India, March 10 -- For someone who has spent decades under the arclights and cameras, Padmini Kolhapure has a refreshingly uncomplicated approach to beauty. I have seen her on screen since my childhood days, and to be honest, in person, she still exudes the same charm off screen. Despite her radiant skin, Kolhapure admits she has never followed a strict skincare regimen. Instead of complicated routines, she gravitates toward simple, homegrown remedies rooted in traditional Indian practices.

In a candid conversation with HT Shop Now during the launch of Kaayu Rituals, an Ayurvedic skincare brand, the veteran actor opened up about her love for natural ingredients, her minimal skincare routine, and why she believes true beauty begins from w...