Handsome Indian. The most beautiful women in India (15 photos)

Of course, Indian cinema has always been popular with Soviet and Russian viewer. Several generations of our compatriots grew up watching films with mesmerizing singing and fiery dancing. The city, which is considered the center, is called Bollywood. This is where films are shot with the participation of bright and extravagant girls who professionally play roles in films.

Bollywood Actresses

Everyone knows that Indian actresses combine not only unusual talent, but also amazing beauty. Their list is simply huge, so it is impossible to cover it entirely. Let's list just a few famous names.

So, talented Indian actresses. Who is on this list?

Aishvaria Rai

First of all, this is Aishwarya Rai. She was born on November 1, 1973. Paradise reached great success not only in her film career, but also in the modeling business. Aishwarya won first place in the Miss World competition, which was organized in 1994. She had the opportunity to play roles in films in Telugu, Tamil, and English.

Rai's father was a merchant navy officer, and his mother was a writer. As a child, she spent a lot of time dancing and classical music. After school, she became a student at an architectural university, but later decided to go on the podium. She also starred in many commercials.

Aishwarya made her film debut in the film “Innocent Lies,” which was filmed in 1997. However, film critics did not consider the film successful. Real success came to Rai after the release of the film “...And They Loved Each Other,” after which the actress received the award “For Best Film Debut.” In 1999, she was again awarded a prize for her brilliantly played female role in the film “Forever Yours.” A year later, Aishwarya was recognized as the best actress, playing the character of Satish Kaushik’s in the film “My Heart is for You”.

In 2002 it again reaches dizzying successes in cinema, taking part in Indian film"Devdas." American viewers know Paradise primarily from the film “The Pink Panther 2.”

In 2003, she was invited to join the jury of the Cannes Film Festival.

Katrina Kaif

It must be emphasized once again that Indian actresses are a harmonious combination of unique abilities, acting skills and amazing beauty. One of them, of course, is the one who was born in Hong Kong in 1984.

The actress's filmography includes 17 films. She has tens of thousands of fans around the world. According to experts from the Maxim and FHM publications, Katrina is currently the highest paid Bollywood actress. The world-famous manufacturing company Mattel announced that now the Barbie doll will be made with Katrina Kaif.

His acting career began in 2003. Over time, she began to be given leading roles in films: “ Amazing story strange love”, “Once upon a time there was a tiger”. Her latest film work - “I Am Krishna” and “While I’m Alive” - brought her tremendous success.

Kareena Kapoor

It should be noted that Indian actresses are endowed with talent for dancing and singing. And confirmation of this is another Bollywood star - Kareena Kapoor, who is a professional in these types of arts.

Kareena belongs to the fourth generation of the world-famous Kapoor acting clan, which played a vital role in the formation and development of Indian cinema. She is the wife of Saif Ali Khan.

She was born in 1980. Her father, mother and older sister actively acted in films. At the same time, it should be noted that her debut role in the film “Les Miserables,” which was released at the very beginning of the 2000s, was not particularly successful. Only the second film, “The Charm of Love,” filmed in 2001, made her popular. After this, success in her career constantly accompanied Karina, as evidenced by her work in the films “Both in Sorrow and in Joy,” “Night Revelations,” and “Mentor.”

Priyanka Chopra

The category “The most beautiful Indian actresses” would be incomplete without mentioning the talented actress, model, singer, whose name is Priyanka Chopra. Her radiant smile wins the hearts of millions of fans. In 2000, she was recognized as the best in the Miss World and Miss India competitions. For the first time she took part in a film that was shot in 2002 in Tamil. Priyanka gained fame from her work in the film “Love Above the Clouds,” which was released in 2003.

The viewer also highly appreciated her work in the film “Confrontation,” filmed a year later, where she played the role of a seductress. Critics also note her brilliantly played roles in a number of commercial films: “Scoundrels”, “Barfi”, “Captive of Fashion”.

It should be emphasized that Chopra has multifaceted talent: she succeeds in both comedic and dramatic roles with equal success. It was for them that Priyanka Chopra received great amount awards, including the award for “Best Actress” and victory in the nominations “Best Villain of the Year”, “Hottest Girl of the Year”, “Best Actress”.

