Man's World - January 2023

In this issue

We're kicking off 2023 with our cover star Rana Daggubati — and his take on the rise of 'pan-Indian' cinema. Alongside that, there's an exploration of Indian street food's rise in the US; the country's obsession with Maradona and Messi, in equal measure; McLaren charting a new road in India; the biggest upcoming auto and tech launches; a summary of dating post a Covid-free year; the best designer luggages and the ultimate horological hitlist for the year ahead.

Q&A WITH ANIRUDH IYER

The Angry Young Man is dead and so is the relatable action hero; almost superherolike, the action heroes of today are not antiestablishment but above the establishment. Debutant filmmaker Anirudh Iyer, decodes the anatomy of his film, An Action Hero

6 mins

Big Tech Launches Of 2023

Is this finally the year we'll see Jetsons-like technology come to life? From virtual reality taking centre stage to EVs packing the potential to dominate the auto space, there's a lot to look forward to this year.

3 mins

Breaking Barriers: Swastika Mukherjee

The bonafide movie star of Bengali cinema is winning over national audiences with her poignant portrayals one OTT outing at a time

6 mins

Preserving Single-screen Theater Memories

Single-screen theaters are being pulled down across the country. Hemant Chaturvedi's mission is to photograph as many as possible before they disappear. His current tally is close to 1,000 cinemas, spread over 800 towns

3 mins

Aiming For Zero

Zero Waste is the buzzword everywhere today, and people from all walks of life are trying to be a part of it. Blame it on social media to make sustainability look cool, but conscious spending of environmental resources is the need of the hour. We talk to a few people who are already a part of this journey

5 mins

The Big Fat Indian Buffet 2.0

Over the last decade, a number of factors have helped profligate a new movement within the wedding catering biz. Gourmet catering options are taking over the market, one shaadi at a time

5 mins

Mithai, But Make It Millennial

The laddoo is lavender, and katli has a flavour. The artisanal mithai market has created a buzz for a while now, but the wedding market is warming up to the idea as well, with a new generation opting for mithai that goes beyond the tradition

5 mins

The Rum Report

The past couple of months have seen five new rums hit retail shelves. Here's the lowdown on them

2 mins

Zaheer Iqbal

One look at Zaheer Iqbal’s Instagram and you'll figure out soon enough that the actors love staying fit.A common Jace at the gym, Iqbal’s fitness mantra is in fact, quite simple. The Double XL actor spills the beans on what makes fitness fun for him

2 mins

All grown up

The Range Rover's younger sibling has grown in size, but seems to have been able to retain its sportiness

4 mins

BMW's Festival of Flagships

XM BRINGS THE DRAMA BMW's new flagship SUV adds excitement to the luxury SUV space

2 mins

PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE

BMW's sporty luxury sedan, the M3401 gets an update

1 min

S 1000 RR GETS WINGS

More power, better electronics and MotoGP-like winglets

1 min

Launch Radar

Here's our hitlist of the coolest recent automotive launches in India

4 mins

Tata's latest EV has high hopes pinned on it. Can it deliver?

The Tiago EV already had over 20,000 bookings under its belt, much before anyone could even take the car for a test drive. An afternoon with it in Goa tells us that they made the right decision

5 mins

The Man Behind McLaren: On India's Deepening Tryst With Supercars

We speak to Infinity Cars’ Lalit Choudhary on bringing the legendary British marque to India, and the state of supercar ownership moving into 2023

4 mins

Simply, OFF THE CHAATS

Asheville-based diner, Chai Pani’s executive chef and founder, Meherwan Irani talks about bagging a James Beard award and Indian food winning hearts and accolades in America

4 mins

From Maradona To Messi: The Spirit Carries On

Perhaps the moment that best symbolised the significance of Argentina's World Cup triumph in Qatar came, and fittingly so, when Gonzalo Montiel buried the decisive kick in the shootout.

4 mins

It Takes Two To Zepto

Two of the youngest rich Indians' and founders of the clutter-cutting grocery delivery app, Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha explain how idiot-proof software, care towards their riders, and a huge proportion of personal sacrifice makes their business tick

5 mins

MEET SIKANDAR KHER 2.0

Having ended 2022 with a bang with Monica, O My Darling, a movie where he managed to wow the audience with his short but nuanced act, Sikandar Kher is looking at a busy 2023. Not only does he have the third season of Aarya coming up, his first Hollywood movie might also hit the theatres this year

5 mins

The catch-22 of dating after a whole year without covid

As quarantine rules went down and higher standards came in, dating after a covid Sree year requires effort and energy at a time when it feels like we've never had less

3 mins

ANVITAA DUTT: AN ORIGINAL VOICE FOR FEMALE FABLES

The critical success of Qala and Bulbbul attests to the writer-director’s subversive and immersive storytelling and the courageous backing of her producers

8 mins

BOLLYWOOD 2023: RESURGENCE ON THE CARDS?

Four ace filmmakers take stock of the situation of Hindi cinema is in and talk about the way forward

10 mins

THE 'BRAND' OF GOD COMES TO INDIA

As Argentina fans continue to bask in the glory of their historic FIFA WC 2022 win, there's more good news in the offing for Indian football fans - a brand named after the legend, Diego Maradona is making inroads into the country's luxury fashion scene, under a licensing deal.

3 mins

Tastemakers Of Luxury: Falguni And Shane Peacock

Known for edgy and experimental wear, designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock have always been synonymous with the red carpet-meets-rock wv roll aesthetic. In a Sreewheeling chat, the duo talks about their attempt to constantly innovate, evolve, and seduce with the power of their metier

3 mins

Bag and Baggage

As travel finally picks up, it's time to make a fresh beginning with new luggage

4 mins

KARAN SINGH GROVER

Suave and innately stylish, Indian model and actor, best known for his memorable roles in television, Karan Singh Grover is a multi-hyphenate in every sense of the word. When he isn't busy creating art - Grover has painted many a canvases and even hosted exhibitions - he is setting trends with his breezy style. Here's a closer look inside his fashion choices.

2 mins

LIPS DON'T LIE

With winter in full swing, chapped, dry lips have officially made a seasonal comeback. Here's some tips and products to help keep your kissers supple and well-moisturised

2 mins

Rana Daggubati: Decodes The Appeal Of Panindian Cinema'

It's been five years since Baahubali 2, a film that with its monstrous success across the country kick-started the recent phenomenon of Pan-Indian movies. We sit down with Rana Bhallaladeva’ Daggubati, who also helms one of the biggest production houses in the country, to talk about the changes the industry is going through

10+ mins

BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

Kavita and Kanishk Seth come across as a regular fun-loving mother-son duo. But, as musicians, together they are a force to reckon with, especially in the Indian indie space. After the stupendous success of their collaborations in JugJugg Jeeyo and Double XL, they are now all set to take on Bollywood as well

7 mins

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