"Confidence is the Key to Feeling Beautiful"

In an exclusive interview, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan speaks to Cosmo India about her evolving definition of beauty, why she admires her sister Karisma Kapoor, and the mindful skincare rituals she swears by

- Shambhavi Dutta

Cosmo: Tell us about your beauty philosophy...

Kareena Kapoor Khan: “According to me, beauty doesn’t have a set definition. I believe beauty is personal—as long as you feel comfortable in your own skin, you are golden.”

C: Has motherhood changed what beauty means to you?

KKK: “Definitely. I believe it has broadened my understanding of what the term means. It goes beyond what meets the eye. During my second pregnancy, I developed dark circles, and had puffy eyes and dry patches all over my face... Coming to terms with how I looked and felt at that time was a turning point in my life. That phase made me realise the importance of being patient and feeling beautiful, no matter what.”

C: And what makes you feel beautiful?

KKK: “I believe confidence is the key to feeling beautiful. I consider self-love and personal growth as the core pillars of beauty. Over the years, I have become more inclined towards meditation, yoga, and mindful eating, and it has played a major role in making me feel beautiful from the inside-out.”