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The hype acclaimed photographers us all aflutter with the
surrounding
the Deepika hired to turn simple romance of it all. The
Padukone
- Ranveer pheras into works of warwtw. .t.me/nmjma_smsaegszget their fantasy
Singh wedding had yet
to die before we were Everything looks like a and live vicariously off
caught in the euphoria
of the Priyanka Chopra Sanjay Leela Bhansali it. And we, the media,
- Nick Jonas nuptials.
And we mustn’t forget production with a dash help fuel that fantastic
the Isha Ambani and
Anand Piramal alliance, of European elegance myth, describing it
which despite not being
an industry affair, had thrown in for good in exaggerated terms,
the who’s who of the film
fraternity attending it in measure. fervently painting the
large numbers. Clearly,
the celebrity wedding It has become a lily in the hope that
phenomenon has come
back to India with a booming industry of it might lead to more
vengeance.
sorts. The wedding ‘likes’, more traffic.
The grander, the better
seems to be the agenda. planners, sangeet But amidst all this,
Also, foreign locales
are fast giving way to choreographers, make-up one should also spare µ Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
local five-star venues.
Designers are getting hired artists, decorators, food a thought on how difficult Let go of the diktats of
to provide a ‘look’ for the their image managers
weddings and exclusive suppliers et al remain it is to maintain the dream and revel in each other’s
shoots are being planned, company as a couple.
with internationally much in demand and can of happily-ever-after for Explore each other’s likes
and dislikes, spend quality
quote their own prices. the public. Our stars live time together and just let
things be. Start living for
The hotel industry has in constant media glare. themselves more and less
for the vicarious pleasure
benefited from the fad, Getting married in fairy- of others. Everything you
do as couples doesn’t need
as has the aviation world. tale style isn’t the end but constant validation by the
public. Try it na, at least...
Tourism has perked up just the beginning. They
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timelines are soon going the honeymoon period

to be flooded with selfies doesn’t ever end. Every

from Lake Como. single day becomes a

At one level, these celebration. Being normal

weddings, especially star is a luxury. So, my wish

weddings, have become for both #Deepveer and

modern fairy-tales of sorts. #Nickyanka is that they

Cinderellas finding their stop caring for perceptions

Prince Charmings leaving and just be themselves.

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Editor’s Choice

04 The ed rah rahs about
Deepika Padukone

92Weddings make the
world go round

Masala Fix

08Arjun Kapoor-Malaika
Arora house hunting,
Deepika wants
Rajkumar Rao, Alia
Bhatt-Varun Dhawan
may do a David Dhawan
film and other grist from
the rumour mill

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20 52 Parineeti Chopra on
life’s second chances
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56 Maniesh Paul wants
more from life
0 Ali Abbas Zafar is
in a happy space
4 Taking stock of the
year that was through
the Filmfare diary

74 Musical highs and
lows of 2018

y ur say

56 87 Readers send in their
reviews
60 preview
9 Shatrughan Sinha’s
14 Sneak peek of wacky witticisms
Cheat India

16 Sunny Kaushal
tells us his dreams
and desires

fashion
& beauty

19 Style quotient of 22 90
the stars decoded

exclusive

27 Taking a look at
the newsmakers
of the year

Letter from the Editor

#Deep impact

Deepika Padukone has given up her singleton status.
The new bride is appearing lovelier each day. Marriage
clearly has agreed with her. She’s happier, more open,
more relaxed. There’s an inner glow to her that can’t be
defined, rather can only be experienced. She’s brimming
with a radiance unseen before. And her joy is infectious.
You can’t help smile back when you talk to her because
it’s coming from a good place.

She hasn’t come to this without her share of
heartbreaks. In fact, she was one of the few stars, who
spoke so openly about depression. We see them at their
best on screen and believe that’s the kind of life they
lead in reality too. But beneath the rosy facade they
are as human as you and I. They need to eat, need to
breathe, they feel the pain if injured, they feel the hurt
in emotional distress and will bleed if cut. Yes, the
perception is of them being super human beings
without any care but that isn’t so. It’s the fear of
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I hope she finds an able partner in Ranveer Singh,
who will listen to her fears and allay them.

Workwise, it’s said, she’ll be playing attack survivor
Laxmi Agarwal in Meghna Gulzar’s next. Reportedly,
she’s going to produce the film as well. It’s going to be her
bravest decision career-wise. We are used to seeing her
in her beauteous avatar so it remains to be seen whether
her fans will accept her scarred visage. I hope they do.
Not only will it signal a triumph for her as an actor but
will also act as a beacon for other actors to take up roles,
which can help bring a positive change in society.

When she started her career with Om Shanti Om
(2007) she was a bubbly newcomer, who stood her own
against a superstar. All these years later, her aura has only
increased, as have her acting skills. She’s a completely
new person today and yet remains the girl-woman we
saw 12 years ago. I along with team Filmfare, wish her a
happily married life once again. Live long and prosper...

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Rajkummar Rao pg
They were the ruling rivals of the ‘70s, dishing out
hit after hit. While one symbolised ethnic exotica the Karisma goes
other was a bohemian rhapsody. And just like those digital pg
golden memories, the affection between veterans
Rekha and Zeenat Aman also remains intact as seen Vicky-Harleen
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MASALA FIX

Rumours&
ALIA AND VARU
IN DAVID
DHAWAN’
NEXT?

Looks like movie lovers have a treat
in the offing. Rumours are that
Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan will
team up once again.And this time
for David Dhawan’s next. Though
nothing’s on paper yet. It’s home
territory for Varun since he’s done
movies like Main Tera Hero and
Judwaa 2 with his filmmaker father.
This will be the first time Alia will be
working with David Dhawan, that
is if she signs the film. Looking at

their hit record,Alia Bhatt - Varun
Dhawan may well be the

www.t.me/njm_mmaogdzern day Kajol - Shah
Rukh Khan. Okay, they still
have a long way to go. But
the news of them coming
together certainly creates a
buzz, the way the Kajol-SRK

pair did in their heyday.

DEEPIKA WANTS Arjun-Malaika go house hunting
RAJKUMMAR RAO
Talks about Malaika Arora and
After dilly dallying for more than two years, Deepika Padukone has Arjun Kapoor are gaining ground
finally signed a film – Meghna Gulzar’s next based on the life of rapidly. Even the couple has thrown
acid attack survivor Lakshmi Agarwal. The search has been on for caution to the wind lately. They are
the male lead ever since. Deepika, who’s also producing the film,
has been hands on about casting for her venture.When it came no longer shy of making public
to the male lead, she suggested Rajkummar Rao’s name. She appearances. Recently, the
has been following the talented actor’s work and has been quite couple attended a dinner
impressed by him. Last year they met at an award function and party at Arjun’s uncle,
both expressed a desire to work with each other. The dream Sanjay Kapoor’s house.
may soon come true. Fingers crossed. On another occasion, they
were seen walking out of a
IF ALL GOES WELL, RANBIR tony restaurant along with
KAPOOR AND DEEPIKA Karan Johar and Sanjay’s
PADUKONE MAY COME family. Also talk is that
TOGETHER FOR LUV RANJAN’S the couple will tie the knot
NEXT. INTERESTING. soon. And if insiders are to
be believed, the two have also
started house hunting. We wish

the couple all the very best.

MASALA FIX

SIDHARTH AND TIMELESS CHARISMA: Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor formed a superb pair in films like Ram Lakhan, Tezaab,
TARA SHARE A Parinda and Kishen Kanhaiya. The actors have maintained themselves fabulously and look as appealing. Here,
SPECIAL BOND they’re seen sharing a quiet converstaion at an event. Hope to see them on screen soon.

