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The Star Of The Spectrum - Bhumi Pednekar

The interview takes place on a breezy Thursday as I sit down with umpteen questions that run through my mind. Our latest issue’s cover star needs no introduction. Bhumi Pednekar has managed to win the hearts of cinephiles as well as those who aren’t ardent cinemagoers (like me) alike. Unlike many who have a cinematic legacy to bank on, Pednekar had to climb her way up, charting a rather unconventional (she played an overweight small-town girl in her debut and will portray a 65-year-old in her latest film, ‘Saand Ki Aankh’) but promising path for herself. She doesn’t shy away from sharing her journey and is pretty upfront about the years prior to her debut. Her energy is palpable as we discuss our current reads (she almost squeals in delight as I mention that I am reading ‘Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix’). Wedding Affair (WA) gets into a candid and refreshing conversation with one of the most intelligent and talented artistes of our Indian film industry — Bhumi Pednekar (BP).

The Joy-Filled Anand Karaj

Amidst the clink of kaleeras, the serenity of a gurdwara and the glory of sword, the sight of a typical Anand Karaj is truly enthralling. A Sikh Anand Karaj takes place in full grandeur. From meaningful rituals to high-spirited receptions, a Sikh wedding is no less than a fiesta.

Make Way For The Boho Bride

Weddings are supposed to be an extravagant affair for the bride and she doesn’t stop herself from going the extra mile. From creating Pinterest boards to scrounging fashion magazines and blogs, brides put in a hell lot of effort to get an idea of what they are going to wear for the wedding, pre-wedding and post-wedding functions. It’s her special day and she has every right to look nothing less than a Goddess. Every bride wants to try out something that suits her personality. Many millennial brides are opting for rich dark colours that were earlier deemed as too ‘gloomy’ for joyous occasions. Wedding Affair brings to you four different ways in which brides can give a boho twist to their trousseau.

Warm Rituals Of Kashmiri Brahmin Culture

Much like other regional weddings, a Kashmiri Brahmin wedding also begins with the matching of horoscopes or teknis (as they are called). Once, the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom are matched, the purohit fixes the wedding date according to the Kashmiri calendar. And then, the celebrations galore, wrapped in the warm rituals of Kashmiri Brahmin culture set off.

4 Playful Wedding Rituals — Adding Spice To Indian Weddings

Indian weddings are all about bringing two strange families close and dovetailing them into one.

The Very Dynamic Vijay Deverakonda

The unique selling proposition of the Telugu film industry, apart from the uber-stylish entries and unconventional content — is flying cars, one-man-army-ish protagonist, great style, humongous budgets, larger than life stories and dynasty-actors.

The True-blue Artist Mithila Palkar

Talented, hard working and a go-getter — the perfect qualities to describe Mithila Palkar. The actress has time and again proved her versatility with unconventional roles subtly balanced with mainstream cinema. Palkar is no doubt a dedicated star who has worked towards her craft. For her any platform is just a medium to express herself, and she does an impeccable job at it too.

The Powerhouse Of Talent Urvashi Rautela

A supermodel, a pageant winner, an accomplished dancer and a talented actress — you name it and she has it.

Shriman Shrimati Parmeet - Archana

She is bold, lively, and a beautiful synonym to laughter. He is cool, extremely handsome and the perfect face of chivalry. This is one interview, that changed a lot of presumptions. Why reveal the climax in the numbering itself. We want you to unwrap as you go through our little convo. This couple and their bonding is exceptionally tough to define in words. Lets say, they are to each other, exactly what Raj is to Simran, Shriman is to Shrimati, and fragrance is to jasmine — Inseparable Identities.

Keeping All Options Open

In the age of social media and various dating platforms, it won’t be wrong to say that one has no dearth of options when it comes to dating. But how wise is it to keep all options open? And till when should one keep their options open? Wedding Affair gets candid with a few celebrities who share their views on the same.

Dream Architects

If God is in the details, as quoted by Mies van der Rohe, then the wedding designers must be the Gods of the couples getting married soon. Wedding designers are all about that detail. For a wedding function to be flawless, these ‘party architects’ go lengths to give the right finishing touches to an event. We talked to best of the best designers in the world about their experiences in the industry, here are the excerpts –

Decoding The Elements Of Rituals

Several notes dance to the lines of a pianist to form a symphony. Age-old customs and rituals too form a symphony of celebrations in our lives. Do you know that it takes several powerful components to bring fundamental meaning and effectiveness to any ritual? The importance of these constituents lies beyond scriptures and — your and our understanding combined.

