Tunes of Beauty – In Conversation with Ananya Birla
Meet Ananya Birla — Musician, Activist, Entrepreneur and the cover girl for the April 2019 issue of Beauty Launchpad India. The first Indian artist with an English language single to go platinum or being among Forbes’ ‘Asia’s Women to Watch’ list — Ananya has proven that she is not just another pretty face with a pleasing voice. Take a sneak peek at our cover story, where the wonder woman talks all about her music, hopes for 2019, the meaning of beauty and more.
What are your goals for 2019?
On the personal front, I want to focus on becoming a better version of myself. I really want to understand the importance of maintaining an overall balance and how it improves productivity and also wish to continue promoting mental health solutions. With respect to my music, I am excited about the video release of my latest single ‘Unstoppable’. I also have an entire album coming out in the upcoming months. I have had five back-to-back platinum hits in India and would like to see my songs break on a global level.
What does feminism mean to you?
To me, feminism means equality of genders and I feel everyone should be a feminist. I do not necessarily identify with being aggressive about how women are better than men. But I strongly believe in basic equal human rights and wanting that for everyone no matter their gender.
How would you perceive beauty for a woman in 2019?
Beauty for me is when you are your authentic self. When I feel comfortable in my own skin, that’s when I feel beautiful.
How does your profession define the beauty and grooming choices you make?
I like to be as natural as possible and try not to use a lot of make-up on a daily basis. On the red carpet, however, I like to experiment and be outlandish. Since I am a singer and I must be in front of the camera quite often, I have to glam up the look. Make-up is more of an art to me and not a cover-up; you are pretty with or without it.
Catch the complete interview in Beauty Launchpad April 2019 issue – out on the stands now!
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