International Bikini Day is celebrated on 5th July. On this day in 1946, Parisian fashion designer Louis Reard brought the bikini-style dress to the public. The trend of Bollywood actress beach bikini remains fierce. Today’s time is considered very modern in Bollywood because now actresses are seen in a bold avatar on the screen. However, appearing bold on the big screen or wearing a bikini is not a new thing. But there was a time when the actress used to refrain from giving such scenes. But here too, with time, the actress liked to see something different.

In the 70-the 80s, many actresses created a ruckus by wearing bikinis on the screen. So let us tell you about some such actresses of the bygone era who made tremendous headlines wearing bikinis.

Sharmila Tagore

Sharmila Tagore:

The famous and beautiful actress Sharmila has also been seen wearing a bikini on the big screen. During her time, Sharmila had done bikini photoshoots many times. Sharmila’s bikini scenes in the film An Evening in Paris made tremendous headlines.

Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman:

Zeenat was considered the bold and bold actress of Bollywood. She gave scenes wearing a bikini in not one but two films. At that time, when most of the bold characters played only villains, Zeenat Aman created a ruckus by giving bikini photoshoots and bold scenes.

Dimple Kapadia

Dimple Kapadia:

Dimple Kapadia became popular in Bollywood at a very young age. Dimple Kapadia was quite popular for her bikini scene. She even went topless in ‘Bobby’. However, she had to leave films after marrying Rajesh Khanna. Soon their relationship broke down and she re-entered Bollywood.

Parveen Babi

Parveen Babi:

Known for her bold and beautiful looks, Parveen Babi’s life has been full of controversies. Parveen was also one of the very few actresses who did not shy away from showing off her skin on the silver screen. In her film Yeh ‘Nazdikiyan’, the late actress was seen in a hot look in a black two-piece swimsuit.

Mandakini

Mandakini:

Mandakini made her Bollywood debut as a lead actress from the film ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’. Mandakini gave tremendous bold scenes in this film. Especially in the waterfall scene, Mandakini was wearing only a white sari. Mandakini is still remembered for this scene. Her bikini pictures also made a lot of headlines on the screen. It is said that the magazine with bikini photo of Mandakini was sold in black.