PIX: The Top 25 Sari Moments in Bollywood Part 1

In films, nothing is pointless. 

Not even the clothes worn by the actors. Every single fragment of a frame exhales what was originally created on paper to produce an everlasting visual.

The Indian sari, with its rich heritage, exquisite variety and dazzling temperament lends itself to such a cause with quiet candor, rendering a bewitching picture of the celluloid maiden.

Resembling its own versatile existence, the sari plays different roles, apart from its obvious function, in its screen avatar as well. At times, to bring out the sensual side of the demure heroine. 

On others, to attest her pristine essence. Occasionally, standing in to convey a symbolic gesture. But, mostly to adorn a breezy song with trendsetting creativity and delightful fashion.

Here's my list of 25 unforgettable saris in Hindi films and why. Feel free to add your picks to the collection!

Ra.One, 2011

It doesn't matter if Shah Rukh Khan's superhero film wasn't quite what it set out to be, Kareena Kapoor's red-hot delivery in and as Chammak Challo isn't leaving public memory anytime soon.

One sees her in saris all the time but Vidya Balan instinctive sexuality in the opening scene of Ishqiya is inimitable. 

Picture this: Lying on the bed in a tantalizing pose, which brings attention to her curvaceous outline draped in a sparkling red sari, she languidly hums the Gulzar-penned Ab mujhe koi.

No Sheila or Chameli can match the allure and sexiness of Katrina Kaif's tall figure draped around a gorgeous black net sari in the Teri ore song from the super-hit Akshay Kumar vehicle, Singh is Kinng.

From swimsuit to sari, all that glitters is gold reiterates 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra wearing the sparkling hue not once but twice to provide memorable results in the Miami-set comedy, Dostana.

Sushmita Sen's last memorable outing had her play a sexy, sophisticated teacher with a penchant for flowy saris and vibrant prints in Farah Khan's Main Hoon Naa. 

And her red and black polka dot sari became a huge rage.

Playing a streetwalker with a shoddy sense of style in Chameli explains Kareena Kapoor's choice of a flashy red sari teamed with cheap floral blouse, which she adorns all through the film. 

But thanks to her spontaneous performance, we haven't forgotten either.

In the final scene of Devdas, Aishwarya Rai's Paro rushes out of her huge mansion to catch one last glimpse of her 'Deva.' 

Call it over the top or dramatic, it is her white puja sari with a traditional lal paad that takes a life of its own in the final moments of this lavishly-filmed tragedy.

Bollywood's tomboys have a thing for transforming into an epitome of femininity.  

We experience something to the effect with Kajol's Anjali. 

Her sudden preference for chiffon saris and lace blouses in Karan Johar's directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is ultimately excused just because she's looking so divine, especially in this red (represents amore and passion) version, when she and Rahul (SRK), finally reach a romantic realisation.

Raveena Tandon's Mast Mast avatar in Mohra continues to be hugely popular. 

So is her visible aggression towards Akshay Kumar as the no-holds barred seductress wearing a bright yellow sari against the beats of Tip tip barsa paani. 

Katrina Kaif tried to recreate the look and magic with AK in De Dana Dan but it was nowhere close to the original.

Bollywood outfits go viral too.  

Remember Madhuri Dixit's Didi tera devar look in Sooraj Barjatya's blockbuster? 

Her purple satin sari, heavily embellished in crystals, teamed with a striking backless blouse caught the fancy of an overwhelming female population.

Unlike the festive and playful rendition of the sari in the previous slide, Madhuri aimed to turn guys into weak-kneed jell-o with her lustful moves and draping style in Beta's Dhak Dhak.

All through the flashbacks of Ijaazat, Gulzar's masterful take on relationships, Rekha dons beautiful Narayan peth saris in all possible colours. 

But it's her striking red crepe silk sari as she recalls the threads of a past life in a railway waiting room, which indicates a new life, a new weave.

Dimple Kapadia paints the screen in shades of crimson allowing her radiating skin and tease-of-a-blouse with all its multiple strings to prolong and resonate the superhot sentiments of the RD Burman ditty, Jaane do na in Saagar.