Aishwarya Rai's 'Kajra Re' Look: No Makeup, All Natural Beauty

According to a recent interview, makeup artist Mickey Contractor has revealed a surprising detail about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's iconic "Kajra Re" appearance in the 2005 film Bunty Aur Babli. Contrary to expectations, Aishwarya wore absolutely no makeup, not even foundation, for the globally famous dance number.

The decision to go with a completely bare-faced look was driven by producer Aditya Chopra, who wanted Aishwarya to have a "raw yet glamorous appeal" for the song. Contractor, who worked closely with Aishwarya on the project, explained that they had been planning for a while to do a film where the actress would appear on screen with no makeup at all.

Aishwarya, known for her natural beauty, was reportedly very confident about the decision and trusted her team's vision. Contractor noted that the diva was secure in her own looks and did not have any apprehensions about appearing without makeup. The team opted for a simple look, using only black kajal and mascara, along with a lip gloss, to complement the song's lyrics about Aishwarya's "kaale kaale naina".

This bold choice by the filmmakers and Aishwarya's willingness to embrace her natural beauty have made the "Kajra Re" song and dance sequence even more iconic and memorable for fans worldwide.