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Sutaria, reveal insiders, are AND KAJOL IN HER
bonding big time.The duo DIRECTORIAL VENTURE
has been signed on for Milap
Zaveri’s Marjaavaan. It’s indeed Renuka Shahane is planning her Hindi directorial debut
an interesting pairing.And we’re with Tribhanga. The film revolves around women from
looking forward to seeing them on three different generations. Since it’s a women-oriented
screen. Meanwhile, the two have subject she wants actresses of substance for her movie.
become good friends off it.That’s a Apparently, Renuka is in talks with Shabana Azmi, Kajol
good thing as it helps the onscreen and Mithila Palkar for the roles. Incidentally, Renuka has
chemistry. Apparently, the young
actress broke up with good friend directed a Marathi film Rita starring Pallavi
Rohan Mehra some time back. Joshi and Jackie Shroff. Now she turns
her attention to Hindi cinema. Good going.

GUESS WHO? KARISMA
GOES
Last time, we had told you how DIGITAL
this director was upset when
her brother’s name popped up Apparently, Karisma Kapoor has
in the #MeToo campaign.We’re been signed on by ALTBalaji for
told there was more to that.The an interesting web series. They’re
sister was deeply upset that her also looking for an actress to play
famous cousins threw a party that another character in the series.
very week her brother was ousted They seem to have spoken to
from a film. She didn’t expect the the gorgeous Malaika Arora. But
cousins to support the brother, Malaika isn’t too keen to do the
no way. But she expected them series. So, the search for another
to scale down their celebrations, actor is on.
considering they’re family.

ISHAAN
TO STAR
IN GEETHA
GOVINDAM
REMAKE?

According to the trade buzz, Ishaan
Khatter is all set to sign another
film.Apparently, he will be seen in
the remake of Vijay Deverakonda’s
Telugu film, Geetha Govindam,
which went on to become a
huge hit. Now the producers are
planning to make it in Hindi and
are in talks with Ishaan to play the
lead character, originally played by
Deverakonda. The Telugu film was
directed by Parasuram.

KUDOS: Akshay Kumar commendably promotes fitness among young indians. The superstar made it to the
closing ceremony of the Xth Akshay Kumar Kudo (Japanese martial arts form) Tournament along with the hot
Vicky Kaushal and Mouni Roy.

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ANANYA PANDEY’S SPECIAL
FRIEND REVEALED

Young Ananya Pandey’s all set to MEANWHILE…
make her debut in Karan Johar’s
popular franchise Student Of The Rumours are rife that
Janhvi Kapoor might do
Year 2 to be directed by Punit a Telugu film opposite
Malhotra.The going is smooth Vijay Deverakonda.
for the newcomer, who’s getting This after Janhvi,
interesting offers from the industry. recently on a chat
On the personal front, too, there’s show, said she’d like
great excitement for her. We’re told to wake up as Vijay
she’s dating designer Monisha Deverakonda and sign
a film with herself. Ever
Jaisingh’s older son, Karan since, there have been
Jaisingh. So, life is coming up comments galore about the
daffodils for the pretty one.And statement.Also, it seems
Vijay has asked the makers
we’re only too happy for her. of his next film to speak to
Janhvi to play the lead in
GUESS WHO? the film. Nothing has been
finalised as of now. We’ll
Now this star twosome, who recently parted ways, hasn’t been on keep you posted.
talking terms with each other. The two it seems have been avoiding
each other in public. Recently, they bumped into each other at an
award function but didn’t exchange a word. So much that when
the actress was on stage to receive an award, her ex-boyfriend
kept chatting with another actress, not paying attention to the
proceedings on the stage. We hear he even refused a film opposite
his ex. Guess all’s fair in love and… war.

VICKY-HARLEEN DATING?

The nudge-nudge wink wink brigade is hinting that
there’s something on between hottie Vicky Kaushal
and actress Harleen Sethi. The duo is often spotted

together.The actor was beside her at the launch
of her romantic web show Broken But Beautiful.

The ALTBalaji series, revolving around love and
heartbreak, also stars Vikrant Massey.Vicky, of
course, was all praises for Harleen. Naturally…

HELLO BROTHER: While promoting Kedarnath on a show, Sara Ali Khan was AMITABH BACHCHAN, NASEERUDDIN
gifted a Taimur doll. The actress hugged the cute toy with affection. Like us, lil’ SHAH AND RAJKUMMAR RAO MAY COME
brother Taimur Ali Khan is her favourite too. TOGETHER FOR A FILM. THERE COULDN’T
BE A BIGGER CASTING COUP.

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The Gateway School of Mumbai The Gateway School of Mumbai replicated the
replicated the prestigious Filmfare Awards with filmmaker Mr Mozez Singh
Filmfare Awards as part of their
Grandstand class. It was to give director and so on. Guidance There were two types of awards –
their students a glimpse of what regarding scriptwriting, dialogue, Audience Choice Awards, voted by
goes on behind-the-scenes of a cinematography and editing was the teachers and Critics’ Choice
mega event and train them in the given through workshops.The Awards voted by Mr Mozez Singh.
various faculties.They conducted process culminated in seven short The awards were also given based
a Moviemakers Club to help the films.A movie screening was on the individual skills shown by the
children acquire various skills. It hosted where the students students.What’s more the award
gave them an opportunity to work showcased their films. function was laced with an in-house
as a team, showcase their talents paparazzi team clicking photos
and imbibe skills nee ed for social And finally, the Gateway’s and interviewing students in their
communication. Filmfare Awards function was the glamorous outfits on the red carpet.
grand finale of this creative activity.
As a part of this a tivit
filmmaker Mr Moze Sin visited
the school and shar d his journey
and the process of lm-making
with the children. H inspired the
children to make fil s. Seven
film crews were cre ed, whose
objective was to cr ate a
three-five minute
film on a genre of
their choice. Each re
was assigned wit differen
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TRIPTI DIMIRI

X FACTOR: SOCIAL
MEDIA SENSATION

A few good pictures and
great friends changed Delhi
girl, Tripti Dimri’s life. When
enthusiastic friends sent
her portfolio to an agency, it
opened a new world for her.
Several print ads and a job for
a YouTube channel introduced
Tripti to her camera-friendly
side. She hit the jackpot when
she made a fun video on a
girl’s take on the famous Pyar
Ka Punchnama monologue.
After going viral with 7.3
million views, it was Mumbai
calling for Tripti. Her talent
and beauty helped her bag
Imtiaz Ali’s presentation Laila
Majnu. Her love affair with
glamour has just begun.

First look of Cheat
India pg

Sunny Kaushal
shines bright pg

PREVIEW

CHEAT INDIA

www.t.me/njm_magz Release Date:

Beautiful bliss: January 25, 2019
Shreya Dhanwanthary
Banner:

T-series Films, Ellipsis
Entertainment and Emraan
Hashmi Films Production

Director:

Soumik Sen

Producers:

Bhushan Kumar, Krishan
Kumar,Tanuj Garg,Atul
Kasbekar, Parveen Hashmi

Music:

Guru Randhawa, Rochak
Kohli, Krsna Solo,
Kunaal - Rangon,Agnee,
Soumik Sen

Cast:

Emraan Hashmi,
Shreya Dhanwanthary,
Snigdhadeep Chatterjee
and Manuj Sharma

Paper tiger: Emraan Hashmi Con star: Emraan

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Play on: Emraan

The Plot Trap me if you can: Emraan

Cheat India, inspired by true
events, looks at the malpractices
in the Indian education system.
The huge number of aspirants
vying for a limited number of
seats has given birth to huge
corruption and scams.

