: A legendary dancer and actress, Padmini's film costumes often featured and intricately pleated sarees that allowed for movement. She popularized the use of fresh flowers (especially jasmine) in hair, paired with large, statement bindis . B. Saroja Devi
He opened his notebook and tore out the page with his previous sketches. He began to draw rapidly. He sketched a blouse with the high neck of Saroja Devi, but the sleeveless cut of Jayalalithaa. He drew a sari drape that had the fluidity of chiffon but the bold border of a Kanjeevaram. : A legendary dancer and actress, Padmini's film
popularized the classic large bindi and heavily pleated silk sarees. Her look often featured intricate gold jewelry, particularly layered necklaces and traditional "Jimikki" earrings. : A legendary dancer and actress
