While 2020 was a year of celebrities announcing their pregnancies or suddenly getting married, 2021 sees a boom in new couples. And what we love is how celebrities aren’t shy in bringing it to their fans’ notice. This year, there’s a lot of new romance to keep track of. From Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck… Continue reading 10 Celebrity Couple Debuts We Loved This Year
For a brief moment in Jamie Redford’s luminous new documentary on Amy Tan – author of classic, gate-opener novels like The Joy Luck Club – the writer is seen dancing on stage, her performance is part dominatrix, part Annie Lennox from the MTV years, and she is vibrating with a coltish vitality. The performance – as… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: Celebrating An Iconic Writer (And A Friendship Across Oceans)
Chatting with Bhumi Pednekar feels like catching up with a friend. It’s rare for a celebrity to make an interviewer feel so at ease, but then, it is this very quality that flows into Bhumi’s work, making each of her characters so relatable. Her cinema portfolio includes an impressive list of 12 movies, 10 awards,… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: Bhumi Pednekar, A Star With A Difference
They say life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. And Pooja Mor’s career trajectory is testimony to this fact. A former engineering graduate, Bareilly-born Pooja made a move to New York in 2016 to dip her toes in the realms of fashion. Little did she know then, that she would go on… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: The Unstoppable Pooja Mor
From being crowned Miss World in 2000 to making a name in Bollywood just three years after, and then paving her way into Hollywood, if we trace the successful journey of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, there will be a lengthy list of accolades. Since the very beginning, the star has strived for global domination; a Bollywood celebrity… Continue reading Taking A Look At Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Journey Towards Global Dominancy
I knew the Zoom interview with Raja Kumari was going to be an interesting one—how could it not be? Besides being a musical icon of sorts, Raja Kumari is a loud and proud feminist, a body-positive activist, a cheerleader for lifting people with her, and a dog mama. She’s the ‘cool girl’ we all want… Continue reading #ELLEDigitalCoverStar: Raja Kumari, Changing The Narrative
Bubblegum lighting, ultra-glamorous fashion, saucy lyrics and a signature high-ponytail are just a couple of elements that Ariana Grande is known for. But what really lies behind these layers is a young woman who’s grown up imbibing feminism, thanks to her mother and grandma. From pushing you to mint money in 7 Rings to telling… Continue reading 4 Times Ariana Grande Showed Us Why She’s The Ultimate Feminist Queen
To general audiences, BLACKPINK is somewhat of a Hallyu, or “Korean wave,” miracle that is blasting to new heights at unprecedented speeds for the entire Korean entertainment industry. They’re the first female K-pop group to perform at Coachella, and they’ve collaborated with icons like Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, and Selena Gomez—even the hot-tempered firecracker rapper… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: K-Pop Star And Dior’s Newest Brand Ambassador, Kim Jisoo
We’ve all seen her play the role of Helen, the rich, successful best friend to Lillian in Bridesmaids and later, as the super funny wife in Neighbors, sharing screen space with Seth Rogen and Zac Efron. Yup, we’re talking about Australian actress Rose Byrne. Although she has established herself in comedy roles, she has also… Continue reading In Conversation With Hollywood Star Rose Byrne On Her Upcoming Show, Physical
A cursory glance through EmRata’s (short for Emily Ratajkowski) Instagram is like scrolling through a silent revolution. From posing nude for campaigns across the globe to shutting down haters with snide remarks, the model has made a strong case for being a fearless, bold woman. “It’s just about the ability to choose to be whatever… Continue reading Emily Ratajkowski Has Been Fighting The Patriarchy And We Are Here For It
