To understand Jayalalithaa’s fashion, one must understand her foundation. Trained in Bharatanatyam and multiple languages, she entered films at the tender age of 15. Her early photoshoots reveal a girl caught between tradition and the swinging sixties.

Jayalalithaa was a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, and her classical background heavily influenced her traditional photoshoots.

Incorporating high collars and flowing capes into her outfits, giving her an early regal screen presence. The Saree Connoisseur: Kanjeevarams and Beyond