: Perhaps her most iconic political look was the high-collared cape worn over her sarees, which added a "commanding and enigmatic" dimension to her image.

The Evolution of Elegance: Tamil Actress Jayalalitha’s Fashion Photoshoot and Style Gallery

Jayalalithaa Jayaram (1948-2016) was an Indian actress, filmmaker, and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1991 to 1996, 2001, 2011 to 2014, and 2015 to 2016. She was a leading actress in Tamil cinema, acting in over 140 films.