Bollywood Beauties: Then and Now | S1

How has Bollywood shaped the way generations of women see beauty, body image and themselves?

 

From iconic beauty trends to the pressure of looking a certain way, Bollywood has influenced generations of women. But as social media changes the beauty landscape, are we really becoming more accepting, or are the expectations simply evolving?

 

Hosted by Khush, this episode brings together celebrity makeup artist Richa Vasisht, social media creator Rina Malah, Ruby Raza, presenter at Lyca Radio, and Gunjan, Lyca Radio presenter, for an unfiltered conversation about Bollywood, beauty standards and the realities women face in the public eye.

 

They revisit Kajol’s iconic unibrow and how her dusky complexion and natural confidence challenged conventional beauty ideals. They also discuss the size-zero trend popularised in Bollywood, including Kareena Kapoor’s transformation, and how today’s makeup trends are increasingly shaped by Instagram algorithms rather than cinema alone.

 

The conversation goes beyond beauty to explore lesser-known stories from Bollywood, including why Juhi Chawla reportedly kept her marriage private for years amid an industry where women have often faced pressure around age, marriage and career longevity. They also discuss Salman Khan’s widely known on-screen kissing stance and how intimate scenes in modern cinema have sparked debate.

 

From the backlash surrounding Kiara Advani’s role in 'Toxic', to the different levels of scrutiny faced by male and female actors, the panel examines the double standards that continue to shape the industry.

 

Ultimately, this is a conversation about more than makeup, films or celebrity gossip. It is about the impossible expectations placed on women, the criticism they face for their choices and the pressure to meet standards that keep changing.

 

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