Before any interview, I try to trace the tiny ways in which I’ve crossed paths with the person I am about to speak to. A quick search leads to Nargis Fakhri popping up in my inbox thrice. The first instance, in 2011, was in the middle of a heated debate with a friend about Imtiaz… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Star: Nargis Fakhri On Finding Herself
It was a chaotic rainy day in Mumbai and we had a shoot scheduled with our couple of the hour. We knew it was going to be a fabulous day as soon as KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty showed up on set. They were happy to be there, spending time with each other and didn’t even mind the… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With KL Rahul And Athiya Shetty On The Set Of Our August-September 2024 Print Cover Shoot
Sonakshi Sinha’s bridal journey was an ode to simplicity—a deliberate contrast to the opulence often expected of Bollywood weddings. Yet, as she stepped into the set in bridal couture, it became clear that she could effortlessly embody both worlds. The set, a dreamscape of muted tones and ethereal backdrops, seemed like a painting, every detail… Continue reading ELLE Wedding Book Cover Star: Sonakshi Sinha And The Portrait Of A Bride
It was a chaotic rainy day in Mumbai and we had a shoot scheduled with our couple of the hour. We knew it was going to be a fabulous day as soon as KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty showed up on set. They were happy to be there, spending time with each other and didn’t… Continue reading ELLE Cover Stars: Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul Are Yin & Yang
As parts of Bollywood try to paint the picture of an alpha hero, Rohit Saraf has carved a niche for himself, filling the space of the Gen Z rom-com star. At just 27, Saraf’s filmography is the ultimate watchlist, from his multi-season show on Netflix, Mismatched, to his recent silver screen takeover with Ishq Vishq… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Star: Rohit Saraf, The Gen Z Star
Armed in a silk brocade kurta designed by her mother, Renu Malhotra, and a strong belief in the film she was a part of, actor Sanya Malhotra attended a screening of her movie Mrs. at the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne last month. Nothing in her arsenal prepared her for the goosebump-invoking fanfare from an audience marvelled at what they… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Sanya Malhotra On The Set Of Our September 2024 Digital Cover Shoot
Armed in a silk brocade kurta designed by her mother, Renu Malhotra, and a strong belief in the film she was a part of, actor Sanya Malhotra attended a screening of her movie Mrs. at the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne last month. Nothing in her arsenal prepared her for the goosebump-invoking fanfare from an… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Star Sanya Malhotra: Powerhouse Of Versatility
Imagine a television set from the ‘90s, one of those boxy ones. Press play on an Aishwarya Rai Bachchan or a Madhuri Dixit song, remote in hand, standing valiantly in hopes of doing some semblance of justice to the very able dancing genome of these brilliant performers. For Sharvari, being a Bollywood star is bringing… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Sharvari On The Set Of Our September 2024 Digital Cover Shoot
Being an entertainer is a serious job. No one understands this better than Parul Gulati, Niharika NM, and Shibani Akhtar—each having carved out careers beyond the ordinary in this space. Instead of following a traditional path, they continue to experiment with different formats, giving their audiences a taste of their versatility. Taking risks has become… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Stars Parul Gulati, Niharika NM, and Shibani Akhtar On Their Shades of Versatility
‘Work-life balance’ is a weighty term, you see. Self-professed mindset gurus and hustle culture denouncers will fight it out unto perpetuity, only to conclude sans verdict. Such is the nature of work, especially if it boasts of an overlap with one’s passions. Especially true for an actor with a calibre like our cover star Ali Fazal,… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Ali Fazal On The Set Of Our September 2024 Digital Cover Shoot