Malika Sherawat

Beautiful Indian actresses are not uncommon. What stands out among them is, first of all, the most unpredictable, extraordinary and shocking. She is called the “Bollywood sex symbol.” Her real name is Rima Lamba, but since it is quite a common name among Indian actors, she chose to use a stage name. The name Malika means "empress".

It is unknown exactly when she was born: a number of sources claim that between 1976 and 1981. The actress was born in a small provincial town and was brought up in Puritan traditions. She did well in school and even received a degree in philosophy.

Afterwards, she was the face of the famous magazines “Cosmopolitan”, “Snoop”, and also advertised products on television. She played her first film role in the film “Live for Me,” which was released in 2002. Real glory and recognition was brought by roles in the films “Kiss of Fate”, “Murder” and “Anatomy of Love”.

Famous Indian actresses such as Aishwarya Rai and Mallika Sherawat can rightfully consider that they have achieved highest point career growth in cinema, because they were able to work with famous Hollywood actors.

In particular, Malika appeared on the movie set with Jackie Chan when she starred in the movie “Myth” in 2005. To promote the film “Nagin: The Snake Woman,” she was not afraid to pose with snakes.

In 2011, Sherawat brilliantly played the role of an employee of the Obama campaign headquarters in the film “The Politics of Love.”

Deepika Padukone

Dazzlingly beautiful and talented Indian actresses, whose names can be listed endlessly, are also recognized as the most sexy women planets. And this quality, of course, belongs to another young Bollywood star - Deepika Padukone.

She has also reached unprecedented heights in her career in acting and on the catwalk. Her father is a famous badminton player. Padukone is fluent in several foreign languages. She has played roles in films made in Hindi and

At first she achieved success in the modeling business, after which she decided to try herself in cinema. She played her first role in a film called Aishwarya in Kannada, which was released on television in 2006. A year later, she was involved in a Hindi film called “Om Shanti Om”.

It was she who brought Padukone fame. The girl received awards such as “Most Promising Actress” and “Best Female Debut”.

After some time, Deepika was approved for roles in films “ Full house" and "Love today and tomorrow." For them, Padukone was awarded the title “Best Actress”. Experts also highly praised her work in the film “Cocktail,” filmed in 2012.

Bipasha Basu

The most beautiful actresses of Indian cinema are not only Aishwarya Rai, Malika Sherawat, Deepika Padukone, but also Bipasha Basu.

She was born in 1979 into one of the Bengali families of the Indian capital. Bipasha is not only famous actress, but also a famous supermodel.

It should be noted that some actresses of Indian cinema, despite being raised in puritanical traditions, do not hesitate to expose themselves in front of the camera, and this is what makes them memorable to today’s audience. I wasn't afraid to act in explicit scenes and Bipasha Basu.

Her debut took place in the film “The Insidious Stranger,” filmed in 2001, where she got a negative role. A year later, she was involved in a commercial film called “The Secret.” In 2003, she played one of key roles in the erotic thriller "The Dark Side of Desire."

Bipasha Basu is actively involved in fitness, being the author of many training manuals, for which she is called the “most athletic” actress in the country.

Conclusion

Indian cinema is becoming popular again, and the reason for this is clear: local actresses are considered not only the standard of Eastern beauty, but also high professionals in the art of transformation, so they are worthy competition for Hollywood movie stars.

Indian cinema, Bollywood is the birthplace of many great actresses. This is a whole Galaxy where stars shine brightly. Many of them are world famous and very talented.

This article is an attempt to introduce the reader to the top 10 most popular Bollywood actresses in 2013 based on an analysis of Internet sites and forums.

10th place. Genelia D'Souza

This Indian actress and model belongs to to the younger generation. She was born in 1987 in England, where her parents moved from Goa, and since childhood she dreamed of becoming a movie star.

The girl returned to her native India at the age of sixteen, and already in 2003 she made her acting debut, in four films at once (two in Hindi and two in regional languages), three of which turned out to be very successful, especially "Having a blast"(Masti, 2004). It was a great start and Genelia immediately felt that her dream was coming true.

However, for some reason, Bollywood producers did not pay much attention to her, but in the south, offers rained down like from a cornucopia - she had to star in 3-5 films at once. Surprisingly, all of these films turned out to be commercially successful, which indicates good taste and the excellent intuition of the young actress.

