Victoria & Abdul tells the story of the unlikely real-life friendship between 'Queen Victoria' and an Indian servant, 'Abdul Karim'. Reprising her 1997 role from the film Mrs. Brown, Dame Judi Dench once again plays the cantankerous queen opposite Ali Fazal in director Stephen Frears cinematic adaptation of the 2010 book of the same name by Shrabani Basu.
Original movie costumes from Victoria & Abdul
Victoria & Abdul movie poster
Queen Victoria costume worn by Judi Dench
in Victoria & Abdul
Queen Victoria reigned from June 20, 1837 until her death on January 22, 1901, she also adopted the title of Empress of India from May 1, 1876.
Fans of the legendary actress can also check out Judi Dench's costume from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which was set in India.
Fans of the legendary actress can also check out Judi Dench's costume from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which was set in India.
Tartan costume worn by Ali Fazal as Abdul Karim
in Victoria & Abdul
Ali Fazal plays one of Queen Victoria's Indian attendants, 'Abdul Karim', who was selected to serve Her Majesty from 1887 for her Golden Jubilee and during the last fifteen years of her reign, and the Queen was said to be very fond of him.
If you like this Scottish-themed wardrobe, make sure you check out Billy Connolly's costume from Mrs. Brown on display too.
If you like this Scottish-themed wardrobe, make sure you check out Billy Connolly's costume from Mrs. Brown on display too.
Victoria & Abdul movie poster
Darlings this film is a great period piece ! I loved the costumes. I have written a post on the influence of Victorian clothing on the fashion of today .
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