Hello! India Magazine - December 2023

In this issue

Luxury is a way of life; one that goes far beyond merely indulging in expensive brands. It’s about having the freedom of choice — to live life on one’s own terms. And who better than the football legend David Beckham to drive this point home? HELLO! has collated a rather incisive story, culled from interactions with his inner coterie, delving into the details of his eponymous Netflix series. As 2023 comes to an end, we take a closer look at the concept of luxury which has evolved from its loud, blatant branding to a quieter, more sophisticated version. To that end, we have the distinguished journalist and resident fashionista, Sujata Assomull, offering her insights and deciphering this new narrative for us. In keeping with December’s opulent theme, the beloved digital creator Riaan George gives us the lowdown on the A to Z of luxury—delineating the hottest brands and most popular trends for 2024.
HELLO! had a special cover shoot with the Bollywood sensation, Kriti Sanon, who recently won the coveted National Film Award for her heartwarming performance in Mimi. The star opened up in a candid chat about her journey to the top, one that she made on her own terms, exemplifying our theme, the luxury of choice.
As we gear up for the upcoming Christmas celebrations, we also showcase some fabulously well-laid tables from New Delhi and Mumbai — inspiring you to amp up your festive plans.
We hope this issue brings you all the joy and cheer this festive season. Team HELLO! wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

INDIA'S MOST INVITED 2023

They love the high life, wield oodles of power and are surrounded by the shutterbugs. Meet India’s Most Invited of 2023 — a special list HELLO! has become renowned for over the years. These men and women rule the social roost, run conglomerates, the box offices and, in a few rare cases, do nothing but party, making them the envy of millions who’d kill to spend a single day in the shoes of these fortunate few. Bringing their A-game on the sartorial front, gracing fashion weeks, perpetually jetting around the world, our list of glamazons and titans of their respective fields manage to balance both work and pleasure — a rare quality that’s easier to point out than imbibe. ‘Let the party begin,’ is their mantra, as they get papped from Mumbai to New York and everywhere in between

6 mins

BOLLYWOOD'S GEN Z BESTIE ORHAN 'ORRY' AWATRAMANI

THE INTERNET'S LEADING MAN GIVES HELLO! A PEEK INTO HIS LIFE BEHIND THE CAMERAS, GARNERING FAME OVERNIGHT AND THE RULES HE LIVES BY, REVEALING JUST ENOUGH WHILE PRESERVING THAT MYSTERIOUS AURA

9 mins

CLOSER THAN EVER AS THEIR SUCCESS HITS A NEW HIGH DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM

OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR 25-YEAR LOVE STORY, REVEALING THE SECRETS OF BUILDING A FAMILY - AND A BRAND

6 mins

KRITI SANON'S SCRIPT TO STARDOM

JOIN THE BOLLYWOOD SENSATION ON HER VICTORY LAP AS SHE CLINCHES HER FIRST-EVER NATIONAL AWARD FOR MIMI. HELLO! DELVES INTO HER GENUINE TALENT, GROUNDED APPROACH AND THRIVING CAREER

6 mins

TORCHBEARER OF THOUGHTFUL LUXURY SANJANA LUNIA

THE COMPASSIONATE AFFLUENCE ADVOCATE GRACIOUSLY OPENS THE DOORS OF HER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME IN NEW DELHI'S CHHATARPUR FOR A CONVERSATION ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, ADVENTURE SPORTS AND MORE

3 mins

THE ROYAL COUTURIER RAGHAVENDRA RATHORE

IN A FREE-WHEELING INTERVIEW WITH HELLO! THE SEASONED FASHION DESIGNER COVERS TWO DECADES OF SARTORIAL BRILLIANCE AND REVEALS THE MOST IMPORTANT TRAIT HE’S EMBRACED FROM HIS REGAL LINEAGE HAS BEEN EMPATHY, WHICH ENSURES HIS DESIGNS RESONATE WITH THE HEART

5 mins

FROM PAST TO PRESENT: A CHIC TWIST ON STYLING HEIRLOOMS

WHOLEHEARTEDLY EMBRACING THE TREND OF RE-WEARING, THESE CONNOISSEURS OF LUXURY DELVE INTO THEIR CLOSETS FOR CHERISHED FAMILY PIECES, STYLING THEM WITH A CONTEMPORARY FLAIR EXCLUSIVELY FOR HELLO!

2 mins

A GLITTERING HERITAGE

WITH ENCHANTING TALES OF 184-CARAT DIAMONDS AND THE PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT OSTRICH PLUME TO MODEL THE NIZAM OF HYDERABAD’S NECKLACE, JEWELLER SHREYANS GANDHI SHOWCASES HIS FAMILY’S ENDURING BUSINESS LEGACY AND ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

4 mins

CONSCIOUS COUTURE SHOWING LOVE FOR PRELOVED

HOW HAVE SUSTAINABLE FASHION PRACTICES INFLUENCED YOUR WARDROBES? HELLO! ASKS THREE WOMEN IN THE GENTLY USED LUXURY BUSINESS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES

8 mins

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2024 QUIET VERSUS LOUD LUXURY

OLD WEALTH AESTHETICS OR LOGO-HEAVY LABELS: WHICH WILL PREVAIL, OR CAN BOTH CO-EXIST IN THE EVOLVING LUXURY LANDSCAPE? SUJATA ASSOMULL EXPLORES THESE TRENDS AND ANTICIPATES WHAT THE NEW YEAR HOLDS

5 mins

DISCOVER JAIPUR'S FINEST JEWELS WITH BIRDHICHAND GHANSHYAMDAS JEWELLERS

A name synonymous with luxury and artisanal skill, they proudly unveil their latest diamond jewellery collection, as HELLO! speaks with the Yash Agarwal, the third-generation jeweller and creative director of the brand — fondly regarded as the keeper of Jaipur’s bejewelled heritage

3 mins

BRINGING BALI TO BENGALURU SUN-KISSED SPLENDOUR

ANU AND PAWAN MEHTA'S DAZZLING HOME IN THE SWANKY YEMALUR ENCLAVE EFFORTLESSLY MERGES THE ALLURE OF THE OUTDOORS WITH INDOOR LIVING

3 mins

THE VISIONARY VARUN CHAUDHARY

THE YOUNG SCION OF CG CORP GLOBAL, LEADING THE GROWTH OF INDIA’S FAVOURITE WAI WAI NOODLES WORLDWIDE, SHARES HIS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEYS, ALONG WITH HIS PASSION FOR CINEMA, FAMILY AND MORE

5 mins

MUMBAI'S STYLISH IT GIRLS AANCHAL & AISHWARYA

THE RISING DESIGNER AND SOCIAL MEDIA MAVEN SPILL THE BEANS ON ALL THINGS LOVE, LIFE, LUXURY AND FASHION UNLOCKING THEIR SECRETS ON HOW TO LIVE LIFE FABULOUSLY!

5 mins

A CULINARY ADVENTURE WITH MASSIMO BOTTURA

Rashmi Uday Singh catches up with the awardwinning chef at his 1 8th-century Italian villa and savours gastronomic delights extending beyond the renowned Osteria Francescana

4 mins

Teesta Bhandare

The associate director of the celebrated Art Mumbai shares insights into her passion, intersections of fashion and gender, and dating deal-breakers in a chat with HELLO!

2 mins

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