And in 2006, finally, a super hit came, although for now only a regional one - the film « Dollhouse» (Bommarillu). The public received it with delight, and critics compared it with the best Bollywood films. This film served as a springboard for Genelia to return to Bollywood: the tape "Do you know"(Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, 2008) entered the top five grossers and brought nominations for prestigious awards, which Genelia has long deserved.

In addition to cinematic activities, actress hosts the popular TV show "Big Switch" and is the face of brands such as Fanta, Virgin Mobile and Perk.

9th place. Rani Mukherjee

Rani was born in 1978 into a large Bengali film family and began her career early, which turned out to be very difficult.

Rani's acting debut took place in the film "Wedding procession"(Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, 1997) and did not bring her success. The two subsequent films became undisputed hits: "Defiant to Fate"(Ghulam, 1998) and "Everything happens"(Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, 1998). Rani immediately received a ton of offers and was carried away by quantity at the expense of quality.

She starred in many films, most of which did not live up to expectations. It took effort to change the image and finally star in the film, which became a hit and received critical acclaim: "Anatomy of Love"(Saathiya, 2002), for which she received numerous awards and nominations.

And again, after several passing roles in 2004, two successful films followed at once "You and me"(Hum Tum) and critically acclaimed "At the crossroads of destinies"(Yuva), which brought her the “Best Actress” and “Best Supporting Actress” awards. These films made Rani the only Indian actress to win two top awards in the same year.

Rani's role as a deaf-mute blind girl in the film brought unanimous recognition from the public and experts, as well as numerous awards. « last hope» (Black, 2005), which established her as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood: she topped the “Ten Best Actresses” list three times, from 2005 to 2007.

8th place. Vidya Balan

Born in 1978, this actress is one of the most talented and sought after in India. After receiving higher education in the field sociology she started her career acting in music videos, TV series and commercials.

Since 2003, roles followed in feature films in regional languages. First role in a Hindi film "Married woman"(Parineeta, 2005) brought her the award for Best Female Debut. The following films were also popular and commercial successes, especially the lead role in the blockbuster "Bro Munna 2"(Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 2006).

But the film attracted special attention from experts "Daddy"(Paa, 2009), where Vidya played the role of a single mother raising a child suffering from a rare genetic disease. This film marked the beginning of a very successful period in her career, when the actress consistently played several leading roles in films that received very positive reviews: "Love has no reason"(Ishqiya, 2010) "Nobody Killed Jessica"(No One Killed Jessica, 2011), "Dirty Picture"(The Dirty Picture, 2011), and "Story"(Kahaani,2012). These films brought Vidya Balan the status of a “female heroine” and made her one of the leading actresses in modern Indian cinema.

Despite the relatively short career Vidya has already received many high awards, including the National Film Award.

7th place. Bipasha Basu

This actress and model was born in 1979 in a Bengali family in Delhi. Bipasha is famous in Bollywood for never being afraid to do the most daring and explicit scenes, which is very popular with her fans. The actress has acted in films in many regional languages.

Her first role as a negative heroine was in 2001 in the film "Insidious Stranger"(Ajnabee) immediately brought home the award for Best Female Debut. The first commercially successful film was "Secret"(Raaz, 2002). His role in the erotic thriller brought him even greater popularity. "The Dark Side of Desire"(Jism, 2003).

This was followed by several films that became hits in Bollywood: "In a Whirlpool of Trouble"(No Entry, 2005) "Bikers 2: True Feelings"(Dhoom 2, 2006), "Race"(Race, 2008). During these same years, films appeared that attracted positive attention from critics and brought a lot of variety to the actress. various awards, including the titles “Best Actress”, “ Best Role Supporting Role" and "Best Actress in a Negative Role": "Stolen Souls"(Apaharan, 2005) "Broken Fates"(Corporate, 2006) and "Beware, beauties"(Bachna Ae Haseeno, 2008).

Bipasha, perhaps the most "sporty" actress in Bollywood. She has released numerous fitness training DVDs. In addition, in many films she herself performs songs that later become hits.

And this year the long-awaited international science fiction blockbuster should finally be released. "Singularity", where Bipasha Basu plays one of the lead roles.

6th place. Deepika Padukone

Deepika represents the younger generation. The popular supermodel and actress was born in Copenhagen in 1986, in the family of a famous Indian badminton player. Deepika speaks several languages ​​and has acted in films in both Hindi and regional languages ​​- Tamil and Kannada.

