Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

They may look nothing like each other, but these ladies have been termed everything from cute and sexy to gorgeous – all synonymous with one word: beauty. The reigning, flawless queens have their own thoughts on what looking good is all about. Here’s what 6 of Bollywood’s most famous faces have to say about superficiality and real beauty:

1) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Life will take its toll on all of us. We get injured, we get old… Looks are not everything. I am not going to look beautiful all the time.

2) Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone

I believe that makes a huge difference – keeping away negativity from your life. It’s a bit spiritual but it’s true!

3) Madhuri Dixit Nene

Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit

Looking beautiful isn’t just about what you apply on your face. It’s the little things you do that matter. A combination of a good diet, exercise, healthy habits, discipline, dancing etc. is what my beauty routine consists of. Also, I have no bad habits; I don’t drink or smoke. All these contribute to me being fit and looking good.

4) Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu
Bipasha Basu

Beauty is not something that is tangible. Instead, to me, it encapsulates self-confidence and the art of being able to be the best that you can be both outwardly as well as inwardly.

5) Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen in a Nikhil Thampi for Harper's Bazaar Bride
Sushmita Sen in a Nikhil Thampi for Harper’s Bazaar Bride

Happiness! Beauty for me is God’s signature and it should come from within.

6) Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut

Ever since I was a kid, I have never understood the concept of fairness. Especially, in such a case, as a celebrity, what kind of an example would I be setting for younger people? As a public figure, I have responsibilities… my sister is dusky, yet beautiful. If I go ahead and be a part of [a fairness cream] campaign, then, in a way, I would be insulting her. If I can’t do that to my sister, then now can I do it to the entire nation?

You’ve heard it straight from their mouths. The next time you’re feeling low, go back and read this post, because beauty comes from within. Let’s never forget that, girl.