Alia Bhatt, Richa Chadha to Kangana Ranaut: Bollywood's leading ladies who follow a cruelty-free diet

As a result of her love of animals and interest in environmental sustainability, Alia Bhatt has spoken about going from being a vegetarian to following a strictly vegan diet. Alia eats a mainly plant-based diet as a way to remain physically healthy and be energetic. In addition to sharing her meals and recipes on social media, Alia often shares tips about how to live mindfully. Due to Alia's commitment to a plant-based diet, veganism will continue to play an important role in both her lifestyle and public persona.

Since her youth, Jacqueline Fernandez has been passionate about animals and committed to animal welfare through her vegetarianism. As a result, Jacqueline's vegetarian diet consists of no meat or dairy because she believes in cruelty-free lifestyles. Jacqueline frequently works with PETA India to promote adopting animals and using cruelty-free products. Through her efforts, she has also motivated a number of her fans to change their diets. Jacqueline has demonstrated through her actions that being kind and glamorous can coexist.

Kangana Ranaut stopped consuming meat first, then adopted a purely vegan lifestyle. She stated that due to the dairy products affecting her well-being, she was compelled to change. She expressed that with the adoption of a more plant-based diet, she has been more physically fit and has gained more mental clarity since switching to a totally plant-based diet. Kangana has continually expressed the beneficial aspects of eating clean, conscious food. Kangana's perspective also reflects her belief system of Wellness which is based in tradition as well as compassion.

Richa made the transition to a vegan diet many years ago; although she was a vegetarian her whole life and made the decision to stop eating dairy after learning the brutal realities of the dairy industry. For Richa, her decision to eliminate dairy was an emotional decision based on her compassion towards animals, and she continues to mention how her decision to switch to a vegan diet made her feel better both physically and emotionally. According to HealthSite, some of Richa's favourite vegan dishes are simple, yet comforting, such as dal-chawal and Amritsari kulcha with chole. Richa also enjoys cooking meals using the produce she grows in her home garden, like tofu-broccoli noodles and fresh salads.

Sonam Kapoor made the transition to eat plant-based (vegetarian) foods, then into a fully plant-based (vegan) diet for health reasons, which are both health-related concerns for her. She discussed how dairy products and non-vegetarian food had an adverse impact on her health. After changing to a plant-based diet, Sonam felt well and active. Sonam often posts pictures of her plant-based meals and non-cruelty products on social media. Sonam's choices continue to inspire and reach a large audience of committed followers.