In a system where admission
into an elite institution is a
dream, mastermind Rakesh
(Emraan Hashmi), works
behind-the-scenes, in making
undeserving dreams come true.
He uses the brainy to benefit
mediocre students. Bright and
needy toppers make money while
anxious parents fall prey to his
yarns. With sleuths on his trail,
the power-intoxicated Rakesh has
to dodge the trap.

FUTURE STOCK Y et another
Kaushal has
WHAT’S walked away with
UP BRO? laurels in the
past year. Sunny
SUNNY KAUSHAL HAS FINALLY HIT Kaushal, younger brother
GOLD WRITES SUMAN SHARMA of the dashing Vicky
Kaushal, won critics and
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act in Reema Kagti’s
biopic Gold. His character,
Himmat Singh, was
reportedly based on Indian
hockey player Balbir Singh
Dosanjh, who played a
key role in India’s win in
London in 1948, Helsinki
in 1952 and Melbourne in
the 1956 Olympics. “The
best compliment for me
was that people believed
I was a Sardar,” he says.
But unlike the fiery
Himmat Singh, Sunny
insists he’s calm as
a person. “I may be
impulsive but I’m not
aggressive. I’m simple
and cannot manipulate
people. I’m emotional
and sometimes it doesn’t
work in my favour,” he
smiles. He’s all praises
for director Reema Kagti.
“Being a woman, Reema

“Vicky (Kaushal)
and I are good
friends. But at
times, he acts
like my father.
I look up to him.
As kids, we had
common friends.
He’s protective
about me”

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As Himmat Singh in Gold

“I may be impulsive but
I’m not aggressive. I’m simple
and cannot manipulate people.
I’m emotional too and sometimes
it doesn’t work in my favour”

used to travel by bus till do, do it with honesty’,”
shares Sunny.
we finished college. My
Recently, in the wake
mother (Veena Kaushal) has of the #MeToo campaign,
their father Sham
made huge efforts to keep Kaushal was accused of
sexual misconduct in
the family together. She’s the past. Sham issued an
unconditional apology for
www.t.me/ntjhme_mnaogrzmal quotient in ‘unintentionally causing
any hurt or anguish’ to
our home,” he maintains. anyone. “It was a tough
time. Yes, it was disturbing.
looks at things from an not a filmmaker. People Sunny hardly visited the But you come out of it
emotional angle. She’s stronger as a family. He’s
highly focussed. She’s a will recognise you as my sets of his father’s films. our father and as his
taskmaster. It wasn’t easy children we’re always with
tackling such a huge star children, even offer you “I’ve visited dad’s sets only him. We know him and
cast,” he says. Akshay we’ll always stand by him,”
Kumar, who plays Tapan tea. But you’ll only get thrice – during Asoka, Fiza says Sunny.
Das, the eccentric coach
in the biopic, has also left work if you have talent’,” and Krrish. I was excited to Apart from acting,
him impressed. “Akshay is Sunny enjoys painting.
disciplined. He’s fitter than reveals Sunny. Vicky is see Hrithik Roshan. In Fiza, He’s also learning to play
most of today’s generation. the jembe (an African
I never saw him being older to Sunny by a little there was a scene in which drum). He’s a romantic at
upset about anything. heart. “I like simplicity in
He was always smiling, more than a year. “We Hrithik sets a bike on fire. a woman. Big eyes attract
always happy,” he says. me. You can’t define love,
started our struggle together There were retakes and you can only feel it,” he
Sunny intended to be a says. Sunny will be seen
chartered accountant. But but Vicky got his break retakes,” he recalls. in Kabir Khan’s web series
the monotony of doing a next year. “I’d like to touch
9-5 job made him quit his first,” he says of his brother, as many lives as possible
internship. Like his older through my characters,” he
brother, Vicky (he gave up who wowed audiences H e values the bond ends with a promise. „
engineering to act), he too with his roles in Raazi and he shares with
expressed his desire to act Sanju this year. Sunny elder brother
to his father, veteran action- went on to be an assistant Vicky. “We’re
director Sham Kaushal. director in films My Friend good friends. But
“Dad cautioned us saying,
‘I’m just an action director Pinto and Gunday. He also at times he acts like my

did theatre. He made his father. I look up to him.

debut film with Sunshine As kids, we had common

Music Tours And Travels friends. He’s protective

in 2016. He’s also worked about me. We may fight

in the web series Love At but if someone tries to

First Sight. hurt me, Vicky cannot

Sunny hasn’t forgotten tolerate it.” He dismisses

his humble roots. “We used any rivalry between

to stay in a 10/10 chawl them. “There should be

in Malad. We studied in healthy competition. Vicky

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PIRAMAL’S WEDDING
THE X FACTOR: EXCLUSIVE ELEGANCE

This wedding season, we have
seen a fair amount of bling and
shimmer. But like always, Sonam
Kapoor Ahuja has something
unique to offer. This time she
ditched the dazzle for a pop of
colour. Wearing a customised
Anamika Khanna lehenga,
Sonam stood apart from the
rest. Daddy Anil Kapoor played
the perfect plus one for his
beautiful girl. Wearing an all-
black bandhgala, Anil added the
classic to Sonam’s chic.

The joy of jootis pg
!NUSHKA S

FASHION & BEAUTY

“You gotta have style. It JANHVI
helps you get down the stairs. KAPOOR

It helps you get up in STEP
the morning. It’s a UP!
way of life. Without
it, you’re nobody.” KATRINA
– Diana Vreeland KAIF

Shilpsurta

KAREENA
KAPOOR

KHAN

STEP IN STYLE

Our glam girls go about town in
embellished jootis...

Beautiful silver and gold thread work, filled
up with a pop of colours and patterns, jootis
are becomiwnwgwa.t.cmoem/nfjmy _cmhaogicze this season.
From wearing them with ethnic attire to pairing
them with jeans, the traditional footwear is

all about putting your best foot forward.
Contemporary, colourful and

comfortable, it’s an irresistible
pick for our divas.

KANGANA Needledu
RANAUT
PARINEETI
SARA ALI CHOPRA
KHAN
"Shoes are the finishing
zzy Goblet touch on any outfit and it
is important to complete a
look with the perfect pair!"

-Tracy Reese

FASHION & BEAUTY

TRESS THAT
IMPRESS

Anushka Sharma may have short
hair but she sure knows how to
keep it stylish

If girls were to be granted three wishes
from the style genie, healthy, luscious
hair is surely going to top the wish-list.
While we all love long locks that give
us more scope for experimenting,
short hair is easy to handle and
spells badass. Anushka Sharma has
managed to have great fun with her
short crop. From sleep buns, to low
ponytails and simple waves, her look-
book is a ready reckoner for the bold
and brave. So, if you’re tired of
wearing the same hairstyle every
day, Anushka's class
is in session.

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HAIR-
RAISING
TALES

ANUSHKA
SHARMA

"I wake up every day in a different headspace, so on any given
day, my hairstyle will change." - Dawn Richard

CUT THE CROP

Crop tops seem to scream, “If you have it, you’ve got to flaunt it.” While women are
reaching out for crop tops for casual outings and to the gym, here’s suggesting three ways to

incorporate this funky yet sexy piece in your formals too.

