Forbes India Magazine - December 21, 2018

In this issue

The Forbes India Celebrity 100 is an annual list of the 100 top-earning celebrities from the world of entertainment, sport and literature. The issue mentions not just the estimated wealth that they accumulated over the years because of their work but also gives an insight into the lives they lead. The edition is treasure trove of stories about the success and struggles of some of these stars. Watch out for profiles of Sachin Tendulkar, Akshay Kumar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Sunil Chhetri. Besides, there’s a freewheeling interview with rapper Badshah and trend stories on rising YouTube stars and social media influencers. It’s a must-have in one’s collection.

The Right Pitch

Leveraging on his personal values as a cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar continues to flourish as a covetable brand five years after his retirement.

10+ mins

Game Changer

From fighting the bad guys and essaying comic roles to doing films based on real life, Akshay Kumar has not just evolved but also hit a purple patch.

8 mins

Taking Centre Stage

Deepika Padukone has had several hits over the past few years. With her latest, Padmaavat, she continues to be at the top of her game.

9 mins

Mr Dependable

With four hits in two years, Ayushmann Khurana has proved himself to be a bankable star. The challenge now is to be more responsible with his choices.

10 mins

Radical And Apt

With six releases across multiple platforms, the Sacred Games actor can call 2018 her own. Now, the challenge is to sustain herself in the mainstream.

9 mins

Sunil Chhetri- Lord Of The 90 Minutes

Prolific and fitter than ever, India’s highest-paid footballer Sunil Chhetri is hand-holding the game into a new era of professionalism and excellence.

9 mins

The Motley Stars

India’s new YouTube celebrities are going well beyond urban audiences, with varied languages and content.

10+ mins

Street Cred

From the slums of Mumbai, Vivian Fernandes has risen the ranks of rap to straddle both indie and Bollywood.

6 mins

'Only Talent Will Survive'

It isn’t just about churning out party anthems and catchy lyrics. Rapper Badshah is a sharp businessman, who has been building his larger-than-life stage persona into a brand that now extends to apparel, content production, hospitality and TV.

9 mins

InvestIng In Influencers

Marketers are paying big bucks to cash in on celebrities’ social media followers.

9 mins

The Activist Star

For Parvathy, choosing the right script goes hand in hand with making the Malayalam film industry a safer place for women.

5 mins

'Regional Cinema Is Evolving To Tell Interesting Stories'

Viacom18’s Nikhil Sane is bullish about films in local languages and says content matters first, and then the star.

6 mins

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