Farah Khan has stirred up conversation once again with a candid and humorous take on beauty standards in Bollywood. In a recently released vlog that has gone viral across social media, Farah weighed in on the topic of natural beauty in the film industry and named only one actress she believes truly deserves that label.
Speaking casually while filming one of her popular cooking videos with her longtime cook Dilip, the conversation turned to skincare and appearance after Dilip complimented Farah on her glowing skin. With her signature wit, Farah initially joked that it was all down to her natural beauty and inner glow. Moments later, during a brand moment in the vlog, she revealed that the glow was actually thanks to a skincare product she was promoting — and joked that Dilip could continue believing it was all natural.
But Farah didn’t stop at her own appearance — she took the moment to reflect on beauty in Bollywood more broadly, saying she believes genuine, truly natural beauty is “rare” in the industry today.
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When asked implicitly about who she considers genuinely naturally beautiful, Farah named one star above all others: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. According to Farah, no other contemporary actresses — including some of the most popular names in Bollywood like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra or Katrina Kaif — fit her definition of natural beauty.
Farah’s remarks reflect a broader discussion still ongoing among fans and industry watchers about beauty standards, cosmetic enhancements, social media filters, and how actors are perceived on and off screen. And her choice of Aishwarya — often celebrated for her timeless looks and classic features since winning Miss World in 1994 — underlines how enduring her appeal remains in the eyes of many.
The light-hearted yet pointed comment quickly caught fire online, with fans and followers reacting across platforms. Some agreed with Farah, praising Aishwarya’s iconic beauty that has often been talked about over decades. Others noted that beauty standards are subjective and personal, and what counts as “natural” can vary widely. The clip reignited conversations about how stars maintain their looks amid evolving expectations and the role of cosmetic treatments in today’s film world.