Timeless beauty Triptii Dimri on Parveen Babi

It comes as no surprise that one ethereal beauty is drawn to another. Triptii Dimri — who commands the screen with a similarly haunting, soft-focus allure — finds her muse in the ultimate 1970s bohemian icon, Parveen Babi. This week, the modern-day ingenue pays a heartfelt homage to the actress who redefined Indian cinema with her effortless poise and avant-garde spirit. “There was something magnetic about her… she was bold, graceful, and unforgettable. To me, she’s a timeless beauty because her aura still shines decades later.”