She started with a career in modeling, and his acting debut took place in 2006 in romantic comedy in Kannada language - "Aishwarya". IN next year she starred in a Hindi film "Om Shanti Om", immediately gained immense popularity and received the “Best Female Debut” and “Most Promising Young Actress” awards. The role in this film remains her biggest commercial success to date.

Deepika later played leading roles in popular films. "Love Today and Tomorrow"(Love Aaj Kal, 2009) and "Full house"(Housefull, 2010), earning the title of “Best Actress”. And the role in the film "Cocktail"(2012) demonstrated her extraordinary acting abilities, brought unanimous praise from experts and victory in several nominations.

Deepika is undoubtedly considered one of the sexiest Indian actresses and also holds the unofficial title of the cutest lady in Bollywood.

5th place. Malika Sherawat

This is the most controversial, mysterious and notorious Indian actress. She is called the sex symbol of Bollywood. Her real name is Rima Lamba, but since there was too much Rome in Indian cinema, and the girl wanted to be the one and only, she called herself “empress” - this is how Malik’s name is translated.

The exact date of her birth is generally unknown: on different sites it varies from 1976 to 1981, and on the official one it is not indicated at all. Malika was born in a small town, into a traditional Puritan family, graduated from a prestigious college and received degree in philosophy. She gained popularity by being photographed for the cover of the world famous magazines “Snoop” and “Cosmopolitan”, and starred in television commercials.

She made her debut in the film "Live for me"(2002). The first real hits were "Anatomy of Love" and erotic thriller "Murder"- in them Malika created an incredibly sensual image, enshrined in the film "Kiss of Fate".

She became one of the few Indian actresses who managed to enter the international stage and star in in Hollywood- in 2005, with Jackie Chan, in the movie "Myth". To advertise the painting "Nagin: Snake Woman" Sherawat willingly posed with the snakes. In comedy "The Politics of Love"(Love. Barack, 2011) the actress played the role of Barack Obama's campaign coordinator.

Among her other achievements, Malika became the first Bollywood actress to pose for Playboy magazine.

4th place. Priyanka Chopra

This 31 year old Indian film actress, singer, songwriter and supermodel represents another famous cinematic dynasty. Her charming smile helped her win the hearts of millions of fans.

Priyanka's first success came with winning the Miss India and Miss World pageants in 2000. She started her acting career with a Tamil film in 2002, followed by roles in Bollywood, and the first success was achieved with the film "Love Above the Clouds"(Andaaz, 2003).

Popularity came after bold scenes in the role of a seductress in the film "Confrontation"(Aitraaz, 2004). After this, Priyanka played many female roles in commercially successful films. With experience came skill, and subsequent roles won not only public recognition, but also high praise from experts: "Captive of fashion"(Fashion, 2008), "Scoundrels"(Kaminey, 2009) "Barfi" (2012).

Priyanka is a very versatile actress, starring in both dramas and romantic comedies with equal success. These abilities brought her many different awards - several awards for best actress, as well as titles in four different categories, including "Best Villain of the Year", the titles "Best Actress" and "Hottest Girl of the Year" according to Maxim magazine.

Priyanka states that she is passionate about work and charity work and is not planning to get married in the next 10 years.

3rd place. Kareena Kapoor

Karina already belongs to the fourth generation of the famous Kapoor acting clan, which made a huge contribution to the formation and development of Indian cinema. And her recent marriage to a popular actor Saif Ali Khan brought her even greater popularity.

Kareena Kapoor is the epitome of a multi-talented actress. In addition to acting and talent, she sings and dances at a professional level.

Born in 1980 in Mumbai into a family where both parents and an older sister were actors, she has been in the media spotlight since early age. However, her first film "Rejected" in 2000 did not gain popularity among the public.

And only the second tape, "The Charm of Love"(2001) won the award for best female debut. And then there was just a waterfall of successful paintings. The same year the film "Both in sorrow and in joy" became the highest-grossing Bollywood film at international market and is still one of her best commercial films.

The role of a sex worker in the film "Night Revelations"(Chameli, 2004) became a turning point in the actress’s career and was highly praised by critics, as well as the films "Mentor"(2004) and "Omkara"(2006). Karina played the main role in the romantic comedy "When we met" and received an award for Best Actress in a Drama "Three Idiots" (2010).

