Popp Dapp - October 2022

In 2022, beauty isn't defined the way it used to be. It's no longer about flawless skin or the chiseled body, but the individuality, personality, and self-expression, to set your own goals and made them happen. This is embodied by the line-up of change-makers we feature in this issue, starting with our cover star Toshada Uma.

While it's not unusual to see an individualistically beautiful girl make it to the head ramp of top-notch brands, when Toshada hits the ramp, she makes sure to leave her mark with an unapologetic personality. Another such talented individual is Gurjeet Singh, presenting a peculiar art form to the world via his creations. Hanifa Haris a photographer by profession & a story teller by choice, combines her imagination with rigorous data analysis to create high-quality pictures.

POPP DAPP spoke to a stunning international model of Indian ethnicity expanding her wings across the globe – Palak Gupta, redefining & conquering the standards of 'beauty' internationally. And Kirti Vij's acting soul, wit & screen presence is truly a lexicon of a new age crop of unapologetically talented artists. Making people feel something through your performance is one of the toughest things to do. And someone who always hits the right chords is Varun Badola, who has been tinkering audience's emotions since 1994!

Saba Khan, a celebrity makeup artist is redefining the face of the Indian makeup world with her makeup looks projecting the exoskeleton of one's inner self. As you read this issue, I hope it inspires you to find your definition of beauty and makes you thrive. Why become like someone else, when you can unapologetically – 'be like you'!