Marc Jacobs

Philosophy GCDS
Di Lorenzo
Serafini

SARA ALI Amapô MSGM
KHAN
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JANHVI If you’re a fan
KAPOOR of DIY fashion,
you can also cut
You can match Layer it with a an old t-shirt SONAKSHI
it with a pair of complementing or simply tie it SINHA
trousers or a skirt jacket or shrug and
and make a quirky Natasha you’re ready to around the
ensemble out of a Zinko rock a semi-formal midriff to make a
funky crop top. outfit with that
millennial glam. stylish top.

Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and
yet identifiable for others - Orson Welles

DRAPE GAME Let your pallu take
a plunge and wear it
From bold and beautiful to fun and with a sensual twist
feminine,here are ways to drape your like Vaani Kapoor.
Let the saree be
saree this festive season simple even as your
curves do the talking.
Perfect for any
JANHVI silhouette, Katrina
KAPOOR Kaif’s loosely draped
saree is a sassy way
If you want to go bold to show up at any
and beautiful, Janhvi
Kapoor’s front pallu celebration.

is what will win you VAANI
a thumbs-up. Make KAPOOR
sure you pair it with a
statement blouse to www.t.me/njm_magz SOPHIE
CHOUDRY
enhance the look. KATRINA
KAIF
SOHA ALI
KHAN RADHIKA Let the pallu
APTE go around your
If you love wearing arm like Sophie
sarees but like “Fashion is not necessarily about Choudry. A fancy
labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about blouse will add the
it easy, Soha Ali something else that comes from within mojo to your style.
Khan’s trouser
you.” – Ralph Lauren Radhika Apte’s dark
twist is a good way drape and pallu is the
to go. You can opt sexiest way to don a
for a fancy blouse saree. You can go for
or a shirt to match an ornate option or
keep it elegant like this
the occasion. lady in black.

FASHION & BEAUTY HELL, NO!

OVERDONE Priyanka Chopra
Jonas is no
Wearing clothes doubt the biggest
that flash the name trendsetter of 2018
but this one look
of the product got us thinking. The
is a common oversized jacket is
phenomenon but surely our favourite
an overdose of but the ballooned
the brand in your effect doesn’t quite
ensemble is a big work.

no-no.

PARINEETI PRIYANKA
CHOPRA CHOPRA
JONAS
UNEASY TIES TAAPSEE
PANNU
We are all for

experimenting with

Indian drapes, but

adding a tie to an

already boxy saree,

nope.

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Here are some trends we wish to leave
behind in 2018

CALL IT QUITS

Kangana Ranaut's
aiport sarees are
definitely the talk
of the fashion town
but the ribbons
made the diva seem
more gimmicky than
stylish.

MALAIKA KANGANA CAPE NO MORE SONAM K.
ARORA RANAUT AHUJA
While we love
IN DISTRESS Sonam K Ahuja’s
overall look, we
Ripped and now aren’t sure how
tattered, this good the cape looks
on the saree. Not
gradual evolution only is it taking away
of the classic jeans from the aesthetics
of the outfit, but
is a tad jarring on also confusing the
the eyes. style.

SPEC-TACULAR!

If you’re not a fan of crazy outfits, here’s another small but

effective way to make your attire stand out. Put on a pair of no-power

glasses and geek on.

POLAR EXPRESS JACKET RACKET CLASSIC CHOICE

Ditch the shirt and If you have a taste for There’s nothing that
get a complementing
turtle neck pullover zany ensembles, then beats a three-piece suit CRAVAT LOVE
for your look. If you Bow ties are never
want to go colourful, layer up like Karan Johar on a man. Elegant and
go for a contrasting boring. Go back
or printed high neck with a quirky jacket. minimalistic, we will never in time and pick a
inner.
get over this debonair classy cravat for
your elaborate suit
choice.
ensemble.

VARUN
DHAWAN

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KARAN AKSHAY
JOHAR KUMAR

KARTIK SUIT SHAH RUKH
AARYAN YOURSEL KHAN

Thom Here’s how to give Harvie and
Browne your tuxedo a Hudson
fancy twist with

simple accessories
for this wedding

season

Loveless

Federico Gucci Eyewear
Curradi

“A man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on
with care, and then forgotten all about them.”– Hardy Amies

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what’s on their mind?

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family

The way Ranveer (Singh)
held my hand on the day we
got married, November 14, was
different from the way he used to
hold it earlier. Or maybe, it was
just a switch in my head. There’s
a sense of responsibility, which
I can’t explain. Now everything
we do is ‘us’. Not to say that in
marriage you should forget your
individuality and independence.
But it’s also nice to know
that today I share a home

with someone

New bride Deepika Padukone on the joys of
sharing her life with husband Ranveer Singh

PHOTOGRAPH: ERRIKOS ANDREOU

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… And they rode into the sunset.

Deepika Padukone relives her fairy-tale wedding

even as she looks forward to a ‘happily ever after’

reality, in a heart-to-heart with Anuradha Choudhary

W e’re sitting in the balcony of her office on the 30th floor in Prabhadevi. I’m enjoying the view both of her
and the Mumbai skyline. To say she’s looking ethereal would be an understatement. Her blithe spirit only
adds to her charm. It’s a few days after the wedding. The afterglow of the ceremony is still visible. The sindoor peeps out
from her voluminous tresses, the chuda clangs in her arms while the diamond-studded mangalsutra winks mischievously
from around her neck. There’s a twinkle in her eye too. Happiness hugs Deepika Padukone like a warm blanket.
Her marriage to Ranveer Singh has been in the headlines. Things are just about settling down. Life is coming back to
normal. She finds contentment in marriage. It’s early days yet, sure. But she’s loving the idea of waking up with someone
beside her. She’s also liking playing the wife — seeing Ranveer off to work, calling him to find out what time he’ll be home,
what he’ll have for dinner... These are new experiences and she’s enjoying herself.
She may not have faced the camera for two years now. But that hasn’t kept her from other achievements. According to
Forbes India magazine, Deepika Padukone is the fourth highest paid celebrity in the country. Besides, she tops the list of
Asia’s sexiest women. She isn’t coy about accepting her achievements. As we talk, Deepika opens up about her career,
her wedding and Ranveer Singh like never before. Read on…

