Varkaa Magazine - January 2025

In this issue

Welcome to the first edition of Varkaa for 2025—a year brimming with new aspirations, renewed creativity, and endless opportunities to grow and explore. This month’s issue is a vibrant tapestry of inspiring stories, expert advice, and cultural highlights that promise to kickstart your year on an engaging note.
Gracing our cover is the versatile and talented Anjum Batra, whose journey from Chandigarh’s theatre circuit to the national stage has redefined the meaning of authentic storytelling. In an exclusive interview, Anjum opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that have shaped his inspiring success story.

This edition also brings you a motivational conversation with Rupesh Bali, fashion forecasts for 2025 by the brilliant Prabhjit Kaur, and invaluable money-saving tips from Advocate Pulkit Jain. For a dose of humor and resilience, we spotlight Manpreet Singh, popularly known as Comic Singh, and his remarkable journey to fame.

Our cinematic features are equally diverse and captivating. Dive into a curated list of the most anticipated TV and web shows of 2025, a must-watch guide to Iranian cinema, and a heartfelt tribute to Shyam Benegal, the titan of Indian art cinema, reflecting on his sole tryst with Punjab. We also uncover hidden gems with an exclusive look back at Jako Rakhe Saiyan, complete with fascinating trivia.

For those seeking wellness and lifestyle inspiration, Dr. Anuj Gupta shares insights on Ayurvedic healing, while our quirky feature on the rising trend of men’s mustaches—the "pornstache"—adds a playful twist. Don’t miss our special interview with heritage preserver Opinder Kaur Sekhon, who sheds light on preserving cultural treasures, and a powerful feature on Gurpreet Singh Mintoo, the heart behind Supneya Da Ghar.

To round it off, we bring you career advice from Divjot Kamboj and exclusive coverage of the 11th Cancer Care and Awareness Camp organized by the Punjabi Virsa Cultural and Welfare Society.