The mercury is rising and the world is buckling under its pressure.
Not Bollywood though.
Even the lockdown cannot dampen its spirit or love for glamour.
Ritu Nandal lists the fun ways celebrities are staying cool and chic.
Kareena Kapoor
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The Internet is abuzz with recipes of homemade face packs to soothe the skin during harsh summers. Bebo swears by the one that includes a dash of dried matcha.
Karisma Kapoor
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WFH in bright-coloured ganjees and an adorable pony tail is big sister Lolo’s recipe for that fruity, fresh, glow.
Alia Bhatt
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Self-help is best believes Alia, now sporting a neat trim after a ‘loved one’ snipped off her locks in lockdown.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
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With no Cannes red carpets to dazzle on, Bollywood’s resident fashionista is happy to pose at her sprawling Delhi residence and its green lawns in stylish, summery, cottons.
Malaika Arora
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For those who lack Sonam’s enthusiasm to dress up, go the breezy kaftan way like Malaika.
Throw a sack on this lady and she’ll still look like a million bucks.
Katrina Kaif
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Freshly shampooed hair and playful dungarees are Katrina’s quick fixes to look fresh when feeling hot, Hot, HOT.
Diana Penty
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Even the hottest sun turns putty at the sight of Diana in a tank top and red lipsticks.
Swara Bhaskar
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A casual, cartoon print tee goes a long way in keeping the mood upbeat and body comfortable.
Karishma Tanna
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Just because life is limited to staying indoors doesn’t mean you should be a slob.
Slipping into a pristine white kurta, red bandhini dupatta and silver jewellery combination like Ms Tanna is sure to keep the blues away.
Kirti Kulhari
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Kirti’s extensive summer skin care regime comprising of face packs and cleansing gels is the secret behind her peaches and cream complexion.
Alaya F
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The healthiest way to tackle summer — tons of water and loads of exercise.
Sidharth Malhotra
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Men feel the brunt of harsh weather too. Sidharth keeps it casual in a light ganjee.
Ayushmann Khurrana
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And the brawny Gulabo Sitabo star opts to stay shirtless whilst gulping down a healthy concoction of sattu and buttermilk.