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COVER STORY

YOU’VE TOPPED THE LIST OF 50 SEXIEST work I’ve put in over the years. IS THAT THE REASON WHY YOU DIDN’T
ASIAN WOMEN. DO THESE THINGS MEAN Even if I’d demanded it, nobody is a SIGN FILMS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS?
ANYTHING TO YOU? fool to pay you that kind of money
for no reason. Where bridging the No. When it comes to movies, I’m
Honestly, no. I don’t mean I’m not wage disparity between actors and always led by my heart, my gut and
happy when I see my name there. But actresses is concerned, we still my instincts. Nothing excites me
my life’s not defined by it. Sexuality have a long way to go. But this is creatively enough than to get up
and sensuality need to be embraced. definitely a landmark moment. and go to work. Even when I did
We tend to believe it’s a wrong tag to four films simultaneously, it wasn’t
be associated with. But it’s not just YOU’RE EARNING MORE THAN MANY OF YOUR because I wanted to do four films
physical. It’s the mind, the spirit, it’s MALE CO-STARS TODAY. WILL THIS EMPOWER a year. It’s because they were all
your personality... As far as the listing OTHER ACTRESSES? different and creatively exciting.
is concerned, it’s great if my name is
on it. But my life’s not ruled by it. Yes it will. Often, I’m willing to WOULD YOU REDUCE YOUR FEE IF SOMETHING
let go of work because I know how EXCITING CAME YOUR WAY?
YOU’RE ALSO THE FOURTH HIGHEST PAID ACTOR much other people are getting paid.
IN INDIA CURRENTLY… People try to short-change you. It’s relative. It would depend upon
I’m confident enough to say no to how much the male actor is getting
That’s something I’m excited about. a film, an endorsement or even an paid. Everyone knows who’s getting
Especially, when wage disparity appearance. I’m not doing this for paid how much and why so. I’m not
has been such an important me. I’m doing this because I’d like delusional when it comes to that.
conversation, I’m glad it’s finally to pave the way for the generations I’m also aware of how much I deliver
come to the fore. I’m also proud that’ll follow. Someone has to take vis-à-vis the Khans, vis-à-vis the
of it because I’ve earned it, not this head on. I’m happy to do that. newer boys like Ranveer Singh,
demanded it. It’s backed by the Ranbir Kapoor or Varun Dhawan.
I know where I stand. I’m also aware
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a penny if the money is going to the
film. But I’ll not settle for being paid
less because they need to compensate
for the male actor. If you’re going to
say that don’t charge so much because
we want Ranbir Kapoor in the film
and we’ve got to pay him, then I’m
not okay with it. I’ll then demand
an equal amount.

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CHALLENGING ROLES TO COME YOUR WAY
DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS?

It was. But it also gave me time to
replenish myself and give my all
to Meghna Gulzar’s film (biopic on
acid-attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal).
Living life fully is important for your
work. I did everything I wanted to
do for so long. I spent time with

There are so many memorable moments of the wedding. M y mother
doing the kanyadaan... On November 15, after the Anand Karaj
ceremony was over, there was one boat to take Ranveer and me
back to the hotel from the venue. The sun was setting. It was the
first time after our marriage that we were alone. We listened to
our favourite song on full volume and literally rode into the sunset

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COVER STORY

I’m aware of how much I deliver vis-a-
vis the Khans... the newer boys like Ranveer
Singh, Ranbir Kapoor or Varun Dhawan...
I don’t want a penny if the money is going
to the film. But I’ll not settle for being paid
less because they need to compensate for the
_ _a Q "

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beyond everything, like infinity.
Dress: Bobo Calcutta
Shoes: Christian Louboutin COMING TO YOUR MARRIAGE, HAVE WE NOW
MOVED AWAY FROM THE NOTION THAT MARITAL
Belt: Zara STATUS OF AN ACTRESS AFFECTS THE
BOX-OFFICE?

Let’s hope so. Everyone is married.
Does that mean that the industry
comes to a standstill? Does that
mean that we have no girls left?
I guess, previously it was the person’s
choice more than box-office diktats.
If actresses didn’t work after marriage,
it was their decision to prioritise
something else over work. Probably,
they were exhausted and just wanted
to live life and nurture their families.
But I’m sure the millennial woman
doesn’t feel like that. When you don’t
feel like that, it won’t be that way.

WILL YOUR MARRIAGE AFFECT THE KIND OF
FILMS THAT’LL YOU’LL SAY YES TO NOW?

No, why should it? The journey of life
will. The kind of films that I do today
and the films I did five years ago are
different because I was in a creatively
different space then. But marriage is
not going to change anything.

ARE THERE ANY CHANGES IN YOU
AFTER MARRIAGE?

I’m a lot more grounded. I feel
secure, I feel protected. When you’re
in a relationship, there’s still a lot
of nerves, you’re still unsure,
no matter how long you’ve been
dating. I guess, the terms boyfriend
and girlfriend sound frivolous.
Somewhere, it doesn’t carry that
weightage as marriage does. Today
when we look at each other, there’s
a sense of responsibility.

IS IT JUST A MENTAL SWITCH?

The way Ranveer held my hand on
the day we got married, November 14
was different from the way he used to
hold it earlier. Or maybe it was just a
switch in my head. There’s a sense of
responsibility, which I can’t explain.
Now everything we do is ‘us’. Not to
say that in marriage you should forget
your individuality and independence.
But it’s also nice to know that today
I share a home with someone. Even
if he’s busy promoting his film, he

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comes back late at night. Even if he RANVEER MENTIONED IN A FILMFARE relationship, you go through your ups
walks in at 4 am, he’s coming home. INTERVIEW THAT WHILE HE WAS READY FOR and downs but we never broke up.
When you’re in a relationship it’s MARRIAGE, YOU TOOK TIME. WHAT TOOK YOU There was no major fight or saying
different. We didn’t want to live SO LONG TO DECIDE? let’s take time off and figure this out.
together and then see if we wanted to We’ve fought; we’ve had our ups and
marry each other or not. We’re both It was not about him. It was about downs. But we stuck through all of
traditional in that sense. Of course, whether I was ready to commit to that. We got engaged four years ago.
as boyfriend and girlfriend you stay a relationship. Because I’d been in
over, you go for holidays together but several relationships before and WHAT?
we used to come back and go to our many times my trust was broken.
own homes. We were clear that we’d When I met Ranveer, I was exhausted. No one knows this. We got engaged
start living together after marriage I had been constantly in and out four years ago. Only his parents and
and figure life as we go along. Or else of relationships. I just wanted to my parents and our respective sisters
where’s the beauty in the discovery? be alone for some time. I’ve never knew about it.
So now we’re figuring things out. Like casually dated anyone. I’ve been in
I’m figuring out his routine. I call him relationships since I was13. (Grins) YOU SAID YOUR TRUST HAS BEEN BROKEN
in the evening to check how his day Now that I’m married I can say this. MULTIPLE TIMES. DID IT MAKE YOU CYNICAL?
is going and what time he’s coming Whether it was one year, two years
home, what he will have for dinner… or three years, they were always Yes, it did. But marriage has changed
(Smiles) All of this is great. proper relationships. It was always it. When you give your 100 per cent
if you like someone you give it your to a relationship and your heart is
ELABORATE ON THIS LIVING TOGETHER? hundred per cent. broken not once but repeatedly, it
scars you for life. It has a negative
It’s beautiful living together. I’m sure So when this relationship, which impact on your later relationships.
cynics will say you’ve just gotten I was in ended in 2012, I was like I’m It was difficult for Ranveer, who
done. I wanted to try out this concept had to deal with it. The only reason

I’d been in several relationships before and many times my trust
was broken. When this relationship Iwww.t.me/njm_magz was in ended in 2012, I was

like I’m done. I wanted to try out this concept of casual dating.
Then Ranveer and I met, I told him I realise there’ s a connection
between us. I really like you but I want to keep it open. I don’t
want to commit. If I get attracted to different people I’ m going to

do my thing. But I couldn’t get myself to do any of that

married to him, wait for 15 years of casual dating. I just did not want we have come out of it successfully
or 25 years. We’ll figure it out to be answerable to anyone. When is because of him. I didn’t give up
then. For now, it’s the best feeling Ranveer and I met in 2012, on the idea of love but I had my
in the world. I looked forward to I told him I realise there’s a insecurities. You start doubting even
living together because I moved connection between us. I really a genuine action of the other person.
out of home at a young age to start like you but I want to keep it open. Because you’re so scared it’s going
working. A lot of my friends used I don’t want to commit. If I get to happen to you again. It has taken
to say we can’t wait to get out of attracted to different people I’m a lot of effort on his part and a lot of
our house. I was the opposite. I got going to do my thing. But nothing counselling sessions on my part to
out young. I craved for my family. happened. I couldn’t get myself to do understand that every person and
When we were dating, it was about any of that. At the same time, every relationship is different. I had
spending time with his family or I did not emotionally invest in this to make Ranveer understand that
going to Bangalore to be with my relationship. But now when I look I was reacting in that manner
parents. I’d crave that quality time back, six months into it I was pretty because of certain incidents that
where you wake up in the morning much emotionally invested in us. happened in my life. He was
and have someone to talk to while After that it was when do we get extremely patient with me through
you’re having breakfast. For the last married? I was never unsure about all my doubts, my insecurities. He
15 years, I was alone. him. Of course, in a six-year long constantly reassured me.

