In a recent interview, Urmila Matondkar shared that the ganji she wore for the hit song Tanha tanha in the cult film Rangeela, was actually Jackie Shroff’s. Although that decision was probably made in a few minutes, the fashion moment it created has endured for decades now and, if anything, proves the immense versatility of this relatively basic garment. “What makes ganjis so popular is that they can be dressed up or down quite easily. It is a closet essential because it can be layered with so many other pieces and mixed and matched into a variety of chic looks,” shares image consultant and personal branding expert Mihika Bhanot.

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