Abhinav Anjena & Love In Como

It all started from a candid engagement planning discussion over a call during the high voltage India-Pakistan match in Manchester, three weeks before the event which turned out be a spectacular four day celebration in Lake Como, Italy. Abhinav from USA & Anjena from Italy decided to exchange rings in an eclectic mix of serene, delightfully romantic, luxurious and beautiful Villa Pizzo by the Lake Como.

A Star Is Born Meezaan

Born a Jaaferi, a natural at acting and performing, presenting Meezaan – the new star-kid, at his humble-most.

An Ecstatic Beam Of Sunshine - Ileana D'Cruz

Spontaneous, positive, chirpy and inherently happy — no words sound better than these to describe Ileana D’Cruz. Her zest for life and love for her profession is infectious and inspiring. In a refreshingly candid conversation with Wedding Affair (WA), the talented actress Ileana D’Cruz (IDC) bares her heart.

5 Extraordinary Wedding Rituals And Their Origin

Weddings involve extravagant decor, grand revelry and plush gifts.

5 Honeymoon Ready Hairstyles

Effortless yet Glamorous

The Jubilant Actress Janhvi Kapoor

July 20, 2018, heralded the entry of a promising actor in B town who seemed visibly nuanced with her acting chops and regaled the audiences with her refreshingly innocent looks.

Art Of Making Him Listen

A lion’s share of a woman’s anxiety is an estranged husband. A husband, sitting right next to you with his arm ardently wrapped around your shoulder and yet totally unaware of your sentiments.

5 Most Fun Pre-Wedding Rituals Celebrated Across India

A glance at the pre-wedding rituals celebrated across India.

The Perky - Parineeti Chopra

Bollywood has stories to tell which makes us believe in the magic of fantasies. Here’s yet another ‘offscreen’ one – the story of a brainy young girl possessing a triple honours degree in business, finance and economics from Alliance Manchester Business School in London who always aspired to be an investment banker, landed up becoming a shining star in the Indian film industry.

The One Who Lights Your Soul

So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. While the man slept, the Lord God took out one of the man’s ribs and closed up the opening. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man. “At last!”, the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman’, because she was taken from ‘man’.” This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. - The Book Of Genesis 2:21-24, New Living Translation

Make Love As If There Is No Tomorrow

Clothes look better off on the bedroom floor and when in love nothing should matter more than pleasing your partner. Make love as if there is no tomorrow and drown yourself in ecstasy because lovemaking is not something you do to your beloved, it is something you share with them.

The Endearing Heartthrob Ishaan Khatter

After Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra, here’s yet another promising fresh face that has joined the league of Bollywood young bloods - Ishaan Khatter.

The Royal Mane Handbook

Gone are the days when beauty was limited only to the royals. Ancient secrets of going chemical-free and going ‘tout naturel’ are here to let you straighten your crown and tame your mane, the royal way.

The Serene Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor is like a breath of fresh air — calm and enlivening.

Decoding The ʻA La Mode Bridesʼ Of The Wedding Season

The end of the year witnessed quite a few lavish weddings which didn’t shy away from setting some serious fashion goals and inspirations for modern day brides. Whether it be Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas or Isha Ambani, these celebrity brides left no stone unturned to look their Goddess best on their big day. Wedding Affair brings to you a breakdown of the looks these divas opted for their wedding extravaganza.

Panch Kalp Of Telugu Wedding

A bevy of ladies draped in vibrant Kanjeevaram sarees laden with golden jewellery, the fragrance of their immaculate white gajras floating through the vicinity and the melody of Nadaswaram lingering in the air. That’s how restrictive our imagination gets which it comes to South Indian weddings, but there’s plenty more to it. Wedding Affair delves deeper into the peculiarities and intricacies of Telugu weddings, a part of the sheeny South Indian community.

Seven Vows In The Serene Sri Lanka

Beautiful locales, happy faces and the love of your life, weddings are not just about two souls finding happiness and oneness but also two families coming together to commemorate the special occasion. The charm and allure heighten in the case of a destination wedding. Being just a short flight away from India, Sri Lanka is a perfect option for those who wish for a destination wedding wherein they get to choose from a plethora of options from beaches to gardens. Wedding Affair brings you the best places to tie the knot in the tranquil island country.

The Delightful Damsel Alia Bhatt

Born to renowned filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, Alia Bhatt made a dream debut in 2012 with Karan Johar’s romantic drama-comedy ‘Student Of The Year’, alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan.