6 best Netflix characters to take inspiration from on Halloween Day

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As someone who has spent countless Halloweens poring over the silver screen for inspiration, I must say that these three characters stand out as exceptional choices for this year’s festivities!

October 31st is observed as Halloween around the globe, where people often don scary or peculiar outfits and enjoy themselves. Many choose to embellish their homes with pumpkin carvings, spider webs, and ghostly decorations. Interestingly, even India has started embracing this tradition, influenced significantly by Western culture, particularly pop culture. To help you celebrate this worldwide day of eeriness, we’ve put together a collection of the most inspiring Netflix characters for your Halloween costumes.

Absolutely! Each character on the following list hails from the world of Bollywood. For instance, there’s Shanti Priya from “Om Shanti Om,” as well as Vanraj Kashyap from “Shaitaan.

6 best Netflix characters that can make you the star of the party on Halloween Day:

 

1. Shah Rukh Khan as Kishanlal from Paheli

  • Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Juhi Chawla, and Suniel Shetty
  • Director: Amol Palekar
  • IMDb rating: 6.4
  • Release date: 2005
  • Genre: Fantasy

Under the guidance of actor-director Amol Palekar, the film Paheli featured Shah Rukh Khan portraying two characters: Kishanlal and an unnamed spirit. Rani Mukerji took on the role of Kishanlal’s spouse, Lachchi.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d say if you’re looking to channel a captivating Halloween character this year, consider embracing the charisma and playful spirit of SRK, fondly known as Shah Rukh Khan. To nail his iconic look, opt for vibrant traditional attire that reflects his Indian roots. Don’t forget to accessorize with a striking Rajasthani turban and a well-groomed moustache to complete the ensemble. Happy haunting!

2. Shanti Priya from Om Shanti Om

  • Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Arjun Rampal
  • Director: Farah Khan
  • IMDb rating: 6.8
  • Release date: 2007
  • Genre: Romance/Musical

In the 2007 movie “Om Shanti Om,” directed by Farah Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone took on dual roles. Specifically, SRK portrayed both Om Prakash Makhija and Om Kapoor, while Deepika played Shanti Priya and Sandy.

Dressing up as Deepika’s character as the ghost of Shanti Priya in the finale would be an excellent choice for Halloween! To achieve this classic look inspired by yesteryear actresses, consider applying bold eyeliner, long and dramatic false eyelashes, vivid lipstick, a voluminous hairstyle, and any other elements that will help you embody Shanti Priya.

3. Vanraj Kashyap from Shaitaan

  • Cast: Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Janki Bodiwala, and Jyothika
  • Director: Vikas Bahl
  • IMDb rating: 6.5
  • Release date: 2024
  • Genre: Horror/Drama

This year, R Madhavan’s character portrayed by Vikas Bahl could be an exceptional choice for a Halloween costume. He played Vanraj Kashyap, a mysterious black magician whose true appearance is unveiled in the final scenes. If you were captivated by his performance in the film, you might consider emulating his look from the Ajay Devgn-led production as your Halloween outfit.

In the role of Vanraj Kashyap, R Madhavan wore a casual, black and red ensemble. For a dramatic effect, consider applying smoky eye makeup that extends to the under-eye area. If you’re dealing with unruly hair, simply embrace it as it adds to the overall look without requiring additional effort on hairstyles. To complete the look, add a mysterious accessory like a necklace around your neck.

4. Roohi / Afza from Roohi

  • Cast: Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Varun Sharma
  • Director: Hardik Mehta
  • IMDb rating: 4.3
  • Release date: 2021
  • Genre: Horror-comedy

In the movie “Roohi,” directed by Hardik Mehta, Janhvi Kapoor portrayed Roohi and Afsa. The story revolves around Roohi being possessed by a demon spirit, Mudiyapairi, who assumes the identity of Afsa. If you’re interested in exploring Janhvi’s character Roohi for Halloween, consider dressing up in loose, vintage-style kurtis with intricate patterns on them to capture her unique personality.

Style your hair freely and apply some artificial red spots on your face. Position a few near your mouth to suggest your character’s bloodlust.

5. PK from PK

  • Cast: Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Boman Irani, and Sanjay Dutt
  • Director: Rajkumar Hirani
  • IMDb rating: 8.1
  • Release date: 2014
  • Genre: Comedy/Sci-Fi

2014’s film by Rajkumar Hirani, titled PK, showcased some outstanding costumes for its lead actor, Aamir Khan. In this movie, Aamir portrayed a character that was part human, part alien. Though PK wasn’t a ghost, his eccentric personality would make an exceptional costume idea for Halloween.

As an ardent admirer, I’d say: I love matching my shirt and blazer with a vibrant ghaghras, and adding a vintage radio on my shoulder for that retro touch. Additionally, channeling the style of a cop, with the uniform, makeup, and body language, is another way I express my fandom!

6. Marco from Chamatkar

  • Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Urmila Matondkar
  • Director: Rajiv Mehra
  • IMDb rating: 6.5
  • Release date: 1992
  • Genre: Romantic/Comedy-fantasy

Do you recall the movie from 1992, Chamatkar, where Naseeruddin Shah took on the character of Marco, a gangster? This film was directed by Rajiv Mehra and featured Naseeruddin, Shah Rukh Khan, and Urmila Matondar in the leading roles. In this movie, after being killed, Marco’s spirit inhabited the body of a young man who lived in the cemetery where he was buried.

SRK’s character, Sunder Srivastava, is a fresh college grad who encounters a ghost and eventually learns that it’s only visible to him. If you’re into fashion and planning to attend a Halloween bash, consider the character of Marco. To emulate his style, go for a lapel coat, a blazer, a shirt, and a fedora or round hat.

Which character would you look to recreate this Halloween?

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2024-10-31 17:08