: In the 1980s, Anuja gained fame in Southern India for her energetic appearances in item songs. Her fashion during this period was characterized by elaborate traditional costumes , heavy gold jewelry, and the high-glamour makeup typical of early 1990s films like Suryavamsam (1997).
Instead of a traditional drape, the saree is styled with a modern, high-neck black cashmere turtleneck blouse.