Bollywood's Trailblazer
Travel+Leisure India|October 2021
In his first cover shoot since the pandemic hit, Ayushmann Khurrana soaks up the Mumbai sun at Mandira Bedi’s beautiful bungalow on Madh Island, and talks about how travel has changed him in more ways than one.
Aindrila Mitra
Bollywood's Trailblazer

Ayushmann Khurrana enjoys a moment of quiet in Mandira Bedi’s Airbnb bungalow on Madh Island.

ON HIM: Sheer shirt, ₹4,018, Polite Society; houndstooth trousers, price on request, Ermenegildo Zegna; loafers, price on request, Christian Louboutin; Iconic Link Arctic steel watch, ₹19,999, Daniel Wellington.

Produced by AINDRILA MITRA

Photographed by TARUN KHIWAL

Assisted by NITHIN JOSEPH & ABHISHEK VERMA

Styled by ISHA BHANSALI

Assisted by KHUSHI BHATIA

Make-up by SANJAY YADAV

Hair by MOHD JAVED (TEAM HAKIM’S AALIM)

Location: MANDIRA BEDI’S HOUSE ON AIRBNB (MADH ISLAND)

Khurrana is also a musician-singer and has lent his voice to many Bollywood songs.

ON HIM: Rust suit, price on request, Ermenegildo Zegna; blue shirt and canvas sneakers, prices on request, Gucci; yellow silk tie, ₹8,000, Brooks Brothers; automatic steel watch, ₹29,999, Daniel Wellington.

I lived in Mumbai for 12 years, but never did i think of entering the cocoon of Madh Island—barely an hour’s drive from the city’s suburbs. As our car parks at Mandira Bedi’s home—a beautiful four-bedroom property overlooking the Arabian Sea in Erangal village—an instant sense of serenity envelops me.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة October 2021 من Travel+Leisure India.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة October 2021 من Travel+Leisure India.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من TRAVEL+LEISURE INDIA مشاهدة الكل
Travel, Leisure, And Everything In Between
Travel+Leisure India

Travel, Leisure, And Everything In Between

Shibani and Farhan Akhtar share their travel dynamics, love for luxury, and why Raffles Udaipur, with its serene ambiance, is the ultimate getaway.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
10 Elevated Experiences in The Lap Of Luxury
Travel+Leisure India

10 Elevated Experiences in The Lap Of Luxury

Travel in a luxury caravan, cook a meal with Michelin-starred chefs, chill in your private in-villa wine cellar and snorkel with seahorses-here is our handpicked list of 10 unique indulgences at some of the finest hotels across the world

time-read
6 mins  |
November 2024
The Sound Luxury
Travel+Leisure India

The Sound Luxury

In 2024, the sound of Kenny G has been replaced by lo-fi beats in resorts and elevators, transforming the traditional musical landscape. Ambient music has become essential for crafting the perfect atmosphere.

time-read
7 mins  |
November 2024
APPETITE for LIFE
Travel+Leisure India

APPETITE for LIFE

Dandelion roots and pea greens, truffles and wild mountain thyme: a meal in Slovenia is like a walk in a fairy-tale forest. Sierra Crane Murdoch falls under the country's spell.

time-read
10+ mins  |
November 2024
Silk Route Revival
Travel+Leisure India

Silk Route Revival

With its luxe offerings and ease of visa-free access to several countries, including India, Kazakhstan is slowly opening doors to travellers with a whole new set of handouts beyond the exotic, explores Shikha Tripathi

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
A TRANQUIL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Travel+Leisure India

A TRANQUIL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

At Raffles Udaipur, discover the art of slowing down and connecting with history, nature, and yourself.

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
Basking in Opulence
Travel+Leisure India

Basking in Opulence

Lights, camera, glam. What is it about Rajasthan, especially Udaipur, that spells luxury travel like no other?

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
Tradition in Modern Tapestry
Travel+Leisure India

Tradition in Modern Tapestry

Waris Ahluwalia's insights on sustainable practices and the power of human connection in his creative journey reflect through his words, and his work.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
Design, Diversity, and Sustainability
Travel+Leisure India

Design, Diversity, and Sustainability

Roopal Patel discusses the evolving landscape of global fashion, the power of personal style, her vision for a more inclusive industry, and the future of design in an insightful exchange with Samreen Tungekar

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
MUMBAI TO MILAN: LUXURY, CULTURE AND CULINARY DELIGHTS
Travel+Leisure India

MUMBAI TO MILAN: LUXURY, CULTURE AND CULINARY DELIGHTS

Tanya Khanijow enjoys the best of Milan with Lufthansa, from stylish shopping to tasting the city's culinary delights.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024