LEADING MAN
Sunny Deol
At a time when the box office power of Hindi cinema's legacy stars has been under scrutiny, Sunny Deol's riposte is emphatic: delivering the most unexpected monster hit of the year. It has been exactly four decades since Deol first broke through with Betaab. What the incredible success of Gadar 2-which released an incredible 22 years after the original-underscores is the visceral connection that an older generation of actors continues to have with their audience. An emotional bond that is unique, rare, and steadfast.
FASHION PERSONALITY
Rahul Mishra
Few have done more to put Indian fashion on the global map. By elevating local artisanship and placing it at the centre of his Paris haute couture collections, Rahul Mishra has won over some of the fashion world's most discerning, influential individuals. Yet along with his renowned embroidery, what is equally impressive is Mishra's progressive attitude towards the craftspeople he works with.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Alia Bhatt
From being named Gucci's first Indian global ambassador to foraying into the global arena with her first international Netflix project, and then delivering a stellar performance in the hit film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, 2023 has belonged to Alia Bhatt.
ACTOR OF THE YEAR
Shahid Kapoor
Throughout his career, Shahid Kapoor has embraced nuanced, morally grey characters-an impulse that is rare among stars, and one that has paid off handsomely. This year, he's taken things up several notches: In the superhit series Farzi, Kapoor delivered the performance of his career-displaying both immaculate control and volcanic volatility-a breakout role that fittingly marks his 20 years in cinema.
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In Haider We Hope
The role of a fashion designer is one usually forged in chaos and fired down by “creative differences”. But on the eve of a new Tom Ford directorship, Haider Ackermann has never felt more free.
VIVA VARUN
Varun Dhawan on balancing fatherhood and film shoots, and the pressure of making the right choices.
PRATIK GANDHI'S QUIET EUPHORIA
The actor―who delivered a knockout performance in Madgaon Expresson the high of a hit and the pressure of sustaining success.
THE COMEBACK KID
Buoyed by his performance in Singham Returns, Arjun Kapoor doubles down on creativity.
SCRIPTING STARDOM
Vicky Kaushal on the thrill and terror of stepping onto a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, charting an unconventional career, and making sense of the money game.
A TRYST WITH STARDOM
Triptii Dimri segued from her left-field roots straight to the animal park. The gamble has paid off.
WALKING A TIGHTROPE
Following the monster success of Stree 2, Rajkummar Rao opens up about navigating artistic fulfilment and box-office glory.
THE MAHARAJA OF MEHRAULI
It's been an action-packed year for Tarun Tahiliani, the emperor of Indian couture.
LONE WARRIOR
Kartik Aaryan on why, in an industry that only watches out for its own, he has to blow his own trumpet.
HITS AND HEARTBREAKS
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali talks about redeeming himself with the extraordinary Chamkila, dealing with star-studded setbacks, and why we've forgotten to make love stories.
