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From Suhana Khan’s bronzed goddess glam to Ananya Panday’s Rani Mukerji-inspired beauty moment, take your Diwali makeup cues from these Bollywood divas.
Still deciding on your Diwali makeup? Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya, Janhvi and more serve up seven Bollywood-approved beauty looks worth bookmarking this festive season.
Diwali is almost here, and if your beauty mood board is still looking a little uninspired, Bollywood’s latest festive outing has plenty of makeup inspiration to borrow. The M&M Diwali party brought together several celebrities, but alongside the glittering ensembles and statement jewellery, it was the beauty looks that deserve a closer inspection.
From Suhana Khan’s warm, bronzed goddess glam, which came with a rather entertaining reel transformation set to Ed Sheeran’s Tu Mil Jaaye from King, to Ananya Panday channeling Rani Mukerji’s iconic Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham era, there was no shortage of beauty moments worth bookmarking.
Whether you are getting ready for a Diwali card party, a festive dinner or a night of dancing, these celebrity-approved makeup looks offer something for every beauty mood. Here are seven looks to recreate this festive season.
Suhana Khan – Sun-Kissed Bronze Makeup
Suhana Khan makes a strong case for warm, bronzed makeup with her golden goddess-inspired beauty look. Her complexion has a sun-kissed, radiant finish, complemented by softly sculpted cheeks and warm brown tones around the eyes. The softly smoked-out eyeshadow, defined lashes and neatly groomed brows add just enough definition without making the makeup look too heavy. Her lips are kept in the nude-pink family, allowing the warmth of the complexion to take centre stage. The overall effect is golden, luminous and effortlessly glamorous.
This is Bronze Goddess Glam at its finest. Think sun-kissed skin, warm metallic eyes, softly sculpted cheeks and understated nude lips. It is also the kind of makeup that works particularly well with gold, bronze and champagne-toned festive outfits.
To recreate the look, start with a luminous base using Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation or L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation, depending on your budget. Warm up the complexion with a cream bronzer, blending it along the cheekbones, temples and jawline. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer is a gorgeous splurge, while Kay Beauty Contour Stick offers a more affordable alternative. For the eyes, layer copper and bronze pigments, using a chocolate-brown shade to softly define the outer corners. Huda Beauty’s Empowered Eyeshadow Palette is a great luxury pick, while Maybelline’s The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette offers versatile neutrals. Finish with a nude-pink lip such as MAC Velvet Teddy or a similar shade from Maybelline’s Color Sensational Creamy Matte range. A touch of golden highlighter on the high points of the face will bring the entire look together.
Ananya Panday – Soft-Focus Makeup
Ananya Panday’s makeup is a lesson in understated glamour. Her complexion looks fresh and luminous, with a soft, rosy flush on the cheeks and a delicate highlight that catches the light. The eyes feature softly smoked-out brown eyeshadow, defined lash lines and generously coated lashes, while her brows are neatly shaped and filled in. Her lips are finished in a glossy pink-nude shade, lending the look a youthful, romantic quality. Nothing feels excessively contoured or heavily layered, making this a lovely example of makeup that enhances rather than transforms.
Call it Soft-Focus Bollywood Glam. Think diffused brown smoky eyes, flushed cheeks, luminous skin and glossy lips. It borrows from the timeless beauty aesthetic of Hindi cinema but gives it a contemporary, wearable update. It is particularly lovely if you want your festive makeup to look polished without feeling overdone.
Keep the base fresh and skin-like with Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation or L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation. Add a rosy flush to the apples of your cheeks using Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush for a luxury finish or Kay Beauty Creme Blush for a more affordable option. The eyes are where the magic happens: blend a medium-brown eyeshadow across the lids, deepen the outer corners with chocolate brown and gently smudge brown kajal along the lash lines. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick makes this particularly easy, while Kay Beauty’s eyeshadow palettes offer wearable neutral shades. Finish with a glossy pink pout using MAC Lipglass or Maybelline Lifter Gloss. The trick is to keep everything softly blended; this is Bollywood romance, not a sharply contoured red-carpet beat!
Shanaya Kapoor – 90s Supermodel Makeup
Shanaya Kapoor’s makeup is all about bringing back the bombshell beauty aesthetic of the ’90s. Her complexion has a warm, bronzed, satin-like finish, with softly sculpted cheekbones adding definition. The eyes feature warm brown smoky tones, darker definition around the lash line and fluttery lashes that lend a sultry finish. Her brows are neatly shaped, while the lips are kept in a muted rose-brown nude shade. And then there is that voluminous, bouncy blowout, with plenty of lift at the roots and soft, face-framing layers. The combination is polished, glamorous and wonderfully reminiscent of the supermodel era.