In general, the number and variety of awards, titles and awards she has is simply amazing - this is “Style Icon”, and “The Sexiest Asian Woman”, and “The Most In-demand Actress in Bollywood”. And the songs she performs regularly become hits and are performed on all music TV channels.

2nd place. Aishvaria Rai

Without a doubt, this is one of the most recognizable and, at the same time, the most beautiful actresses Bollywood.

After marriage she became member of the famous Bachchan clan in India, which contributes to its even greater popularity. Aishwarya Rai has demonstrated her evergreen acting prowess in her recent films, which have been highly appreciated not only by her many fans but also by film critics and experts.

Having entered the top 10 many years ago, she still maintains this with amazing stability. place of honor. Before her film debut, Aishwarya worked as a model and gained fame after winning the competition Miss World in 1994.

During her career, Rai starred in more than forty films in Hindi, English, Tamil and Bengali, including in international blockbusters - "Bride and Prejudice" (2004), "Spice Princess" (2005), "The Last Legion"(2007) and "Pink Panther 2"(2009) on English language. She has represented India with distinction at numerous international events and ceremonies.

Aishwarya Rai - the first representative of India at Madame Tussauds wax museum. It is not surprising that she occupies a high position in the ranking of the most popular stars Indian cinema.

1 place. Katrina Kaif

Almost all ratings in last years give the first line to this actress and model. The year 2013 was no exception. Born in 1984 in Hong Kong in a family of a British woman and a native of Kashmir, she now has 17 films.

The actress stands out not only for her outstanding abilities and excellent skill, but also for her absolutely amazing beauty, which drives her fans crazy.

This “hot lady” is loved by millions of fans around the world. According to estimates women's magazines FHM and Maxim, Katrina Kaif now most expensive" and the most commercially successful actress in Bollywood. And the world-famous toy manufacturer Mattel recently announced that the future model for the Barbie doll will be made from it.

Having started her acting career in 2003, and having gained popularity among the public in “glamorous” roles, Katrina subsequently played leading roles in best films Bollywood of the last decade such as "Namaste London" (2007), "An Amazing Strange Love Story" (2009), "Once Upon a Time There Was a Tiger"(2012). Her latest movies "While I am alive"(Jab Tak Hai Jaan, 2012) and "I am Krishna"(Main Krishna Hoon, 2013) raised her popularity to the skies.

Video TOP 10 most beautiful and popular Indian actresses

India is a country of bright colors, spicy spices and historical mysteries. All three of these definitions can also be applied to stunningly beautiful Indian women, who outshine everything around with their beauty. Many famous models, singers and especially actresses of Indian origin have become real stars. They all have unique beauty, sexuality and charisma.
We decided to look at exotic beauties of Indian origin.

Aishvaria Rai


The Indian actress was recognized several times as the most beautiful woman in the world, and in 1994 she won the Miss World beauty contest. Mainly filmed in India, but has several roles in Hollywood films.

Freida Pinto


The Indian actress was born in Bombay and now lives in New York. She became famous thanks to her role in famous film“Slumdog Millionaire,” which won eight Oscars and four Golden Globes. Frida holds a B.A. English literature, is also a professional dancer.

Malika Sherawat


A star of Bollywood cinema, the media even call her a sex symbol. Filmed mainly in India, but has taken part in a couple of international films. He holds a degree in Philosophy from Delhi University.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu


One of the most popular and highest paid actresses in India. The 28-year-old beauty with stunning figures has proven that she can act in diverse films - from comedy and drama to blockbusters.

Riya Sen


The daughter of the legendary Bengali actress Moon Moon Sen, she began at the age of 16 as a model, and quickly achieved fame and entered the cinema, perhaps due to her memorable appearance.

Anushka Sharma


Indian rising star cinema, was born in the family of a high-ranking army officer, received liberal arts education. She worked as a model from the age of 15. She became famous thanks to leading role in the film “God Made This Couple.”

Sonali Bendre


41-year-old famous Indian actress and model. She was one of the judges on the TV show “India's Got Talent”. Even though she stopped acting and appearing on television for some time, she is still one of the most famous women in the country.

