A makeup artist from Maharashtra has taken social media by storm with her skills. Kolhapur resident Sonali replicated an iconic look of famous pop singer Rihanna so closely that viewers were stunned. This video has now gone viral on the internet, and people cannot stop praising her art. Rihanna’s show-stopping performance and her look of a pink hooded dress with a blue dupatta at the pre-wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat last year made headlines. Now this transformation of Sonali is giving a new dimension to that look.

The magic of Rihanna’s look, in a desi style

Sonali, who is a mehndi and makeup artist by profession, decided to recreate that special look of Rihanna. In the viral video, she is seen adopting every detail of makeup-from sculpted eyebrows to perfect contouring and shiny eyeshadow. Not only did she copy Rihanna’s makeup style, but also used the right lip shade and highlights to bring the look to life. The result? A transformation that looks so real that people wonder for a moment if it’s really Rihanna!

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The video went viral on social media

Sonali shared the video on her Instagram handle @sonali_mehndi, after which it quickly went viral. It has been viewed millions of times so far, while more than 7.2 lakh people have liked it. This number is increasing with each passing day. The comments section is flooded with fans, where people are praising her talent and performance. One user wrote, “You have amazing talent, you look exactly like Rihanna.” While another said, “Who is this diva? Kamaal ka diya!” Someone even commented, “Pehli nazar mein laga hai Rihanna hi hai.”

The hard work behind the art
This transformation of Sonali is no coincidence. It is clearly visible in the video that she paid attention to every small and big detail. To replicate Rihanna’s look, she not only resorted to makeup techniques, but also captured her expressions and style very well. It is the result of her dedication and skill that a Desi makeup artist presented the look of the international pop star in such a precise manner. This effort of Sonali has also become an inspiration for all those beauty influencers, who have been trying to recreate Rihanna’s look since last year.

People’s reaction and debate
This video is not only highlighting Sonali’s talent, but is also sparking a new debate on social media. Some people are considering it a great example of makeup art, while some say that this is a display of Indian talent on a global stage. One user wrote, “This video shows how much talent is hidden in India.” At the same time, some called it the magic of makeup, which can completely transform anyone. Reasons for going viral

Sonali’s video is also special because it presents a global icon like Rihanna from a Desi perspective. The content is also unique and attractive from an SEO perspective as it has the right mix of trending keywords like transformation, makeup tips and celebrity looks. Also, the human appeal of the video—an ordinary woman’s extraordinary talent—is connecting people emotionally.

At present, Sonali’s viral video is not only taking her art to new heights, but is also making people around the world think about the power of makeup. As the clip gets more popular, Sonali’s number of followers is also increasing rapidly, and she is becoming a new social media sensation.