Freida Pinto Strips Down To Underwear in Bruno Mars’ Gorilla Music Video

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Gorilla actress Freida Pinto has consistently impressed us with her fashion choices. In February 2016, she stunned once again at the premiere of her short film “Two Bellmen Two” held at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A.Live.

Freida Pinto wears her hair down at the premiere of "Two Bellmen Two"Freida Pinto wears her hair down at the premiere of “Two Bellmen Two” held on February 4, 2016, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE

3 years earlier, she stripped down to her underwear in the music video for “Gorilla,” a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album Unorthodox Jukebox (2012).

Freida Pinto appears in the music video for Bruno Mars' single "Gorilla"Freida Pinto appears in the music video for Bruno Mars’ single “Gorilla”

Playing the role of a stripper named Isabella in a South of the Border strip zoo named “La Jungla,” she unleashed a raunchy new image by writhing around in lingerie as a sexy stripper-cum-pole dancer.

While Freida Pinto strips her clothes with such rage that sparks fall from the ceiling, Bruno stares at her intensely singing "You and me baby making love like gorillas"While Freida Pinto strips her clothes with such rage that sparks fall from the ceiling, Bruno stares at her intensely singing “You and me baby making love like gorillas”

Many of her Indian fans were shocked by her sudden image change. Later in the music video, Freida makes out with the singer in the backseat of a steamy car.

“Freida’s look in Gorilla is quite a departure from what we otherwise see. Apparently, when she was approached with this opportunity, she knew that this would be a reincarnation of sorts for her and she was quite thrilled to do it, being the risk-taker that she is,” Freida’s publicist said in a statement.

Freida Pinto as the impossibly alluring stripper Isabella in GorillaFreida Pinto as the impossibly alluring stripper Isabella in Gorilla

“I’ve got to tip my hat to Bruno for that one. We wanted to do a stripper, and we wanted a name, but there were no other names thrown around besides Freida Pinto,” Mars’ regular collaborator Cameron Duddy told MTV about the casting of Freida Pinto.

“And I said ‘Aw man, she’s so safe, it may be difficult if you go that route.’ And he was like ‘Listen dude, it’s important to the video to use someone who hasn’t been seen in this light before.’ It was a gamble, and I wasn’t all the way sure about it, but I trusted his instincts …and he was right.”

“She’s an actress, so for her, it was about grasping her character’s background, and then getting up there and doing it,” Duddy said about her role as bad-bitch stripper Isabella in the music video.

At the premiere of Two Bellmen Two, the then 31-year-old actress stole the spotlight in an Alexander Lewis ensemble as she joined her co-stars on the black carpet.

Senior Director and Global Brand Leader for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Christy Donato, Global Marketing Officer for Marriott International Karin Timpone, actor Caine Sinclair, actress Freida Pinto, Vice President of Global Creative Content Marketing for Marriott International David Beebe, actor William Spencer, and director/writer Daniel Malakai Cabrera arrive at the world premiere of "Two Bellmen Two"(L-R) Senior Director and Global Brand Leader for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Christy Donato, Global Marketing Officer for Marriott International Karin Timpone, actor Caine Sinclair, actress Freida Pinto, Vice President of Global Creative Content Marketing for Marriott International David Beebe, actor William Spencer, and director/writer Daniel Malakai Cabrera arrive at the world premiere of “Two Bellmen Two” at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on February 4, 2016, in Los Angeles, California

Freida showcased her toned arms and hid her stomach in a rose gold crop top. She teamed the metallic garment with a crystal-embellished high-waisted sheer lace skirt, which fell a couple of inches below her knees.

Actors Caine Sinclair, Freida Pinto, and William Spencer arrive at the world premiere of the short film "Two Bellmen Two"Actors Caine Sinclair, Freida Pinto, and William Spencer arrive at the world premiere of the short film “Two Bellmen Two”

The “Slumdog Millionaire” star kept her accessories to a minimum and finished off the outfit with a pair of red pumps.

Freida Pinto wears an Alexander Lewis ensemble at the premiere of 'Two Bellmen Two"Freida Pinto wears an Alexander Lewis ensemble at the premiere of ‘Two Bellmen Two”

She styled her hair in loose waves with a side part and wore neutral-toned makeup with smoky eyes for a sultry look.

Freida Pinto shines in a metallic Alexander Lewis crop top and skirt on the black carpetFreida Pinto shines in a metallic Alexander Lewis crop top and skirt on the black carpet

Freida drew more attention to her legs thanks to a pair of red patent pumps that featured pointed toes and about 4.5-inch heels.

Freida Pinto wears an Alexander Lewis top and skirt on the black carpetFreida Pinto wears an Alexander Lewis top and skirt on the black carpet

Can you help us identify her sexy red shoes?

Freida Pinto displays sexy toe cleavage in red high heelsFreida Pinto displays sexy toe cleavage in red high heels

Freida Pinto's feet in red pointed-toe pumpsFreida Pinto’s feet in red pointed-toe pumps

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