BEAUTY DIARY OF SHWETA PRACHANDE, A LEADING BHARATNATYAM DANCER

She started dancing at the age of five and by the time she was a teenager, Bharatnatyam dancer, Shweta Prachande had already won the Balashree award and performed at the Commonwealth Festival in Malé. She moved to Chennai in 2005 to pursue dance as a full time profession and is now recognized as one of the leading young dancers in today’s generation. Having learnt Kalaripayattu and completed a diploma in Contemporary Dance Studies from the Trinity Laban Conservatory of Music and Dance, London, Prachande’s stage performances are deeply mesmerizing. Winner of many national scholarships and accolades, this gorgeous artiste is a regular feature every year during December Music and Dance Festival in Chennai.
In a freewheeling conversation, Prachande talks about her fondness for Just Herbs, an artist’s pursuit of beauty and the state of being beautiful…
Any backstage make-up tricks that you can share with us?
Shweta Prachande: I am a practitioner of the age old classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. The beauty and challenge of this form is that our makeup and costume is to accentuate the features of the moving body for a large audience on the proscenium (that part of stage, in front of the curtain) stage setting.
The makeup varies on the colours of the costume and the nuances of character. What remains constant is how the facial features are exaggerated to hold the attention of the audience. The emphasis is more on techniques. For instance, since the last thing one wants on stage is smudged eyes, we seal the kohl liner with a liquid or gel liner. This ensures that the kajal doesn’t run despite the sweat and heat of the spotlight.
Which is the natural beauty ingredient that you swear by?

Shweta Prachande: Beauty Bytes
I read or listen to music. I used to be a rugby player, so I love to watch old matches or step out for a game.
Champi, undoubtedly!
Coconut oil on a Sunday morning.
Creme in Your Coffee by M.A.C.
SHOP SHWETA PRACHANDE’S JUST HERBS FAVORITES

PetalsoftAnti-Tan Rose Face Pack

SilksplashRehydrant Face Wash

Kumuda - Indian White Water Lily Silicone-Free Conditioner

Silky Strength Aloevera-Wheatgerm Moisturising Shampoo