Sunny Leone

Canadian actress of Indian origin. She is best known, of course, for starring in porn films. She started out as a model for magazines such as Penthouse and Hustler. Currently acting in feature films in India.

Sonam Kapoor


Born into the family of a famous actor and model. Starred in the video British group Coldplay and singer Beyonce on the song Hymn for the Weekend.

Chitrangada Singh


The Indian actress works mainly in Bollywood. She started out as a model, and was noticed thanks to a video where she sings and dances well. By the way, Chitrangada is direct proof that some women are getting older - the actress is almost 40 years old.

Katrina Kaif


Indian model and actress. She was born in Hong Kong to a Kashmiri father and a British mother. She traveled a lot around the world with her family and began her modeling career at the age of 14. Since 2003 she began acting in India.

Alia Bhatt


22-year-old rising star of Indian cinema. Acting since childhood, Alia also sings in her films and has appeared on the covers of many magazines.

Priyanka Chopra


Indian model and actress, also winner of the Miss World 2000 title. Now she can be seen in the American series “Quantico”, and in 2017 in the remake of the famous series “Baywatch”, where you can admire the beauty’s chic forms.

Padma Lakshmi


American model and TV presenter, born in India but raised in the USA. She became the first model of Indian origin to successfully work in New York, Paris and Milan. She also acted in films and is now known as the author of several cookbooks.

India is a country with incredible story and a unique, distinctive culture. The special flavor of this nation has long fascinated and captivated the minds of Europeans. Representatives of the fair sex, born in this state, occupy a special place in the list of Indian wealth. look mysterious and mystical. They are distinguished from residents of any other countries by their special appearance, some inner strength and definitely bright and rich outfits. Let’s try to figure out what we should all learn from them and what secrets “Indian beauty” consists of.

Traditions in clothing

Your appearance Indian women pay special attention. Knowledgeable person can determine the status social status and the religious affiliation of a representative of the fair sex in national dress standing in front of him only by her appearance. The basis of the wardrobe of any woman who respects traditions is the sari - this is a unique garment made from large canvas fabric that fits your body. For Indian women this outfit has deep meaning. A sari is usually made for a specific lady, the patterns on it tell about her life and worldview. Such clothes are quite practical in themselves - they are not difficult to care for, they are easy to store. Usually, girls are taught the skill of wearing and wrapping sarees from the age of 12.

Bright details of the image

Indian women wear a large number of decorations Gold and precious stones are held in special esteem. Bracelets are worn on both hands, there should be a lot of them, and when moving they should ring and shimmer in the sun. A popular decoration is nose piercing. A ring is worn in the piercing, and by its location you can tell which region the woman is from. If the piercing is in the left nostril, we have a native of the north, and if in the right - a southerner. Toe rings are considered another national jewelry-amulet. However, today they are worn mainly in villages. But many ladies choose ankle bracelets and necklaces.

Indian woman's appearance and marriage

One look at an Indian woman is enough to tell whether she is married or not. The traditional one is usually made and worn proudly after the wedding. We all know that Indian women should have a dot on their forehead. But for young girls it is located between the eyebrows, and for married ladies it is higher. Another important sign of marriage is a ring on the middle toe. However this tradition is gradually becoming a thing of the past.

In addition, married women paint the parting on their heads. There is another interesting tradition: During the wedding, the groom ties a special necklace - a thali - around the neck of his chosen one. It symbolizes the unity of spouses and the magical protection that a woman gives to a man. However, it is not customary to wear a thali for show; on the contrary, for the sake of the well-being of her husband, a lady must hide it from prying eyes.

Beauty ideals for Indian women

This sounds paradoxical, but not all Indian women are happy with their appearance. While we think that beauties in sarees are the most beautiful women world, Indian women have their own ideals and strive to live up to them in every possible way. So, white skin comes first on the list of signs of “real” beauty for these ladies. Indeed, not all Indians are dark-skinned; residents of the northern regions can boast of a completely “Slavic” appearance. They have light eyes, white skin,

And it is precisely such external data that are considered signs of higher castes. And therefore, many natives of the southern provinces who have dark skin whiten it in every possible way using modern cosmetics. Modern India in many ways remains true to its traditions. For example, despite fashion trends from European countries, a feminine figure with rounded shapes is held in high esteem here. For an Indian woman, a few folds at the waist are a source of pride, not extra centimeters. Provided that they do not interfere with graceful movement and walking with a perfectly straight back.

