The Beauty of Real: Why Mitesh Rajani’s Take on Makeup Feels Like a Breath of Fresh Air

By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL)

(As seen on The Masoom Minawala Show)

A Beauty Conversation That Stopped Us in Our Tracks

Every once in a while, an interview comes along that completely shifts how you see something you thought you already knew.

For us, that moment came when we watched Mitesh Rajani sit down with Masoom Minawala on The Masoom Minawala Show — and talked about beauty with a kind of raw honesty you don’t often hear anymore.

Mitesh, the quiet genius behind some of Bollywood’s most iconic looks, doesn’t just talk about foundation and concealer — he talks about freedom.

Freedom from filters.
Freedom from rules.
Freedom to show up as yourself.

And as photographers who have spent almost 20 years capturing real faces, real brides, and real emotions — we couldn’t agree more.

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What We Loved Most About Mitesh’s Message

His philosophy mirrors what we’ve always believed behind the lens — that beauty is deeply personal.

Here are a few moments that stood out to us:

• “Dark circles aren’t flaws.”
  Mitesh reframes them as natural depth — almost like built-in eyeshadow. We’ve always said it: natural contrast photographs beautifully.
• Less foundation, more face.
  The more your skin breathes, the more alive your images feel. Over-coverage can mute personality — and photography loves skin that reflects light.
• Powders and tinted moisturizers are underrated.
  It’s not about the product but the purpose. Every layer should enhance your features, not hide them.
• Confidence > Conformity.
  South Asian women have been taught to correct, conceal, and compare — but Mitesh’s message reminds us to celebrate, not erase.

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Why This Conversation Matters for Brides

For our South Asian and fusion brides, this perspective is everything. Weddings are where beauty often becomes performance — where makeup turns into a mask rather than a reflection of self.

But imagine walking down the aisle feeling like you. Not filtered, not contoured beyond recognition — just radiant, rested, and real.

That’s the beauty Mitesh is redefining, and it’s the same honesty we aim to capture in every frame.

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About Masoom Minawala

For those who may not know her, Masoom Minawala is a global powerhouse — influencer, entrepreneur, and storyteller who has been championing Indian talent on a world stage.

From Cannes to CNN’s 20 Under 40, she’s built her career on authenticity — and this conversation with Mitesh is no exception. Her ability to host with empathy and curiosity made this one of the most refreshing beauty conversations we’ve ever seen.

🎧 Watch the full episode here:
👉 Mitesh Rajani on The Masoom Minawala Show

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Our Takeaway

We live in an age of filters and fast fixes — but beauty, like photography, isn’t about perfection.
It’s about light, expression, and how you feel when you see yourself.

And just like a great photograph, true beauty doesn’t need to announce itself — it just needs to be felt.

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If you’re a bride planning your wedding for 2026, take a cue from Mitesh Rajani’s wisdom — choose comfort, confidence, and authenticity over trends.

And if you want your images to feel the same way, we’d love to tell your story.

📅 Book a Zoom consultation with The Regeti’s
💛 Because beauty, like love, is best when it’s real.