictate that the Nehru Jacket or Jawahar Blazer is back in a big way. This is reflected by the stars that have recently been photographed at red carpet events sporting this jacket. Here is our list of the top six times Bollywood men have looked dapper in Nehru Jackets.

Rohit Shetty in a Nehru Jacket

Rohit Shetty in a Nehru Jacket

Unlike most directors who prefer to stay behind the camera, Rohit Shetty who has directed films such as the mega earning block busters Singham and Golmaal is name to reckon with who has also hosted the popular reality show Khatron Ka Khiladi. Here Rohit was photographed wearing a complete Indian ensemble, pairing a high sheen blue kurta pyjama with the dapper Nehru jacket. Apparently this powerhouse of talent is equally fashion forward.

Ranbir Kapoor in a Nehru Jacket during the Promotions of a Movie in New York

Ranbir Kapoor in a Nehru Jacket during the Promotions of a Movie in New York

Ranbir Kapoor who look good in almost anything; remember him in boxers in Wake up Sid, looks dapper in this black floral pattern embroidered Nehru jacket during the promotion of a movie in New York. This picture was taken when the cast and crew of Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani celebrated Diwali in New York City and Ranbir totally compliments his co-star Deepika Padukone, seen here in a traditional avatar.

Shahid Kapoor in a Gold Nehru Jacket

Shahid Kapoor in a Gold Nehru Jacket

In this fashion photo shoot picture, the dapper Shahid Kapoor looks like a million bucks in a Nehru Jacket. This talented Star is known for his award winning performances in movies like Haidar and Kaminey. Shahid Kapoor is also a professional dancer who started his career as a member of the Shaimak Davar dance troupe.

Ritesh Deshmukh is often photographed in Nehru Jackets at Red Carpet Events

Ritesh Deshmukh is often photographed in Nehru Jackets at Red Carpet Events

Ritesh Deshmukh who has created a name for himself as an actor with great comic timing in movies like Kya Kool Hai Hum and Houseful perhaps favors the Nehru Jacket more than anyone else. The actor is often photographed wearing Nehru jacket at red carpet events and has even walked the fashion runway in ethnic wear for men.

Fawad Khan in a Nehru Jacket

Fawad Khan in a Nehru Jacket

This Pakistani star who is currently enjoying critical acclaim in the movie Kapoor and Sons first came to the attention of the Indian media with his role of an Indian prince in the movie Khoobsurat. Photographed here during the promotions of the movie Khoobsurat, Fawad Khan stays true to his character in the movie and looks like a million dollar prince. Here hoping we see more fashion and cinematic brilliance from Fawad Khan.

 

 

 

 

 

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