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’
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By The Times of India
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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’
National Award-winning costume designer Neeta Lulla has revealed the inspiration behind one of Sridevi’s most iconic looks in the 1993 film ‘Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja’. The designer recalled that the elaborate costume was inspired by Eddie Murphy’s 1988 Hollywood comedy ‘Coming to America’.
