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The Art Of Performance
Manav Kaul knows how to balance his love and dedication for theatre and cinema very well. Read what the talented actor-performer has to say.
People Here Don't Want Others To Have A Spine
It has been tough to ignore Sonu Nigam in the last few months. A few controversies and a whole image change notwithstanding, Sonu Nigam, in real, is as smooth as his velvety voice. He sailed through some tough questions just as he has sailed through tough times in real life—with a charming smile.
'Politics Is Like Prostitution 'Ruthless'
Seasoned politician Amar Singh is always a pleasure to talk to simply for his forthrightness. In this interview too, he is at his candid best while sharing his thoughts on politics, the Bachchans, Jaya Prada and more…
Mistress Of Spices
Meet Chef Rakhee Vaswani, who is also called the Desi Nigella
Perennially Stylish!
When it comes to style, diva Sushmita Sen represents a natural order, almost bordering on flawless. She radiates style from every pore and ounce of her being. On the side-lines of Zoya’s second store launch at Palladium, Mumbai, we quizzed her on her style sensibilities, love for tattoos and more…
Status? Single...
After the mind boggling success of her erotic novel Sita’s Curse, feisty and forthright, Sreemoyee Kundu is back with another hard-hitting book, titled, Status Single. A frank chat with the author…
The Digital Mahabharata
Just like the epic fight of Mahabharata, a war is now raging on digital land. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are the two big streaming service providers fighting in this epic battle. We analyse the developments so far
Narendra Modi - Lotus in the Mire
“I have always been CM, I am CM today and shall be CM forever. For me, CM means not Chief Minister but Common Man.” These were the words spoken by the current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. While a lot has changed since then, he seems to continue to appeal to the ‘CM’ even today. Here’s a glimpse into the rare and no-holds-barred interview that appeared in the September 2011 issue of Society magazine
When Sonu Sood Floored Magna...
Not only did Magna house but also people from adjacent areas went gaga as Sonu Sood stepped out of his car. Kids left their favorite shows and women left their work behind only to catch a glimpse of their Sonu.
Fighting The Bull By Its Horn
Puducherry’s Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi speaks to Society on her determination to correct the issues, hitting all the right points and being there for the people, while being at administrative helm in the union territory
Nawaz Has Many Traits That Are Similar To Manto - Nandita Das
After a long wait, actor-director Nandita Das is back to shake things a bit in Bollywood with her upcoming directorial venture Manto, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the titular character. This conversation with Das is as intense as it could get...
Being Expert With The Sexpert
In a freewheeling interview, acclaimed sexologist Dr Mahinder Watsa speaks about the need to talk about sex and sexuality in our country and his journey towards the right kind of fame. Society digs in more.
A Piece Of History
Mallika Ahluwalia speaks about starting world’s only Partition Museum in Amritsar and writing the book Divided by Partition, United by Resilience –21 stories of those who saw the India’s darkest time yet fought hard to rebuild not just themselves but also the country.
I Want To Be A Lambi Race Ka Ghoda
With the British TV series Beecham House, Shriya Pilgaonkar is shooting for the stars and proving herself worth of her parents’ Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar’s legacy. She speaks about working on the series with the very talented Gurinder Chadha and making it big on her own, despite being an industry kid.
Speaking Art!
Award-winning artist Pratiksha Apurv who happens to be spiritual guru Osho’s niece, has come out with a unique coffee table book – The Mystic and Her Colours. Society reveals the artist and her book that combines her paintings and articles of spiritual nature.
Sleep Well
Parul Gulati Rohtak, the lead actress of popular Punjabi films like Burraahh, Romeo Ranjha and Zorawar, reveals her sleep routine to Society...
Tips To Improve Your Emotional Health
Today a lot of emphasis is laid on maintaining good health, eating right, exercise, practising mindfulness as the lifestyle that we lead nowadays is much more demanding and stressful than the previous generations.
Rendezvous With Olaf Van Cleef
He is French, but Olaf Van Cleef’s love for India reflects in his artwork. Society catches up with this artist and jeweller extraordinaire and gets a delightful account of his Indian escapades.
The Cop Story
IPS officer is a hero, whose relentless work towards wiping off human trafficking is an exemplary example of the power of a lawmaker in creating positive change. The real life crime stories that he shares with Society are bound to reinstate your faith in the Indian police force.
Designing Dreams
Kolkata-based fashion designer Jaya Misra bagged the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018. A peek into her world of design.
Dance Like A Man
Abhishek Ravi has taken Bharatanatyam from the intimate Indian sociocultural gatherings in Auckland to New Zealand’s national television. He has not just introduced the Indian classical dance form to the Kiwis but is becoming an inspiration for many young boys like him to take up Bharatanatyam.
canada enjoy eclectic experiences
want to go on a short break to a country that offers breathtaking views, absolute must do adventure activities, varied wildlife, mouthwatering food and much more? then, go ahead and make your next travel itinerary to canada, as the country has many iconic places to visit that offer innumerable options to experience and explore
music in his dna!
ambi subramaniam’s music is reflective of his lineage. we prod further…
a kahani worth sharing
with the press and photographers lined up in magna house three hours prior to the event just so that they could get the best shot of the launch of society magazine’s november issue, it was indeed a big affair. the woman of the hour, vidya balan, while unveiling the magazine alongside nari hira, chairman, magna publishing co ltd, and suchitra iyer, editor of society magazine, looked stunning on the cover picture as well as at the event.
the game changer
in a tête-à-tête with shravan shah, the doe-eyed actress and fashionista frieda pinto talks about her western outings, her social work and climbing the success ladder way before it was even built.
Dashing Duo - All That Arjun Rampal And Sonu Sood Bond Over
Arjun Rampal and Sonu Sood share a lot in common, including dreams. Letting their guards down for a heart-to-heart with Society, the good-looking men with irresistible bodies reveal themselves in the various roles they play beyond the ones on screen.
Menstruation Matters
THE discussion surrounding menstruation hasn’t received the attention it requires. In fact, menstruation and the issues surrounding the topic have been deeply stigmatised and closeted in our society.
A Philosophe's Guide To Religion
Pavan K Verma's new book Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker makes one see Hinduism in a totally different light. Society speaks to the author to know more.
Easy-Going, In Mode
We saw her recently as the bubbly Meera in Veere Di Wedding. Daughter of actor Tiku Talsania, Shikha Talsania has been a known face, both on screen (Wake Up Sid, My Friend Pinto…) and on stage—she does theatre extensively. But true recognition has come to her post her lead role in the Kareena Kapoor Khan-Sonam Kapoor-Swara Bhaskar starrer. And did she impress!
Keep Your Beauty Game Strong This Monsoon
DON’T let the gloomy weather outdoors steal your glow this monsoon! Your skin may have received some respite now that the scorching heat of summer is behind us, but the monsoon brings along its own unique set of beauty challenges.