Film still of Sharmila Tagore

The dramatic bouffant and beehive hair-dos were popularised by actresses such as Sharmila Tagore, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz, and Simi Garewal. Often paired with bold, winged eyeliner, and traditional wear, the bouffant and beehive were favourites amongst women in the 1960s and 1970s.