Shibani Dandekar Instagram – The First-Ever ASMR Cover ⠀⠀ COSMO x SHIBANI AKHTAR (@shibaniakhtar) Cosmo: Tell us about a beauty trend that needs to die… Shibani Akhtar: “Honestly, the heavy, caked make-up look needs to go… People become unrecognisable [laughs]. Super-hydrated skin is the perfect make-up prep.” C: And the three make-up products you cannot live without? SA: “My Gucci bronzer, Charlotte Tilbury lip liner, and Pat McGrath highlighter.” C: You’ve been an entertainer all along, and are now exploring the role of a producer. Tell us about your journey… SA: “Transitioning from being in front of the camera to creating content is exciting…it feels like a natural progression. I have come to realise that my true calling lies behind the scenes, as a creative producer. I yearn to develop compelling and thought-provoking content that resonates with audiences on a deeper level. I want to be involved in the entire creative process—from conceptualisation to execution, to make sure that my artistic vision is seamlessly translated on-screen.” C: How was your experience shooting for the first-ever ASMR cover? SA: “It was really interesting and unique… It gave me a great sense of how rapidly technology is changing, and how we need to move with the times.” Shibani is wearing a jersey mesh spiral dress, H&M x Mugler (@hm); Pearl Heart Studs, Rainbow Baguette Band, Pink Baguette Band, Cuban Ring, Square Pavee Ring, and Enamel Ring, House of JSK (@houseofjskjewels); Juicy Pebble Ring, Misho (@misho_designs) Editor: Nandini Bhalla (@nandinibhalla) Videographer: Abhinav Sharma (@abhinavivixv) Video Editor: Sanyam Purohit (@sanyampurohit) Interview By: Diya J Verma (@diyajverma) Stylists: Palak Valecha (@_palakvalecha_), Yashima Babbar (@yashimababbar) Make-up: Cassandra Kehren (@inherchair) Hair: Ajima Toppo (@azima_toppo) Fashion Assistant: Jill Poladia (@jill_lalka) Fashion Intern: Krisha Dedhia (@krishadedhia13) Artist’s Publicist: CloverConnect (@cloverconnect.in) Production: P Production (@p.productions_) #ASMR #CosmoASMRCover #ShibaniAkhtar #ASMRBeauty #ASMRSkincare #ASMRMakeup #ASMRCommunity #ASMRSounds #ASMRVideo