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The Charming Appeal of Ashish Chanchlani
As one of the first content creators to pick up on homegrown humour, Ashish Chanchlani paved the way for a lot of what we enjoy on the internet today — and plans to take it to Bollywood too
FOUR FACES, 11 COMPLICATIONS
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 is a marvel of watchmaking. With four faces (also known as Quadriptyque) and eleven complications, it is arguably the most complex production wristwatch ever created
Cinematically Speaking With SHONALI BOSE
Writer-director Shonali Bose is a big believer of real to reel. As one of the appointed jury members of BAFTA’s Breakthrough Initiative in India, Bose talks about honours, awards, and her deep connection with her actors
The A-List
Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide for all the cool new gadgets
Of ‘Womxn, ‘Womyn' and ‘Women': Why you need to listen to what transfeminism is saying
In the bizarre muddling and swirling of worlds in 2020, in the midst of nation states shutting shop and people locking themselves in houses and boxing themselves into holes, new words floated up and about on the internet
Getting Set For The Oscars
With just a few weeks to go for the big awards show, we take a look at some of the best films that are in contention
SUNIL GROVER 2.0
Known for making people laugh their hearts out with his comedy, mimicry, and sometimes just his presence, Sunil Grover is now breaking free from his funny image to play one of those love-to-hate reel personalities, and winning hearts all over again
TEQUILA & MEZCAL, THE NEW GIN
Every restaurant, every bar, every retail store, and every hotel is seriously upping their tequila game as we speak, and here is why
Fifty Shades of Shefali Shah
We all know her as the actor who can bring life to any role, but Shefali Shah takes pride in all the roles she plays in her life. She’s a writer, an artist, and a proud obsessive mom
The New Voices of EDM
The general perception of EDM has gone way beyond “just pressing a few keys” and “being loud”. While we are all familiar with the distinctly Indian swanky tunes of Nucleya and the high-on-energy beats of Zaeden, these upcoming voices in the Indian EDM scene might have flown under your radar
Audi Brings Its A Game With The New A4
The fifth generation Audi A4 might not be as powerful as the R8, or as off-road-capable as the Q5, or as luxurious as an A8, but it stands out for its all-round capability
ZEGNA'S #WHATMAKESAMAN JOURNEY
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ALI FAZAL IS MAKING RESOLUTIONS — AND STICKING TO THEM
With a heavy line up of Hollywood projects and his new role as co-producer in his own production house, Ali Fazal is taking big steps towards the life of his dreams
AADAR JAIN THE BOY-NEXT-DOOR TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2021
There’s a new camaraderie in town and this time, it’s Aadar Jain and a gorilla. Hello Charlie on Amazon Prime Video intends to make you laugh out loud, Jain tells MW, and opens up about the ensemble cast, the digital release of the film, and his bond with his co-stars
The Tough New Land Rover Defender 110
It is big, tough, and stylish. The new Defender is as happy steamrolling the regular tarmac as it is when flattening the most challenging off-road trail
Three Films That Make You Think
Three films to watch this month, if you haven’t already — two about the angst ridden private life of film-makers, and one about one man’s brutal solution to the stranglehold of caste hierarchies and feudalism that kept him down
The Volvo S60 is Slick, Efficient, and Luxurious
With the handsome new S60, Volvo hopes to take on the Big Three German carmakers, which together dominate the luxury car segment in India
Little Wonder
The recently launched BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is the smallest and least expensive of BMW sedans in the country, but punches above its weight in terms of the driving experience
VIKRANT MASSEY
TYPECAST FOR TOO LONG AS THE LEADING MAN'S WELL-INTENTIONED BROTHER OR BEST FRIEND, THE ACTOR IS NOW MERCIFULLY BEGINNING TO TAKE THE WELL-DESERVED CENTRE STAGE
The 2021 Reading List
This year is going to be one of the luckiest ones for bibliophiles, as some of the most popular authors of our times have new stories to tell. Here’s a list of titles that literary heavyweights are coming out with this year
SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI
STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT AS MC SHER WAS JUST THE START OF HIS SUCCESS STORY. WITH AN IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP OF PROJECTS AND NEWER NARRATIVES, SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI IS SHOWING THE WORLD WHAT LIVING YOUR DREAM LOOKS LIKE
PRATIK GANDHI
HIS NUANCED PORTRAYAL OF THE EPONYMOUS STOCK MARKET MANIPULATOR IN SCAM 1992: THE HARSHAD MEHTA STORY WAS AT THE HEART OF THE SHOW’S MASSIVE SUCCESS
Maka Zai, A New Rum Takes Flight
Gin might be the trendy flavour among alcohol entrepreneurs these days, but one woman is betting on rum
AMIT SADH
BE IT HIS FILMFARE AWARD FOR BREATHE S2, OR ALL THE ACCLAIM FOR AVRODH: THE SEIGE WITHIN, SADH WAS DEFINITELY AT HIS BUSIEST LAST YEAR —AND THE ACCOLADES JUST REFUSE TO STOP
ABHISHEK BANERJEE
FROM A MINOR ROLE IN RANG DE BASANTI TO A STANDOUT PERFORMANCE AS HATHODA TYAGI IN PAATAL LOK, IT TOOK 16 LONG YEARS FOR HIS ACTING CHOPS TO BE FINALLY RECOGNISED
The A-List
Your monthly ‘how to spend it’ guide to all the cool new gadgets
The Panger Games: How The Pandemic Is Infecting Our Anger
Have you experienced the rage that comes with seeing friends and loved ones deliberately take pandemic protocols lightly? I know I have
Your Guide To A Fitter 2021
Yes, it’s still a pandemic. Yes, it’s even more essential to ensure you’re fit and healthy. Here’s everything you can do to keep working out and becoming fitter, indoors and outdoors
WHY WATCH IF YOU ARE OFFENDED?
What is it about Tandav that has unleashed this fierce, fulminating, and febrile dance of indignation, a web series that doesn’t deserve this laser-focused attention?
The Sexy New Tata Safari
With great looks, a powerful new engine, state-of-the art interiors, an entertainment system to match, and a plush-quality ride, the new Tata Safari is nothing like one has been used to. With pricing starting at around Rs 15.5 lakh, it has a lot going for it