Sridevi’s iconic ‘Roop Ki Rani’ ‘larger than life’ costume was inspired by Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming to America’, reveals Neeta Lulla: ‘Sridevi herself wondered if the vision could be brought to life’

Costume designer Neeta Lulla shared inspiration for Sridevi’s iconic film look. The elaborate outfit drew inspiration from Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming to America’ movie. Lulla sourced unique feathers from Mumbai’s Crawford Market for the headgear. The demanding song shoot required constant costume maintenance and repairs. This creation pushed boundaries and became part of cinematic history.