‘Work-life balance’ is a weighty term, you see. Self-professed mindset gurus and hustle culture denouncers will fight it out unto perpetuity, only to conclude sans verdict. Such is the nature of work, especially if it boasts of an overlap with one’s passions. Especially true for an actor with a calibre like our cover star Ali… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Star: Office Hours With Ali Fazal
“I am happy to step out of my comfort zone and play a negative character,” says Soha Ali Khan, who’s set to play the antagonist in the upcoming film Chhorii 2, which is slated for release on Amazon Prime Video later this year. It’s quite a departure from her other roles, but the confidence of her director,… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Soha Ali Khan On The Set Of Our August 2024 Digital Cover Shoot
“I am happy to step out of my comfort zone and play a negative character,” says Soha Ali Khan, who’s set to play the antagonist in the upcoming film Chhorii 2, which is slated for release on Amazon Prime Video later this year. The project, a sequel to Chhorii (2021), has Nushrratt Bharuccha yet again in… Continue reading #ELLEDigitalCoverStar: Soha Ali Khan – Shades Of Experimentation
It’s 5:30 AM. The temperature in Udaipur is 45 degrees Celsius. If you happened to be in the lobby of the Raffles Udaipur Resort, you’d see a tall, lean figure effortlessly working the camera. In a stunning Anita Dongre ensemble, Samantha Ruth Prabhu romances the lens as the team captures the cover shot. That’s the only picture you… Continue reading On Set With Our Print Cover Star Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Vicky Kaushal has always been unassuming despite his many successes portraying emotionally complex characters on the silver screen. And then there’s the sneakily soft boy Kaushal with a hard edge in arguably one of his more, er, smooth performances in the song everyone can’t seem to get enough of, Tauba Tauba, where he slithers and… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Vicky Kaushal And Triptii Dimri On The Set Of Our July 2024 Digital Cover Shoot
Vicky Kaushal has always been unassuming despite his many successes portraying emotionally complex characters on the silver screen. When you watch a movie starring him, you can expect a masterclass performance. It’s almost become second nature to him. From the devastatingly beautiful portrayal of a man face to face with grief in the 2015 sleeper… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Stars: Vicky Kaushal And Triptii Dimri Are At The Top Of Their Game
What does luxury mean to you? The most obvious response often involves brands we’d love to own, destinations we’d like to visit, or lifestyles we wish we had. The common theme in all of these is experiences. Luxury is more often than not an experience—the way it makes us feel. With this issue of ELLE,… Continue reading ELLE India: Editor’s Note For The Luxury Issue
It’s 5:30 AM. The temperature in Udaipur is 45 degrees Celsius. If you happened to be in the lobby of the Raffles Udaipur Resort, you’d see a tall, lean figure effortlessly working the camera. In a stunning Anita Dongre ensemble, Samantha Ruth Prabhu romances the lens as the team captures the cover shot. That’s the… Continue reading ELLE Cover Star: Feel The Power Of Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Shanaya Kapoor, the rising Gen Z star in Bollywood, let us into her world for ELLE India’s April digital cover shoot. Amidst photoshoots, outfit changes and heart-to-heart conversations, we had a quick chat with Kapoor about her everyday favourites, from snacks on set to go-to tunes. Check out the video below to know more. Read… Continue reading On Set With Our Digital Cover Star Shanaya Kapoor
There’s an air of confidence in Palak Tiwari that’s hard to miss. She may be TV star Shweta Tiwari’s daughter, but in the last few years, the young actress has made her mark in the entertainment industry with her projects. Be it Harrdy Sandhu’s music video, ‘Bijlee Bijlee’ (2021), in which she nailed the superwoman… Continue reading Go Behind The Scenes With Palak Tiwari On The Set Of Our July 2024 Digital Cover Shoot
There’s an air of confidence in Palak Tiwari that’s hard to miss. She may be TV star Shweta Tiwari’s daughter, but in the last few years, the young actress has made her mark in the entertainment industry with her projects. Be it Harrdy Sandhu’s music video, ‘Bijlee Bijlee’ (2021), in which she nailed the superwoman… Continue reading ELLE Digital Cover Star Palak Tiwari: Breaking New Ground