The look is a nod to 90s Supermodel Glam, where softly sculpted skin, brown smoky eyes, nude-brown lips and big, bouncy hair do all the talking. It is the return of understated bombshell beauty, where the makeup is polished but never looks overly complicated.
For that softly sculpted complexion, try Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup or Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation. Use a neutral-toned contour such as Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand or Kay Beauty Contour Stick to define the cheekbones and temples. For the eyes, blend taupe and chocolate-brown eyeshadows across the lids, concentrating the darker shade towards the outer corners. Huda Beauty’s neutral palettes offer beautiful warm pigments, while Swiss Beauty’s Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette is an affordable alternative. Complete the look with a rose-brown nude lip. MAC Whirl is a classic choice, while Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte has several flattering muted shades. The hair is just as important here: work a volumising mousse through damp roots before blow-drying with a round brush, then set the lengths with large rollers for that full-bodied, salon-worthy bounce.
Janhvi Kapoor: Sultry Doe-Eyed Glam
Janhvi Kapoor’s makeup is all about making the eyes do the talking. Her look features beautifully defined, kohl-rimmed eyes, voluminous lashes and softly blended brown eyeshadow that adds depth without looking too heavy. The lower lash line is darkened to accentuate the eyes, while the brows are kept full and naturally defined. Her complexion has a smooth, luminous finish, complemented by a warm peachy blush swept across the cheeks. The lips are finished in a muted nude-brown shade with a soft satin effect. It is sultry, feminine and has just the right amount of drama.
This is Sultry Doe-Eyed Glam, a lovely alternative to the conventional heavy smoky eye. Think beautifully defined eyes, fluttery lashes, softly smoked-out liner and understated nude lips. If you prefer making one feature the star of your makeup, this look deserves a place on your festive mood board.
Start with a lightweight base using Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation or L’Oréal Paris True Match Foundation. Add a warm peach blush, blending it upwards towards the temples. For the eyes, blend a soft brown shadow across the lids and deepen the crease slightly. Line both the upper and lower waterlines with black kajal, gently smudging the lower lash line to create definition without making it too harsh. Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl is a premium pick, while Lakmé Eyeconic Kajal is a reliable budget-friendly option. Curl your lashes before applying a generous coat of Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara or Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara. Finish with a nude-brown lipstick such as MAC Taupe or a similar shade from Maybelline’s Color Sensational Creamy Matte range. The secret is in the lashes and softly smudged kohl, so don’t be afraid to give them a little extra attention.
Tamannaah Bhatia – Rosy Monochrome Makeup
Tamannaah Bhatia’s look is a masterclass in soft, luminous glamour. Her complexion has a beautifully dewy, lit-from-within finish, with a delicate flush of rosy-peach blush adding warmth to the cheeks. Her eyes feature soft champagne-pink and rosy tones, subtly defined lash lines and fluttery lashes that add just the right amount of drama. The brows are neatly groomed, while the lips take on a fresh pink-coral hue with a satin-like finish. There is no harsh contouring or heavy eye makeup competing for attention. Everything feels seamlessly blended, fresh and elegant. The sleek, tightly pulled-back hair further puts the spotlight on her face.
Champagne Rose Glam is all about luminous skin, flushed pink cheeks, softly shimmering eyes and a delicate rosy lip. It sits somewhere between romantic makeup and the modern glass-skin aesthetic, making it a gorgeous choice if you prefer your festive beauty to look polished rather than heavily made-up.
A hydrating base is key to achieving this fresh, radiant finish. Try Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for a luxury option or L’Oréal Paris True Match for a more accessible alternative. Apply a soft pink or peachy-rose blush to the apples of the cheeks, blending it upwards. Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush makes for a lovely splurge, while Kay Beauty Creme Blush is a wallet-friendly pick. For the eyes, sweep champagne or rose-gold shimmer across the lids and blend a muted rosy-brown shade into the crease. Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk Luxury Palette is a beautiful high-end choice, while Maybelline’s The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette offers versatile shades. Complete the look with a fresh pink-coral lip using MAC Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick or Maybelline Lifter Gloss. Keep the contour subtle and let the blush, glow and soft shimmer do the talking.
