Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif up the style stakes at Femina Beauty Awards

It was a night of celebrating women and their power as the Nykaa Femina Beauty Awards 2020 paid tribute to some of the most influential ladies who are fighting the good fight.

Attending the star-studded event were Bollywood A-listers Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, along with new kids on the block, Alaya Furniturewala, Ananya Panday, and more.

Padukone was awarded the Powerful Performer of the Year trophy for her film ‘Chhapaak’, based on the life of an acid attack survivor. Following her win, the actress took to Instagram to post a powerful message. “Chhapaak truly has been the most difficult film of my career... Having said that, Chhapaak for me is not just a film. It is a movement; that has challenged the definition and our understanding of ‘Beauty’. Famous American Swiss Psychiatrist Elisabeth Ross said, the most beautiful people we have known are those who have known suffering,known struggle,known loss, known defeat...and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion,gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. I dedicate tonight’s award to Laxmi Agarwal and every single acid attack survivor who on this most incredible journey have shown us all what beauty truly means!”

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif took home the Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year award. The actress recently launched her make-up line, Kay Beauty, which involved a star-studded media campaign.

Anushka Sharma, who shimmered in a stylish gold and black gown, was named Beauty Icon of the Year at the awards night.

Lavender was the colour of the night with newcomers as Ananya Panday and Alaya Furniturewala both chose the shades for their designer wear. ‘Student of the Year 2’ star Panday walked away with the Exciting Fresh Face Female accolade, days after she won her Filmfare Award.

Alaya, meanwhile, wore a wispy designer gown, beaming as she walked the red carpet weeks after her film, ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’, won her accolades from critics.

Interestingly, the awards were not only to celebrate women achievements. Actor Kartik Aaryan, who recently starred in ‘Love Aaj Kal’ was named Heartthrob of the Year.

Also in attendance was actress Shruti Haasan who ignored the floor-length gowns and wore a structured dress in white and sequence.

Others who impressed in the style stakes was Aditi Rao Hydari in a black and white skirt and bustier, coupled with a matching jacket.