Aditi Rao Hydari, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sonam Kapoor took winged eyeliner from soft to striking in this week’s best beauty looks

Lit-from-within skin, precise eyes, and just enough colour to keep things interesting

12 April 2025

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When it comes to eye makeup, few styles have the staying power of a winged liner. Whether softly smudged or sharply drawn, that flick at the corner can shift an entire face—adding just enough intent to make everything else feel considered. This week, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonam Kapoor and Tamannaah Bhatia reminded us just how far one clean line can go. Some looks veered romantic, others sculptural, but all carried the same quiet confidence.

Tamannaah Bhatia brought a kind of sacred glamour to the table, wrapped in tradition: a flower-strewn bun, jhumkas, and a red bindi anchoring the look. Her winged liner flicked outward just enough to lift the eye, subtle but intentional. A berry-pink lip, softly edged with brown, added dimension, while the cheeks held the faintest wash of colour. The base stayed light and breathable—letting skin, not structure, take centre stage.

Aditi Rao Hydari took a different route, letting her Raw Mango sari do the heavy lifting. Her makeup leaned minimal and poetic: a barely-there wing, fluttery lashes, and a petal-toned lip. The skin looked like skin—smooth, softly blurred, and quietly luminous. There was no need for strong lines or over-definition here; the overall effect was one of gentle ease, like a deep exhale.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu kept things dialled down too, pairing a Krésha Bajaj with a brown smokey eye that shimmered at the inner corners and framed the eyes just right. Her lipstick sat close to her natural tone—more beige than pink—and the blush was almost imperceptible. The result: a fresh, quietly sculpted look that perfectly complimented her outfit. It was less about making a statement and more about staying in sync with the softness of the silhouette—understated, yes, but all the more striking for it.

Sonam Kapoor, meanwhile, went maximal in the best way. Dressed in a custom Masaba outfit for the House of Masaba’s Mehrauli flagship opening, her look was crisp and deliberate. Hair and makeup by Namrata Soni brought a razor-sharp liner, creamy pink lips, and near-invisible blush into a neat, graphic finish. A bindi sealed the deal; this was contemporary regal done right.

Krithi Shetty glowed from within, with dewy skin, softly lit eyes and a kiss of highlighter that caught the light without competing for it. A warm pink lip pulled the look together, making it feel like golden hour distilled.

Janhvi Kapoor leaned romantic, opting for a satin-textured lip in creamy pink, lightly defined eyes, and a rose-toned blush that echoed across her cheeks. It let her outfit for the Vivienne Westwood show in Mumbai keep focus. Nothing overdone, nothing loud, just a cohesive softness that let each feature sit exactly where it needed to.

Rounding out the week was Huma Qureshi with something a little darker. Her glittering metallic lids and black nails gave the look its edge, but the rest stayed pared back. Matte pink lips and sheer blush offered just enough contrast. It was a balancing act, and she pulled it off—glamorous but grounded.

From traditional saris to structured contemporary pieces, from whisper-soft makeup to bold graphic lines, this week’s beauty lineup showed a spectrum of expression—all unified by a less-is-more approach to skin. The message was clear: the winged liner may be eternal, but it lives many lives. And whether worn with soft lashes or sharp tailoring, there's always power in precision.