When Janhvi Kapoor sat down with us for her interview as our June digital cover star two months ago, we were all in a good space. India had started giving out vaccinations to the elderly, there were whispers of all of us getting it soon, the COVID-positive numbers were down, and we dared to hope… Continue reading #ELLEDigitalCoverStar: The Gen-K Girl In Bollywood
Common folk have cats and dogs as pets; Vaani Kapoor grew up with a monkey, two cows, a few rabbits and a hundred dogs. “We didn’t have neighbours growing up; I only had animals in my house! My friends used to come over and be like, oh my God, you live in a zoo,” Vaani… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: Vaani Kapoor, Ready To Strike
A cursory glance through Anushka Sharma’s social media is testimony for her love and inclination towards all-white. And peppered between vibrant, exaggerated silhouettes on her feed is the real her—channelling a sartorial personality that exudes cool minimalism. In a cover interview with ELLE, she drew light on the simplicity of her life and fashion aesthetic.… Continue reading 7 Times Birthday Girl Anushka Sharma Looked Effortlessly Chic In White
Interviewing someone like Michele Morrone comes with its own set of challenges. What do you ask a global superstar, who shot to fame during the pandemic, playing a mobster and a kidnapper on-screen?! Don’t answer that; we have it covered! When the Italian movie star and self-taught guitarist (he has his own YouTube channel dedicated… Continue reading ELLE India Exclusive: 10 Questions With The Global Sensation, Michele Morrone
“Men I may not know, but shoes, shoes I know.” Who can forget this popular dialogue from Sex And The City? If there’s one thing common between Sarah Jessica Parker and her on-screen SATC character Carrie Bradshaw, it’s their love for stilettos. Whether she’s seen walking the streets of NYC or making a grand appearance on… Continue reading Take Notes From Sarah Jessica Parker On Styling Your Stilettos
Known across three major film industries in India, Rakul Preet Singh bring in a fresh wave of acting; the kind that cannot be boxed into stereotypical norms. It’s this very charm that makes her a delight to talk to. She is your regular girl – she loves DDLJ, she’s mindful of people’s time, and she’s… Continue reading ELLE Cover Star Rakul Preet Singh: The Other Side
Strawberry popsicles. Easy-breezy sorbet hued dresses. Colourful acetate sunglasses. There’s something about the quintessential ‘summer vibe’ even if its just spending hours basking in sunshine by the window, at home. And Bollywood’s heartthrob Alia Bhatt doesn’t shy away from getting her dose of vitamin D. Proof? Her social media grid. From sporting pristine whites when… Continue reading 8 Pastel Looks That We Are Borrowing From Alia Bhatt To Be Summer Ready
For years now, women across the globe, spanning all domains, have been serious multitaskers. Juggling two jobs, bringing their A-game at home, all while owning up to a side hustle? They’ve got it! To fit a woman in the box of being the ultimate ‘girl boss’ is rather redundant. For when we look at the… Continue reading 8 Bollywood Celebrities Who Are Taking The Industry By Storm As Entrepreneurs
Three years ago, when Sara Ali Khan appeared on Koffee With Karan with her dad, Saif Ali Khan, everyone had the same thought; here’s a star who seems fun, real and talented! Four movies later, the glow around Sara hasn’t dimmed one bit. However, the actor is hellbent on turning down the titles that the… Continue reading #ELLECoverStar: Inside Sara Ali Khan’s World
For a moment I thought Saif Ali Khan is just like us – grew up playing “chor-police” and “Dabba I spy”. But then he also recounts how his breakfasts were in the lawns of Delhi mansions, and I know immediately that his childhood was different. Different from regular us, but similar to Samar Pratap Singh,… Continue reading ELLE Cover Star: The Rise And Rise Of Saif Ali Khan
The thing that brought Nakuul and Jankee Parekh-Mehta closer was dance. Nakuul remembers their first meeting at Shiamak Davar Dance Summer Camp as love at first sight. Eight years into their marriage, the couple is now ready to welcome a new member into the Parekh-Mehta family. The duo gives ELLE a glimpse into how pregnancy… Continue reading Nakuul And Jankee Parekh-Mehta On Fresh Beginnings
