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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL

Breaking every bar of what stands dogmatic in terms of a 'small town girl', Neha Sharma is a name synonymous with a self-made star. In a tête-à-tête with WA, she gets candid about work and life.

IN POETRY OF LOVE SHABANA AZMI & JAVED AKHTAR

Padma Bhushan Awardees Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar make an extremely talented duo and share a deep love for each other. Married for over 37 years, the couple has had its share of ebbs and flows, continuing to thrive in their lives.

A Bohemian Summer

With the onset of mid summer's night wherein we will soon be welcoming the most colourful time from last few years. Let's welcome and decorate it with bright hues of your mood and mask-less days as it is time to repaint a fresh coat of Bohemia into our living spaces. We invite you to create your unique heaven with Bohemian style, within the space you call home.

TO-DO OR NOT TO DO?

Agreeing to marry someone is indeed a salient decision in your life, and one must own it with pride. It calls for a lifelong commitment and immense affection for the other person. But there is always an unexplored side to everyone, and to tie the knot, you should be aware of it. WA delves into some questions you must consider before you say 'I DO'.

SHADES of LOVE & BLUE INDONESIA

Wedding ceremonies last longer than a lifetime; why compromise on the real celebration of togetherness - the honeymoon? The checklist that confronts your desire to explore the best of the world with your one and only, apparently vanishes easily in the pile of your wedding invites. We present you with one such intimate vacation in Indonesia's far away lands and waters, promising bountiful love to take back home.

BELLS Of THE SOUTHERLY

Couples are made in heaven, descended on Earth, reunited by love, and sealed with matrimony. Matrimony that lasts longer than life and is more profound than emotions. Matrimony that brings halves together to completion with faith intertwined. Matrimony that walks on the path of trust and swings in the air of love. Such matrimony must be celebrated in the epitome of beliefs, the temples of the heavenly South.

Six Yards Of Grace

Several hashtags are used to describe her grandiosity, but none seem to justify her magnificence. Often denoted as 'six yards', a saree is simply a saga of eras wrapped over the body. Flowing like a river from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, it has evolved with us - staying as timeless as existence can be.

THE HAIR-SETTERS 2022

Bored of your current style of hair? Changing your hair is the easiest way to spruce up your entire personality. Switching up hairstyles makes one feel like a brand-new person. Trends are one such way to inspire you to change your hair and feel novel.

THE RECIPE TO A WELL GROOMED MAN

For years, grooming for men has been ignored just as we ignore our junk emails.

AGGARWAL VIVAH

Happy, cheerful and buoyant, this is how one defines an Aggarwal wedding. This fun-filled affair lasts for an entire week.

TRENDS-SETTING THE MONSOON SUN

This monsoon, look sprightly right in the best guide for sailing through the beauty's best trends. It is time to slay with the very best of make-up crazes.

PAINTING A VIBGYOR

The magnetic energies of rainbows have enchanted us for ages. The incredible power of coloured precious stones simply transports our souls into peace and elation. English novelist George Eliot once said, "These gems have life in them: their colours speak, say what words fail". Jewellery with colours is a celebration of refined beauty and gentility with the fervour of feminism.

THE DREAM COUPLE

Bonds develop over a period of time, but their true essence lasts beyond a lifetime. Such is the tale of Bollywood's He-Man Dharmendra Deol (DD) and Dream Girl Hema Malini (HM). Poetically if nothing lasts forever, their union is something like nothing. The two have been together for more than four decades, and their eternal love story still smells like fresh roses plucked out of a cupid's garden.

DECODING KUNDLI DOSHAS

Kundli, or the birth chart, is a person's horoscope based on the astrological diagram and is used to study a person and predict their future. It is a common practice in Indian households to match the Kundlis and identify doshas of the bridegroom before marriage. If by any chance, there is a dosha, many families refuse to move forward with the matrimony.

GETTING MARRIED IN BODRUM LUXURIOUS & CHIC

It is no coincidence that more and more Indian couples are deciding to get married in Türkiye, particularly in Bodrum, which has recently become one of the most sought-after luxury holiday destinations in the TurkAegean. The soon-to-be newlyweds are mostly attracted by the great variety of possibilities that Bodrum can offer for their dream destination wedding, and its ancient culture expressed in breath-taking historic locations.

A STAR IN MAKING: AHAN SHETTY

Some say he was born with a silver spoon so he could have it easy. While yes, he was born to superstar hunk Sunil Shetty and successful model-mum Mana Shetty, with his trademark Shetty-jawline, Ahan Shetty did not have it served right on the platter. Bestowed with good looks, the actor delivered just the right amount of his acting talent with his debut in 2021. Handsome, charming and hardworking are some Here's more to knowing Ahan Shetty as our Desirable Man.

