Malaika Arora Birthday: Her Evolution - From Fashion Icon to Fitness Guru

Turning 49 this year, Malaika Arora still looks as young as she was when she entered the entertainment industry in the 90s. Her age-defying beauty coupled with her dancing talent, fashion prowess and knack for yoga and fitness landed her in the spotlight and deservingly so. In her career spanning more than 20 years, the actress entertained fans through her films and shows but her contribution to the sartorial and fitness scene remains unmatched.

As the actress is set to celebrate her birthday on October 23, here we take a look at her style evolution, from fashion icon to fitness guru.

Malaika Arora’s Style Evolution

Malaika Arora’s penchant for body-hugging silhouettes is public knowledge. Back in the early 2000s, the actress made turns with her floral blue gown worn for IIFA 2007 and continued to make heads turn with form-flattering ensembles.

As time progressed, we saw Malaika embracing bold silhouettes, gradually turning into a fashionista like no other. Her sheer numbers with plunging necklines and backless elements are still relatable, proving that her attention to detail when it comes to fashion is on-point.

Later, the actress radically shifted towards feminine outfits that came in soothing shades, channeling her inner diva with a touch of charm. She never resisted a beautiful lehenga or a sari, exuding glamour whenever stepped out in Indian ethnic. Be it Bollywood weddings or a religious gathering and any festive occasion, the actress never shied away from taking the desi route, giving ethnic wear a modern twist.

Malaika Arora, when not attending glam nights and showbiz events, preferred to stay away from the girl-in-a-tight dress, marking yet another milestone in the evolution of her style. Ditching fitting looks, she started opting for more relaxed, on-trend dresses and even outfits with a formal touch, mostly consisting of pantsuits.

Currently at the top of the fashion scene, Malaika Arora now blends some of her favourite styles and her wardrobe comprises some unique silhouettes, bold necklines and daring elements. For her casual outfits, she opts for maxi dresses, regular Tees with comfy wide leg pants and combines formal numbers with modernity, setting some major fashion goals.

Malaika Arora also has a passion for working out which has also earned her the title of fitness guru by some of her fans. Often indulging in several fitness routines like pilates, dance, weight training, bootcamp, she enjoys her regimes – a secret to that natural glow and lean, toned body.

Malaika dives into a series of power yoga poses to enhance strength and stability. Her routine includes a series of dynamic yoga poses including Mountain Pose (Parvatasana), stretching, Vasisthasana which is a side-bend plank pose along with many others that contribute to the core and improve balance.

In one of her posts on the occasion of Easter yoga day, she performed a series of seven powerful asanas including Parivrtta Ardha Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose Variation), Bhunaman Asana (Cobra Pose), Upavistha Konasana (Seated Straddle Pose), Naukasana (Boat Pose), Camatkarasana (Wild Thing Pose), Eka Pada Vasisthasana (One Leg Side Plank Split) and Chakrasana (Wheel Pose).

Her intense fitness regimen also includes cardio which is primarily done as a warm-up for more complex exercises and offers several benefits. Not only does it reduce weight but also is a great way to level up your routine.

Besides indulging in pilates and fitness exercises, Malaika also consumes a mix of Ayurvedic solutions and fluids, and believes that the traditional medicine system aids in promoting wellness of body, mind and spirit. Further, she opts for clean eating instead of starving herself.

Here’s wishing Malaika Arora a very happy birthday!