"DO NOT BECOME A SLAVE TO BEAUTY"

Bazaar India spoke to Peter Philips, the Creative and Image Director of Christian Dior Makeup, ahead of the Maison’s Fall 2023 show in Mumbai, about the changing landscape of the industry, his beauty philosophy, and why his make-up collections are designed for real women.

Date With DESTINY

Five Bazaar India contributors contemplate the idea of fate... and navigating life on their own terms.

SUPER EVERYTHING

Activist. Icon... The world has spent more than three decades trying to define Naomi Campbell. But she'd rather do that for herself.

AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE

In an interview with Bazaar India, coverstar Kriti Sanon speaks about honing her craft, finding courage in trying times, and taking criticism with a pinch of salt.

Kareena Kapoor Khan: Calmer, Wiser, Stronger

Kareena Kapoor Khan is cinema royalty. And not just because of the family she was born into. Because for Kareena, her clarity of purpose was always to create a legacy for herself. The 42-year-old actor speaks to Bazaar India Editor Nandini Bhalla about her career spanning over two decades, mastering the art of staying relevant, and how she has evolved as a person.

Meet The Rising Stars Of OTT

Bazaar India turns the spotlight on actors who have taken OTT platforms by storm. Our digital coverstars Shriya Pilgaonkar, Ishwak Singh, Aisha Ahmed, Andrea Kevichisa, and Anjali Sivaraman discuss their love for acting and their individual journeys, while sporting the freshest hues on their lids.

HERE BE DRAGONS

A voyage back to Indonesia is steeped in wildlife, nature, and heritage for food writer LARA LEE, as she journeys through the islands within Komodo National Park and Bali.

MASTER SHOT

Legendary shoemaker Christian Louboutin, the man behind the iconic red-soled shoes, takes Bazaar India on an exclusive tour to his favourite spots in Mumbai.

DISCO FEVER

Actor Bhumi Pednekar channels the iconic style of singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, and discusses her personal and professional transformations.

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF

Four Bazaar India contributors pen exclusive essays about taking a leap of faith, inviting and embracing change, and the power of manifestation.

THE GOLDEN ERA

In the '50s and '60s- a time when Indian cinema was at its glorious, romantic bestphotographer JH Thakker invited legendary heroes and heroines to his studio in Dadar, Mumbai. The result: unforgettable pictures that continue to tug at the heartstrings. In conversation with Roobina Karode, Director and Chief Curator of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Bazaar India revists cinema's golden age via powerful portraits captured by JH Thakker.

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Veteran artist Paresh Maity speaks with Bazaar India about his ongoing retrospective, Infinite Light'.

AN OPEN BOOK

Poet, artist, and writer Rupi Kaur on her new book, what inspires her to write, and how she tackles nervousness.

MANIFEST Your Best

Author and spiritual guru Deepak Chopra speaks to Bazaar India about living a truly abundant life, and how to create it.

BEYOND THE HORIZON

Bengaluru's newest art destination resolves to preserve India's rich artistic heritage.

LIVING HER TRUTH

Actor Shefali Shah on making peace with herself, evolving in her craft, and believing in the power of the Universe.

ON EQUAL FOOTING

Bazaar India speaks to five notable female cinematographers and artists working behind the scenes on what drives their passion, the lessons they have learnt along the way, and how to be resilient in a male-dominated industry.

TRACING THE SARI'S EVOLUTION ON THE SILVER SCREEN

While the clingy, wet chiffon sari has been a metaphor for sensuality, its silk and embroidered variants have denoted femininity and family values on the silver screen. From Rekha in Silsila to Sridevi in Mr. India, or Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Dostana—the sari has always cast a spell. India's leading costume designers and stylists discuss the love affair between Bollywood and the nine yards.

TRUE IMPRESSIONS

Old traditions, new hands: the art of Indian block printing has changed as much as it has stayed the same. This is a special on-ground report with the new kids on the block.

PAINT A PICTURE

The largest art exhibition in the country awaits you, art connoisseur.

TRIUMPH OF LIFE

Salman Rushdie's latest literary feat, his near-fatal stabbing, and the invincible legacy he's left behind.

QUIET POWER

Telugu and Kannada film actor Rashmika Mandanna has the world of movies at her feet...but her gentle manner won't give that away. The 26-year old actor is a traditionalist at heart and considers being real' a virtue. In a special conversation with Bazaar India Editor Nandini Bhalla, Rashmika speaks about creating a space for herself in the industry, how she tackles criticism, and the things that spark joy in her

The Stars Have ALIGNED

Gucci's Cruise 2023 collection Cosmogonie', under former Creative Director Alessandro Michele, is an ode to inclusivity, history, and sheer creative genius.

Hair Oiling Is Having A Major Moment

Bazaar India speaks to Sangitha Khosla, the brain behind indē wild’s Champi Hair Oil, and Diipa Büller-Khosla, the brand founder, about the holistic benefits of this ritual.

Do You Need A Rebrand?

Bazaar India speaks with three leading, female bosses about how they rose to the challenge to navigate fresh trials and tribulations in the workplace....

BOOKS- RESILIENCE AND RESURGENCE

Gripping tales on love, loss, and survival.

THE MARVEL OF AFRICA

Spectacular scenery, tranquil terrains, and impeccable hospitality—Botswana promises more than just an adventure.

Carving a FRAGRANT NICHE

Bazaar India spoke to Martine Micallef, Co-founder of luxury fragrance brand M.Micallef, on the launch of the Maison's new scent, the future of the industry, and the one ingredient she would use to create an India-inspired perfume.

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

In a heartwarming feature for Bazaar India, five photographers share their most cherished snapshots that define this most precious of feelings... love.

On Stable Ground

Covergirl Janhvi Kapoor may only be 25, but she has already become wiser, stronger, and more focused in her craft. In an exclusive conversation, Janhvi speaks about family, cinema, the women who inspire her, and more...