From Mrunal Thakur's 'Do Deewane Sehar Mein' to Preity Zinta's 'Kal Ho Naa Ho': Meet Bollywood's queens who won hearts with geeky looks

In Bollywood, glasses are not just worn; they are felt. The chashmish look has always had a special place in Bollywood. They made actresses look simple, smart, soft, and close to the heart. When an actress wore specs on screen, people felt connected to her. She looked like someone from next door. Someone real. Over the years, many films have beautifully depicted this look. From Preity to Deepika, from Kareena to Mrunal, glasses have told many stories. They changed fashion slowly and gently, and even today, one simple pair of specs can remind us of love, dreams, and comfort.

Mrunal Thakur is also joining the list with 'Do Deewane Sehar Mein.' In posters, she is seen wearing glasses. It makes her look thoughtful and dreamy. The film promises an emotional love story. The film's teaser was out on Monday and showed a glimpse of a love story starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur. Directed by Ravi Udyawar. 'Do Deewane Seher Mein' is set for a Valentine’s week cinema release on February 20, 2026.

Preity Zinta in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' is one of the most loved chashmish looks ever. She played Naina Catherine Kapur. She was strong but broken inside and carried family duties and heartbreak quietly. Her thick black glasses became very famous. Girls everywhere wanted the same specs. She looked sweet and serious at the same time. Her Punjabi girl look with specs felt warm and real. That film made glasses a trend in the early 2000s. Many people still remember her look even today. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, it stars Shahrukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan.

Deepika Padukone in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' gave a new meaning to the chashmish look. She played Naina, a quiet medical student. Her brown-black frame glasses suited her calm nature, and she looked smart and graceful. When she removed the glasses later in the film, fans still remembered her chashmish phase the most. It showed that being studious can also be stylish. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, it featured Ranbir Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, Aditya Roy Kapur, etc.

Bebo in '3 Idiots' brought fun to the look, and her character Pia wore bright and colorful red glasses, which looked bold and playful. The specs added charm to her role and proved that glasses can be glamorous too. After that, many people started loving the geek chic style and were no longer boring. The film was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles, while Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Mona Singh, and Omi Vaidya were seen in pivotal characters.

The geeky trend did not stop; actress Sara Ali Khan is bringing it back in 'Metro… In Dino'. Her look feels fresh and modern, and she plays a working woman. Her thick-rimmed glasses give a messy but cute feel. It suits today’s city life. Many working girls will relate to this style. The film was directed by Anurag Basu, exploring modern love stories with an ensemble cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, and others.