5 Minutes With Bhumi Pednekar

The 32-year-old actor on caring for the environment, using make-up as a tool to express herself, and her new role as Boddess.com’s first Brand Ambassador and Collaborator.

- Meghna Sharma

Cosmo: What sparked your love affair with beauty?

Bhumi Pednekar: “I have always been intrigued by the world of beauty. I feel very fortunate to be born in a family where I saw my mom, aunts, and cousins change their appearance as per their mood with the help of make-up. And growing up, I had access to all the products they used—they never told me not to wear make-up or touch anything because my parents were of the view that children should experiment and have fun.

And now, beauty is therapeutic for me. The time I spend in front of the mirror—whether for my daily skincare ritual, or to wear make-up— feels so healthy and positive. It is like self-care for me, you know, where I am appreciating myself and not looking at my flaws. I don’t treat make-up as a crutch to hide my flaws, I use it to celebrate myself.”

C: Has your definition of beauty changed over the years?