COVER STORY

For Ranveer’ s father I’m like a daughter. DO YOU KNOW THE PASSWORD TO HIS PHONE?

Ummm... no.

But for his mom, I’ m like a friend, a beti SO YOU NEVER CHECK HIS PHONE?
also. I can tell her my deepest darkest I don’t need to.
secrets. Uncle is emotional, he breaks down RANVEER MENTIONED THAT THE WEDDING
easily. Mum’ s an absolute chiller. Like she WAS ORGANISED BY YOU. WHEN WAS THE FIRST
will party with the youngsters till eight in TIME YOU THOUGHT OF A WEDDING?

the morning Ever since I was five years old. Every
girl dreams about it. But I thought
of marrying him after Padmaavat.
We knew it was going to happen, it
was just a matter of time. When the

WHAT DOES HE BRING TO THE RELATIONSHIP? He’s extremely intelligent and it’s film released, it just felt correct. He
was of course ready but had already

We both bring a lot of stability in from here that his creative decisions committed to a few projects. He

each other’s lives. I’d say he brings are taken. He’s clear about what wasn’t sure if he’d be able to take out

stability in mine. But I read him say he wants in his career, about the the time. But he made it work.

in your interview that I bring stability demography he caters to, what kind HE WANTED YOU TO HAVE THE WEDDING
in his life. He said that he wouldn’t of superstardom he wants to achieve YOU DREAMT OF?
have been able to handle the kind and for that what kind of work he

of success that came his way but for needs to do for that. At the same That’s him. Also, he didn’t have

me. Similarly, he has played a large time, he’ll know about this rapper the time to organise the wedding.

part in making this relationship in a remote place. Or some random Honestly, I wouldn’t have liked any

successful. I was scarred. But he was designer of whom I’ve never heard. interruptions. It’s so much easier if

so honest, so patient that he gave me He’s so aware. just one person made the decisions

grounding. I knew he was the person HOW DO YOUwwBwOT.tH.mINe/FnLUjmEN_CmEagEAzCH and moves ahead. But certain things
for me because he gives me comfort, OTHER CREATIVELY? have to be planned with the family
stability and security. There’s never and we did that.

a moment of anxiety. When I call We don’t make decisions for each YOUR EQUATION WITH RANVEER’S FAMILY?
him and if he doesn’t answer my other. We might talk to each other

call, I don’t have to worry. It’s such a about our projects. But, eventually he It’s interesting. For his father I’m like

silly thing but yet such an important makes his own decisions and I take a daughter. But for his mom, I’m like

thing. I don’t have to worry about his mine. As actors we are different. Our a friend, a beti also. I can tell her my

whereabouts. I’ve lived with that fear process to approach a film is also deepest darkest secrets. It’s stupid to

for years before this. different. He does take advice from explain because I can’t even put it

YOU TWO ARE SUCH DIFFERENT PEOPLE. HE’S me about a film or an endorsement. into words. There’s nothing that
LIKE A WHIRLWIND WHILE YOU ARE SO CALM… Of course, he has Yash Raj Films but I have to keep from them. They are
as his wife he also loops me in to like my parents now, they are my

(Laughs) Not many people know understand my perspective. family. Uncle is emotional, he breaks

that when he is with me, he’s in down easily. Mum’s an absolute
chiller. Like she will party with the
shavaasan (relaxed) mode. I ask what SO WHO HOLDS THE REMOTE CONTROL?

happened to your energy. He’ll say It’s me. I guess he’d say the same. youngsters till eight in the morning.

‘I’m conserving it because I have to Ranveer and I didn’t want to live together.
attend an event, I have to spend it We’ re both traditional in that sense. Of
there’. With him, there’s no holding course, as boyfriend and girlfriend you stay
back, he’s all heart and he gives. over, you go for holidays together but we
When he goes on a reality show after used to go back to our own homes. We were
just sleeping for two hours, he’ll give clear that we’d start living together after
everything to that show. But at the marriage and figure life as we go along
same time, he’s also that guy who’ll
come home and vegetate. We joke
with each other, play with each other,
eat together. Sometimes, there’s only
silence between us. The side that not
many people know of or which does
not come out often is his intelligence.

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WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT WE DON’T
KNOW ABOUT THE WEDDING?

People said the pictures looked
magical and that’s what the wedding
was - magical. There’s not one thing
that went wrong. It was raining
in Italy. But on the morning of
November 13, when I was getting
my mehendi done the sun came out.
Suddenly, it was a clear blue sky.

WERE YOU APPREHENSIVE ABOUT THE RAIN?

No I wasn’t. Because we believed
that it’d be magical. It’s all about the
energy we put in. It was raining on
the night of November 12 too. We
had a formal sit down dinner that
night. But at no point did the weather
disturb. We needed clear weather on
the 13th, 14th and 15th of November.
That happened. On the 16th, when
people started leaving it started
raining again.

WHAT WAS THE REASON BEHIND

GUARDING THE WEDDING SO MUCH? NO
PICTURES CAME OUT EXCEPT THE ONES YOU

GUYS RELEASED OFFICIALLY…

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we asked our guests not to have cell

phones was because we wanted

them to be present in the moment.

Usually, everyone is on their cell

phones, capturing the moment.

These moments should be in your

mind and heart as they’re never

going to come back. Every single

guest, I kid you not, is so thankful.

Choker: Beg Borrow Steal Studio People who’ve never danced in
Long Necklace: Valliyan their lives were on the dance floor.
Dress: Zara People who’ve never tasted alcohol

I knew Ranveer was the person for me because were tasting wine. That’s how free
he gives me comfort, stability and security.
people were. They were emotionally
present there and they didn’t have
any choice but to talk to each other.

There’ s never a moment of anxiety. When Since we were a small group of just
uncles, aunties, cousins and friends
I call him and if he doesn’ t answer my call, we could ask them to leave their
phones behind. Everyone who has
I don’ t have to worry. It’ s such a silly thing meant something to us in our life
was there. They understood where
but it’ s such an important thing. I don’ t we were coming from.
have to worry about his whereabouts. I’ve ONE MEMORY FROM THE WEDDING THAT’LL
STAY WITH YOU FOREVER…

lived with that fear for years before this There are so many memorable
moments. My mother doing the
kanyadaan. Also that moment on