THE DILIGENT BEAUTY Elli AvrRam

A Stockholm girl with a bag of dreams leaves her beloved country to travel 4,000 miles into the world of her dreams. Filmy as it sounds, Elli AvrRam (EA) came to the city of glamour with arms full of talent and belief that nothing could stop her. In an exclusive conversation with Wedding Affair, our cover girl speaks about her past, present and future, and the how one foreign girl Indian at soul found place in Bollywood with her perseverance.

LOVE IN CARNATIC WILDERNESS

It is not every day that you can experience the heavenly amalgamation of colours of the forest with that of watery blues and azure skies. But then, it is not every day that you get to live the charm of a newlywed couple in the calming environment of Coorg and Kabini. Invigorate your love and senses after a blasting wedding ceremony in the lap of nature with these two serene places.

THE STORY OF BIG STONES

We're not saying that women often speak through accessories, especially their jewellery. But that is precisely what we're saying.

JENNIFER LOPEZ & BEN AFFLECK

WEDDING OF THE SEASON

The Euphoric Island Getaway

Taxing wedding rituals surely take a toll on one and all and hence rises the value of a relaxing vacation for the newlyweds. What’s more fun than whisking away your beloved for a romantic getaway to a far-off island, with just the sun, sand and the sea to witness your love? Sounds enthralling, right? With nothing but nature to surround you, cherish the captivating beauty of your surroundings and the one who holds your arm. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets in each other’s company as you get to know each other. Don’t shy away from dabbling with adventure as Wedding Affair brings to you four best destinations for a much-awaited island honeymoon.

The Colour Of Eternal Romance: Ayushmann And Tahira

The couple that made us believe in love, the verb, not just the noun.

There s Something About NUSHRAT — Fighting Presumptions

Limiting an artist with a genre evinces restrictive thinking. The feisty face that portrays the surrealism of youth is a rational, grounded, sensitive, relatable, an incredibly gutsy and impossibly honest individual. Wedding Attair (WA) falls in love with the mettlesome Nushrat Bharucha (NB) as she speaks to Shruti Sharma and gets candid donning a sultry avatar, kicking stereotypes in the right place and making her next leap with ‘Chhalaang’. And yes, she writes shayari.

UNI(S)ON TERRITORIES OF INDIA

A hundred combinations and a thousand possibilities define the land of India. We bring to you the popular, lesser known, and unexplored environs of some union territories (UT) to host the most special event of your lifetime.

REVISITING THE VINTAGE AGE

Home is where the heart is and the heart surely knows its beat. There are many ways to revamp your home — the vintage route seems the best way to go about it. What’s more, you get to revisit nostalgia every single day as you walk across your drawing room to sit cosily near the fireplace and peruse your favourite romantic novel. Comfort meets elegance as you adorn your abode with the classics, old is indeed gold. Take cues as Wedding Affair brings to you four effective and comfortable techniques to inculcate a dash of vintage to your decor accents.

TREMENDOUS TALENT

Vardhan Puri (VP), who recently made a debut with ‘Yeh Saali Aashiqui’, comes charged with versatility and a legion of talent. The man writes scripts, has experience in direction and of course, is a competent actor. Being the grandson of Amrish Puri, he understands and thrives in the nitty-gritty of the Indian film industry aided by the lessons from the legendary Pandit Satyadev Dubey and his own grandfather. The multifaceted actor shares his experiences with Wedding Affair (WA).

THE KANNADIGA WEDLOCK

Kannadiga Weddings are a magnificent blend of modern and traditional values that highlight the true cultural essence of Karnataka. Attending a pious union of souls amidst the chanting of mantras, one could feel the peace brewing from within.

BRINGING BACK THE CLASSIC

Pantone Colour Of The Year 2020: Classic Blue - Priyanka Lamba

BRIDES, BOLLYWOOD AND PASSA

Adorning the most exquisite jewellery is something that every bride dreams of. Every bride desiring the vintage bridal look must opt for a passa or jhoomar. Bedizen a dainty piece of passa to get the aura of a perfectly regal bride.

Nuptials Of The Princely: A RAJPUT WEDDING

The Rajputs do everything including their weddings in a unique style. Their swords, royal jewellery, Rajputana poshaak, and traditional customs make everything about their style of weddings regally distinctive and grand. Here is a glimpse into the happening weddings of the Rajputs.