The Indian film industry has recently showcased its finest ethnic ensembles as they celebrate the festive season. The trend of embracing natural beauty looks has become prominent, with many stars opting for ivory, gold, and red tones. One common element that stands out is the micro-bindi.
The bindi is a small but significant red dot applied between the eyebrows on the forehead. It has been a part of Indian fashion for centuries and is known by various names across India, including kumkum, sindoor, teep, tikli, and bottu. Regardless of the name, the essence of this ornament remains consistent and has become an essential, contemporary accessory that perfectly aligns with the minimal beauty theme this festive season.
If you’re planning to attend a wedding shortly, take a cue from these trendsetters and embrace the charm of the micro-bindi. The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani star, Alia, has seamlessly incorporated the micro-bindi into her real-life persona. For Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia recently, Alia wore an Arpita Mehta ensemble and finished her overall minimal look by adding a small black bindi.
Janhvi Kapoor’s beauty preferences are marked by her love for dewy skin, soft blush, rosy lips, and fluttery eyelashes, all of which contribute to her au-nature look. Her use of the classic red bindi is a striking cultural and aesthetic statement, seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern allure.
Ananya Panday wore a stunning Arpita Mehta saree and paired it with straightened hair and a micro-red bindi. She opted for a nude-toned makeup look, allowing the bold reds of the saree and the bindi to be the focal point.
To complement her heavy jhumkas and intricately detailed saree by Tarun Tahiliani, Athiya Shetty went for a subtle, sheen look, adding a tiny bindi to bring the whole look together.
Continuing her red streak, Sara Ali Khan opted for a Manish Malhotra ensemble. The Zara Hatke Zara Bachke actress sported a muted look with middle-parted straight hair and a small red bindi.
Suhana Khan recently made her debut in a teen-musical comedy film based on the American comic book series The Archies, which is available to stream on Netflix. Her fashion choices have been receiving a lot of attention lately. She was seen wearing an ivory chikankari kurta set by Falguni & Shane Peacock at the celebrations held at Antilia. Mehak Oberoi styled her hair in soft waves and kept her makeup minimal with a two-toned nude lip and a small maroon bindi.
