Kabir Bedi recalls how he became a 'changing face of Indian fashion' in the 80s
Mumbai, Aug 12
Veteran actor Kabir Bedi took a trip down memory lane as he revisited his 'only Vimal days' from the 1980s.
The 'Khoon Bhari Maang' actor shared a series of rare posters and images from his personal archives. He recalled how his association with the brand became a memorable chapter in his journey and reflected the changing face of Indian fashion at the time. Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor shared a post revealing that his wife discovered the posters and images while they were moving house. He described them as a "wonderful little archive" from another time, taking him back to the Only Vimal years. Kabir recalled that Vimal, a Reliance brand, was more than just a clothing label during that era. According to him, the brand was part of the changing face of Indian fashion, and being one of its faces became a memorable chapter in his career.
"My wife found these while we were moving house....Posters and images from different chapters of my journey - a wonderful little archive of another time - the "Only Vimal" years. Vimal (a Reliance brand) was more than a clothing brand in those days - it was part of the changing face of Indian fashion, and being one of its faces was a memorable chapter in my journey."
The 'Hero' actor added, "Looking at these again after all these years brought back many fond memories. Special How many of you remember the "Only Vimal" era? Certainly a blast from the past."
The video features Kabir Bedi dressed in stylish outfits that were popular during his era, along with old newspaper clippings highlighting his work and association with Only Vimal.
On the professional front, Kabir Bedi has built a successful career across Indian and international cinema. He has appeared in popular films such as "Khoon Bhari Maang" and "Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story." The actor gained international recognition for playing the lead role of Sandokan in the European television series of the same name. He has also featured in Hollywood projects, including "Octopussy," part of the iconic James Bond franchise.
— IANS
Reader Comments
My mom still talks about how Kabir Bedi was the heartbeat of Indian fashion back then. The way he carried those polyester suits in the Vimal ads, it was something else! It's lovely that he found these old posters during the move. Nostalgia is a beautiful thing, especially when it connects us to such an iconic era. 💫
Honestly, Vimal wasn't just a brand, it was a statement. My uncle remembers how wearing an Only Vimal shirt was a status symbol in his college days. Kabir Bedi's international appeal brought such a fresh energy to Indian fashion. These photos are pure gold, glad he shared them with us. 🙌
As someone who lived through that era, I can confirm - Kabir Bedi was the biggest style icon of our time. He was the man who showed us that Indian men could look sophisticated and global without losing their desi roots. The 'Only Vimal' years were special, and these posters bring back so many memories of simpler times. Brought a smile to my face this morning.
It's so heartwarming to see a legend like Kabir Bedi looking back at his career with such fondness. His contribution to putting Indian fashion on the global map is underrated. Even today, when I watch his old interviews, I'm amazed by his humble nature. These posters are indeed a treasure trove of history. 💕
The way he describes it - "part of the changing face of Indian fashion" - is spot on. Reliance brought a
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