How do Indian women live?

In India, severe social stratification still remains, reinforced by the differences in observed traditions in different families and the diversity of religious beliefs in society. And yet, to a greater extent, patriarchy flourishes here. Marriages are still concluded by agreement between relatives of the newlyweds. Often the bride and groom barely know each other before the wedding. The attitude towards women is ambivalent: on the one hand, they are revered and surrounded by care from childhood, on the other hand, it is believed that the main task of the fair sex is to become a good wife and mother. In wealthy families, women are not supposed to work, and all their hobbies boil down to raising children and communicating with relatives. But at the same time, housework and helping her husband in his professional activities are not considered serious work.

India today

Beautiful Indian women have made themselves known to the world quite a long time ago. Residents of this country win big titles in world beauty contests, act in films and perform on stage. They are still far from European feminists, but today there are many Indian women striving to build a career or engage in creative work. Modern India provides its women with enough opportunities for self-realization. Often, representatives of the fair sex even receive the approval and help of their family if they want to go into business or politics. As for appearance - in major cities More and more often you can see girls in jeans and T-shirts or ladies in their prime in business clothes. However, traditional saris and jewelry are always present in the wardrobe of these “new” Indian women and are taken out of the closet on especially special occasions.

The most beautiful women in the world reveal their secrets

Each country has its own folk recipes for health and beauty, and India also has them. And thanks to the belated development of the local cosmetics industry, many of them have been tested for generations and are actively used today. Let's start with nutrition. The peculiarity of Indian cuisine is the abundance of spices and spicy foods. According to many local actresses and dancers, it is pepper that allows them to remain slim and beautiful. And this one interesting fact confirmed by scientists. Indeed, this spice stimulates metabolic processes and prevents the accumulation of excess fat deposits. But be careful - abuse spicy dishes can lead to serious problems with the digestive system.

A simple and cheap secret for facial beauty: get used to washing your face with cold water. This is an excellent exercise for blood vessels and a natural way to narrow. Many Indian women use food products in self-care. Fresh fruits and vegetables, spices and herbs, as well as natural oils are the components of masks, homemade creams and skin scrubs that are popular in this country. This is one of the rules of Ayurveda - effective cosmetics are obtained only from what can be eaten.

The chic curls of Indian beauties make many people envious. Main secret- daily head massage and avoiding the use of chemical dyes. Indeed, many Indian women still prefer to make their own decorative cosmetics from natural products. If your hair doesn't grow well and your skin starts to peel, you should use coconut oil. It is simply applied with massage movements to areas of the body that need additional nutrition, or to the entire length of the curls.

Traditional beauty recipes from India

Not only does it make her so beautiful and charming. All representatives of the fair sex take care of themselves in the same way as their peers around the world. You can prepare a scrub for the face and whole body from dry green peas. The grains should be ground using a coffee grinder and then diluted with water to a creamy consistency. This composition is applied to the skin using massage movements and then washed off with water.

The spice turmeric is found in many cosmetic recipes. However, it must be used with caution. The thing is that turmeric is a persistent natural dye and for this reason is suitable only for dark skin. Let's look at one skin softener: add bran to a glass of milk. A pinch of turmeric is added to the mixture. The finished composition is applied to the entire body before the bath.

What can we learn from Indian women?

Indian culture is incredibly popular today. Often on the world's fashion catwalks, outfits appear that resemble saris and national motifs of this country, which can be seen in the jewelry and makeup of the models. An Indian married woman has the right to draw or glue a special dot on her forehead - a bindi. Today, many Russian women wear this type of jewelry. themed parties or just to create an interesting image.

Mehendi - henna designs on the body that last from several days to 2 weeks - have recently become particularly popular in our country. Jewelry and bijouterie created in India are also loved by ladies all over the world and are often worn with the most casual clothes. Over the entire period of the development of civilization, Indian women have come up with many interesting and beautiful items of clothing and accessories. So let's say "Thank you" to them for this! and let's hope that the influence of European culture will not kill the national flavor and will only improve and complement them.

Indian cinema is a very controversial and sometimes funny phenomenon, but what you cannot take away from it are beautiful and vibrant women. Many Indian actresses started their acting careers by working as models.