‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’: Thigh-high slit dresses take centre stage

At the recent premiere of Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ in Mumbai, there was one fashion trend that unquestionably stole the show – the thigh-high slit dress. The premiere saw many big names from the film industry, including Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, Vicky Kaushal, amongst others.

While we loved how everyone styled their outfits, the thigh-high slits caught our eye.

Celebs who rocked the thigh-high slit dress

At Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ premiere, a host of Bollywood celebrities turned up the glam factor in thigh-high slit gowns and dresses. Stars like Ananya Panday, Isha Ambani, Suhana Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Madhuri Dixit were seen sporting the thigh high slit dress trend.

While Ananya opted for a silver thigh high slit dress, Suhana chose a green-yellow dress for her brother Aryan’s big night.

Ananya Panday. (Image Courtesy: Manav Manglani)

Madhuri Dixit also jumped on the trend wagon and wore a thigh-slit fusion dress in blue and posed for the paps along with her husband Sriram Nene.

Madhuri Dixit. (Image courtesy: Manav Manglani)

Even Isha Ambani made heads turn in her white thigh-high slit dress while Tamannaah Bhatia’s gown, with its intricately designed fabric and daring slit, made news.

The history of the thigh-high slit gown

The thigh-high slit is far from a new trend. In fact, this daring style made its first significant appearance in 1954 with Christian Dior’s H-Line slit skirt. This was a game-changer in the world of haute couture.

While Dior introduced the look, it was made a global sensation by Angelina Jolie in 2012. At the 84th Academy Awards in a strapless black velvet dress by Atelier Versace. Her gown had a thigh high slit and Angelina made sure everyone saw it!

Angelina Jolie in 2012. (Image Courtesy: Manav Manglani)

While she was already a red carpet favourite, the moment catapulted her into the viral stratosphere, sparking media fanfare, a string of memes and even social media accounts dedicated to her right leg!

Janhvi Kapoor and Manushi Chhillar love it too

Even other Bollywood stars like Janhvi Kapoor and Manushi Chhillar have embraced this trend for various events. This proves that thigh-high slits are not just a passing fad but a fashion revolution that has come to stay.

Janhvi Kapoor. (Image Courtesy: Manav Manglani)

Are thigh-high slits here to stay?

Be it 2012 or 2025, thigh-high slit dresses have taken over. So, with this statement trend taking over red carpets around the world, the question is: will you be adding a thigh-high slit dress to your wardrobe? It might just be the bold, stylish update your closet needs.