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Priyanka’s (Chopra)
also someone, who has
craved stability in a
relationship. I don’t
know Nick (Jonas)
that well but you can

tell that she feels
settled. These things
were important to her.
Like to find love, to
find a person who
gives it his hundred
per cent... I’m thrilled
she’s found it. It’s been
a rollercoaster for her

as well

November 13, when I was getting Earrings, shorts and t-shirt: it’ll be beautiful. That’s what this
my mehendi done and the sun Beg Borrow Steal Studio journey will be.
came out. Ranveer and I have a Jacket: The Source
connection with the sun, we love Shoes: Christian Louboutin FINALLY, WHAT’S THE BEST THING THAT
the sun. Everything was perfect. RANVEER HAS TOLD YOU?
Not one bag got misplaced, no one to her. Like to find love, to find a
missed a flight, it was all in place. person who gives it his hundred He says a lot of things. Honestly,
On November 15, after the Anand per cent, who gives the stability
Karaj ceremony was over, there was you look for in a relationship. She he’s generous with words. That’s
one boat to take Ranveer and me has craved it. I’m thrilled she’s
back to the hotel from the venue. found it. It’s been a rollercoaster one of the things that made me
The sun was setting… it was the first for her as well.
time after our marriage that we were realise why I love him. Some years
alone. We listened to our favourite WHAT’S THE ONE THING THAT YOU’LL NEVER
song on full volume and literally COMPROMISE ON IN MARRIAGE? ago, when I was making more
rode into the sunset.
Individuality. Had you asked money than him, he was okay with
RIGHT AFTER YOU PRIYANKA CHOPRA me this before I got married or
GOT MARRIED. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO if I was with someone else, I’d it. It was evident not only in what
SAY ABOUT THAT? have probably said honesty or
infidelity. But it doesn’t come up he told me, even in his actions.
She’s also someone, who has craved anymore. If one can find a beautiful
stability in a relationship. I don’t balance between understanding Also, the fact that he has never
know Nick (Jonas) that well but and respecting one another and at
you can tell that she feels settled. the same time being who you are, held back what he thinks of me.
Whatever little I know of her, I
know these things were important Recently, he said in the Filmfare

interview that I keep him grounded,

that I keep him rooted. That’s a nice

thing to say and know. „

FEATURE

NEWSMAKERSMARRIAGES AND MALADIES, SCANDAL AND OUTRAGE,
LOVE AND LOSS… 2018 SCALED THE DEVASTATING
2018EXTREMES. RAHUL GANGWANI LISTS B-TOWN’S TOP
HEADLINE GRABBERS LAST YEAR
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The year 2018 was a milestone for Ranveer
Singh and Deepika Padukone in more ways than
one. The two not only peaked professionally
but also attained personal bliss. Ranveer
and Deepika’s Padmaavat raced past all the
controversy to rake in 300 crore-plus, making
it the pair’s biggest hit till now. Ranveer was
in the news for signing mega projects like Zoya
Akhtar’s Gully Boy, Rohit Shetty’s Simmba, Kabir
Khan’s ’83 and Karan Johar’s Takht. Deepika,
on the other hand, kept everyone guessing
about her next project until she announced a
biopic with Meghna Gulzar. She will be playing
acid-attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. DeepVeer
triggered an internet meltdown when they
announced they would be getting married
on November 14-15. Well, the much-awaited
pictures from their dreamlike Lake Como
wedding in Italy went global the moment they
were released. The couple kept the netizens
glued to their screens with their back to back
receptions in Bengaluru and Mumbai. The
Mumbai bash had stalwarts like Amitabh
Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan letting their
hair down till the wee hours.

#MeToo, #SonamKiShaadi, #Sridevi, #DeepVeerWedding #Nickyanka… The top trending hashtags of
2018 give a rear side view of the year flown past. Tanushree Dutta returned to India after a decade
and accused co-star Nana Patekar of sexual harassment. Her revelation kick-started the #MeToo
movement in India. The year will also be earmarked for the tragedy – Sridevi’s untimely demise. Other
heartbreakers were Sonali Bendre, Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor being diagnosed with precarious
ailments. 2018 will also be heralded as the year of the big fat Indian wedding and new relationships.
You had Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone getting hitched in Italy, Sonam Kapoor and Anand
Ahuja’s wedding videos going viral, Priyanka Chopra surprising all with her roka ceremony with Nick
Jonas and Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi getting married secretly. We also have a new power couple

on the block – #Ralia aka Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora set the
rumour mills in an overdrive when they were spotted on several occasions together, confirming their

long simmering romance. Here’s a low down on the movers and shakers of 2018…

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Chopra continued to enjoy global
domination. More than the movies she
signed, it was the desi girl’s romance with
American pop prince Nick Jonas that set
the rumour mills afire. Nick’s visit to India
in June confirmed their relationship. She
also created a furore, when she walked
out of Salman Khan’s Bharat. The reason
apparently being her soon-to-happen
engagement. Nickyanka, as they are called
by fans, flew down to India again in August
and took their relationship to the next level
with an intimate roka ceremony. And come
December, we saw the biggest wedding of
the year. Nick and Priyanka got married at
the royal Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur amidst
close friends and family in a Hindu as well
as Catholic ceremony. Pictures and videos
from the ceremonies broke the internet as
did the receptions in Delhi and Mumbai
subsequently.

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DUTTA KAPOOR AND
ALIA BHATT
Tanushree Dutta
can be dubbed as This was a romance
the vanguard of the waiting to happen.
much-needed #MeToo Ever since Ranbir
movement in India. Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
After a decade of being were signed for Ayan
subjugated into silence, Mukerji’s Brahmastra,
Tanushree Dutta blew the whistle and the two were keenly
alleged that co-actor Nana Patekar harassed observed. From the
her on the set of Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss (2009). beginning, Ranbir was
The controversy burned the internet and forthcoming about
soon had a domino effect, with more women their relationship. Alia
outing their molesters. Nana Patekar was too didn’t shy away
compelled to quit Housefull 3. An FIR was from accepting the
filed by Tanushree against the veteran. man in her life. Her
social media posts
#TheyToo featuring RK and their
families were loved by
Ï Ï Ï fans. Professionally,
Alia established
SAJID KHAN VIKAS BAHL ALOK NATH herself as one of the
most bankable stars
Three women An ex-employee of Director Vinta Nanda with Raazi being a
accused Sajid Khan Phantom Films accused revealed that she had blockbuster. Ranbir
been raped by actor bounced back with
of inappropriate director Vikas Bahl of Alok Nath. Soon a lot a bang with Sanju.
behaviour and sexual sexual harassment. He was The film, which made
thrown out of the company of other women around 340 crores,
harassment. Sajid, also spoke about the stands among the top
who was directing as his partners Anurag indignity they had hits of 2018.
Housefull 3, was Kashyap and Vikramaditya allegedly suffered at the
hands of the actor.
sacked. Motwane withdrew
support. The company was
dissolved. Vikas, has filed
a defamation case against

Anurag and Vikram.