Sanya Malhotra: Plum Fairy Makeup
Sanya Malhotra brings a playful pop of colour to otherwise classic festive glamour. The star of the show is undoubtedly her eyes, dressed in a wash of shimmering plum and mauve-pink eyeshadow that adds drama without looking overpowering. The pigment is concentrated around the lids, with darker definition along the lash lines, beautifully separated lashes and a hint of shimmer near the lower lash line. Her brows are full and naturally defined, while the cheeks have a warm peachy-pink flush. The skin looks radiant with a soft sheen, and the lips are finished in a muted rosy-pink shade. We also love the romantic, slightly undone updo, with loose curls and a delicate tendril falling across her forehead. It is giving festive fairy with a glamorous Bollywood twist!
Plum Fairy Glam is a refreshing alternative to the usual gold and bronze festive palette. Mauve, plum and rosy-purple eyeshadows bring a playful quality to the look, while luminous skin, fluttery lashes and soft pink lips keep everything balanced. It is colourful without being loud and a lovely option for anyone looking to step away from predictable festive makeup.
Keep the complexion warm and fresh with a medium-coverage foundation, then add a peachy-pink blush for a natural flush. NARS Blush in Orgasm is a gorgeous luxury pick, while Kay Beauty Creme Blush offers a more affordable alternative. For the eyes, blend a soft mauve shade across the lids and layer a shimmery plum or rosy-purple pigment over it. Deepen the outer corners with brown shadow and define the lash lines with black or deep-brown kajal. Huda Beauty’s eyeshadow palettes offer rich colour payoff, while Swiss Beauty’s palettes are a budget-friendly way to experiment with plum and mauve. Finish with a volumising mascara such as Too Faced Better Than Sex or Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High. For the lips, choose a soft rosy-pink lipstick such as MAC Mehr or a similar shade from Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte. To recreate the entire beauty mood, pull your hair into a loose, textured bun, leave a few curls around the face and allow one delicate tendril to do its thing. Sometimes, a little intentional messiness is precisely what makes a beauty look interesting!
Khushi Kapoor: Purple Haze Glam
Khushi Kapoor makes a convincing case for purple being the new festive beauty power colour. Her makeup revolves around beautifully diffused plum and mauve eyeshadow, with deeper purple tones concentrated around the outer corners and softly blended along the lower lash line. The eyes are further accentuated with dark liner, defined lashes and a hint of shimmer that catches the light. Her complexion has a smooth, satin-like finish, with warm peachy-bronze blush and softly sculpted cheekbones. The lips, meanwhile, are kept in a muted rosy-nude shade with a glossy finish. Her sleek, centre-parted hair keeps the overall look sophisticated and lets the statement eye makeup take centre stage.
Call it Purple Haze Glam. Move over predictable gold smoky eyes, because plum, mauve and violet are a refreshing way to experiment with festive makeup. This look combines the drama of a smoky eye with the softness of rosy undertones, making it a particularly interesting option for festive evenings.
Begin with a medium-coverage, satin-finish base and lightly sculpt the cheeks with a neutral contour. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand is a luxury option, while Kay Beauty Contour Stick is a more affordable alternative. For the eyes, blend a muted mauve shade across the lids, layering a deeper plum or violet pigment towards the outer corners. Extend the colour slightly along the lower lash line and finish with black kajal and generous mascara. Huda Beauty’s eyeshadow palettes are a great investment for creating rich, layered eye looks, while Swiss Beauty’s palettes offer affordable purple and mauve options. For extra intensity, dab a little shimmer on the centre of the lids. Keep the lips understated with a rosy nude such as MAC Faux or a similar shade from Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte. The trick is to let the purple do the talking without allowing the rest of the makeup to compete for attention.
From bronzed goddess skin and nostalgic Bollywood glamour to romantic rosy finishes and unexpected plum eyes, these celebrity beauty looks prove that festive makeup need not follow a one-size-fits-all formula. Pick the palette that speaks to your personal style, experiment with textures and colours, and remember that the best beauty look is one you feel fabulous wearing. After all, Diwali is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra sparkle to your makeup bag.
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Ask News18Celebrities showcased stunning makeup looks at the M&M Diwali party, including Suhana Khan’s warm sun-kissed bronze glam set to Ed Sheeran’s music, Ananya Panday’s soft-focus rosy look inspired by the Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham era, and Shanaya Kapoor’s 90s supermodel-inspired glam with voluminous hair.
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November 06, 2026, 19:15 IST
