While their initial years are marked by garish make-up and gaudy outfits, these ladies learned the art of looking good, and we mean drop dead good, slowly but surely. Urmila Rangeela Matondkar or Karisma Raja Hindustani Kapoor, anyone?

Today they are regarded as one of the best-looking/dressed in the business. rediff.com gives you a peek into some of these tacky-to-terrific transformations.

Priyanka Chopra

Even former Miss Worlds aren't above slip-ups. We are quite certain Piggy Chops wouldn't be liked to reminded of those flimsy wigs, loud make-up and showy sequined gown days.

And now the actress, who plays a top model in Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion, looks every inch of the hot 'n' swanky goddess she ought to be.

Also Read: When Priyanka dyed her hair red!

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