IRRFAN KHAN AYUSHMANN KHURRANA

Fans of Irrfan Khan He’s the dark horse, racing towards a glowing
were shattered when horizon. After being almost written off, the
rumours of his ill- charming actor-singer soared high in 2017
health started doing with back-to-back hits Bareilly Ki Barfi and
the rounds. The same Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. In 2018 too, he
was confirmed by delivered two uninterrupted blockbusters.
the actor, when he AndhaDhun is said to be the most critically
shared that he had acclaimed film of the year, while Badhaai
been diagnosed with Ho has zoomed its way to the 100-crore club,
neuroendocrine tumour making Ayushmann the man of the moment.
in March. Soon after, In his personal life, however, he suffered a
Irrfan left the country minor setback when wife Tahira Kashyap was
and moved to London diagnosed with first stage breast cancer. The
for his treatment. Recent devoted husband has been by her side.
reports suggest that
he’s reacting well to SONALI BENDRE
the treatment and will
return home soon. Another actor, who hit a
rough patch health-wise,
is Sonali Bendre. In a SRIDEVI
shocking revelation, Sonali
shared the news of her February 24, 2018
being diagnosed with high will remain a
grade metastatic cancer in dark day for the
early July. The actor flew film industry.
off to New York City for The untimely
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superstar Sridevi
SONAM KAPOOR due to 'accidental
drowning' in Dubai,
#SonamKiShaadi was trending sent shockwaves
in the summer of 2018. The around the world.
gorgeous Sonam Kapoor tied the The film fraternity
knot with entrepreneur Anand and her fans were
Ahuja in Mumbai and sent social left in a state of
gloom. Amidst wild
media into a tizzy. speculation, her
Her three day-long mortal remains were
wedding celebration brought to India.
The flower-filled
was a metaphor funeral procession,
of #Everyday which saw thousands
Phenomenal. joining in, was a
farewell befitting her
Her reception gigantic stature.
saw biggies
like Shah Rukh
Khan, Salman
Khan, Kareena
Kapoor Khan,
Ranveer Singh
and Varun
Dhawan dance
the night away.
The inside videos
stirred a virtual
tsunami.

FEATURE RISHI KAPOOR NEHA DHUPIA
AND ANGAD BEDI
RAJKUMMAR RAO When Rishi Kapoor
suddenly announced that 2018 was definitely
Already lauded for his the year of weddings.
immense talent, 2018 he was leaving for New Just after the Sonam
anointed Rajkummar Rao York for treatment, it left Kapoor-Anand
as a star of the popular his fans and the fraternity Ahuja wedding,
world as well. His film Stree anxious. Wife Neetu Neha Dhupia and
dabbled in a new genre – Kapoor and son Ranbir Angad Bedi surprised
horror comedy – and set the Kapoor too accompanied everyone with their
cash registers ringing. His him. Rumours about him sudden and quiet
never-seen-before comic being diagnosed with cancer nupitals. There were
timing pulled in audiences starting doing the rounds, rumours of the two
and had the producers though the family rubbished seeing each other
laughing to the bank. them. No sooner had he but no one imagined
reached New York that the they’d get married
news of mother Krishna Raj secretly. Neha
Kapoor passing away came and Angad had an
as a jolt. Rishi, who’s said to intimate gurudwara
have been exceptionally close wedding in Delhi
to his mother, sadly, couldn’t with only family. The
be present for her last rites. We couple turned parents
wish him a speedy recovery. to baby girl Mehr.

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RANAUT
Even before, she had
Kangana Ranaut was in the signed her first film,
news again. The talented all eyes were on Janhvi
actress apparently had a Kapoor. When she signed
tiff with Manikarnika: The Dharma Productions’
Queen Of Jhansi director, Dhadak, the buzz around
Krrish. Reportedly, he the star daughter grew
walked out of the film. stronger. Sadly, mother
Kangana then took over Sridevi wasn’t around
as the captain of the ship. to witness her debut.
Few days later, Sonu Young Janhvi set aside the
Sood too walked out of personal tragedy to give
the film citing differences her best. Dhadak, with
with Kangana. Both the Ishaan Khatter, was a hit.
parties had their versions. Mega films in her kitty, red
However, the teaser of the carpet appearances and
film has received a great huge fans… the beautiful
Janhvi is poised to play
response. The film out her destiny.
will release in
January 2019.

RADHIKA APTE

The reticent Radhika Apte became the digital superstar courtesy

her roles in Netflix’s original series Sacred Games and Ghoul.

She even had a barrage of memes made on her for her massive

presence on the streaming website. The dusky Radhika dazzled

on the big screen too with films like PadMan and And .

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VARUN
DHAWAN

Varun Dhawan
continued his
winning streak
at the box-office
with the offbeat
October and
the unique Sui
Dhaaga: Made
In India. The
films also got the
critics rooting
for Varun. On
the personal
side, he made
news when in
an interview
with Filmfare he
spoke candidly
about his deep
relationship
with long-
time girlfriend
Natasha Dalal.

FEATURE

ARJUN KAPOOR ANUSHKA SHARMA
& MALAIKA
ARORA Anushka Sharma’s home production Pari
earned her praise for her performance but
Arjun Kapoor and Malaika couldn’t make mwuwwch.t.mmeo/nojmla_hm.aHgzer second
Arora were rumoured to film, Sui Dhaaga: Made In India got her
be in a relationship for both critical and box-office success.
the longest time. Though However, it was her expression from the
neither spoke about it nor film, which became a blockbuster in the
were they spotted together. meme world. She’s expected to deliver
However, the last few another fantastic performance in Zero. Her
months have witnessed a social media PDA with hubby/cricketer Virat
change. It all started with Kohli enjoys great traffic. The couple invited
the two sitting next to each controversy when they reprimanded a guy for
other at a fashion show. littering and posted the video online.
That was followed by their
attending parties together.
The May-December
romance was confirmed
when the couple was
snapped walking hand-in-
hand at Milan airport. They
were there to celebrate
Malaika’s birthday. Latest
reports suggest that Arjun
and Malaika will tie the
knot soon.

SHAHID KAPOOR

Shahid Kapoor started the year on a high note with
Padmaavat. In his personal life, he turned father
again when wife Mira Rajput gave birth to a beautiful
baby boy. The excited daddy remarked that his family
was now complete. The couple has named their little
boy Zain. Misha is their older daughter.

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INTERVIEW

PLAYING IN THE

BIG LEAGUE
SONU KE TITU KI SWEETY GIRL, NUSHRAT BHARUCHA, TELLS RAGHUVENDRA SINGH
THAT SHE’S ENJOYING HER SUCCESS

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long journey, the
pretty Nushrat Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Bharucha has
finally tasted EARLIER, PEOPLE USED TO SAY YOU’RE NOT HEROINE MATERIAL.YOU
blockbuster success. Her CAN ONLY PLAY A FRIEND’S ROLE. SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY EVEN REMARKED,
films with Luv Ranjan, ‘YOU CAN’T BE A HEROINE BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE ALMOND EYES’
Pyaar Ka Punchnama
(PKP, 2011) and Pyaar Dhoka (LSD, 2010) co-star experience. I’m sure this months she left the show
Ka Punchnama 2 (PKP Rajkummar. “I wanted one will be an even better and set her sights on the
2, 2015) were hugely to do a different film. It’s journey,” she gushes. big screen. She featured in
successful. But with his great that I got to do that films like Kal Kisne Dekha
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety with Hansal sir. I love his Nushrat’s entry into and Jai Santoshi Maa
(SKTKS) this year, she cinema, his characters and showbiz was rather (2006). But it was Dibakar
has entered the coveted the world he creates,” she unplanned. Her parents Banerjee’s dark Love
100-crore club. The big says. “Also Raj! I’m most never wanted her to do Sex Aur Dhokha, where
success of a small film has excited to work with him films. It was just a random Nushrat played a victim of
dramatically changed the again after eight years. call for an audition that got honour killing, that won
perception around Nushrat. LSD was an amazing her a role in the TV serial her notice.
The unconventional actor’s Kitty Party. After a few
now being considered as a
heroine, who can deliver.
Currently, she’s shooting
for two films. First is a
comedy titled Turram
Khan, opposite Rajkummar
Rao. It’s directed by Hansal
Mehta and produced by
Ajay Devgn and mentor
Luv Ranjan. She has
another quirky comedy
titled Dream Girl with
Ayushmann Khurrana on
the floor as well.

Turram Khan reunites
her with her Love Sex Aur

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