‘Rustom’ Is Helping Break Parsi Fashion Stereotypes In India

Ileana D’Cruz as Cynthia Pavri is giving an insight into Parsi fashion in India in the ’50s.

(This story is from The Quint’s archives and was first published on 14 July 2016.)

Even as the film is raking in the moolah at the box office, we can’t help gushing over Ileana D’Cruz’s retro avatar in Rustom. Dressed as a pretty Parsi belle in ’50s India, Ileana is sporting some of the most beautiful - and authentic - ensembles we have seen on the silver screen in recent times. And while at it, she’s giving us a glimpse of Parsi fashion in India - beyond stereotypes - during that period. Costume designer Ameira Punvani sure seems to have done a great job.

Check out Ileana’s top eight looks in the film.