In this issue

Bold, understated and talented Tabu is on the latest cover of Femina. The talented actor’s filmography showcases her individualistic sense of cinema, repertoire of women-oriented scripts and flawless acting. Tabu's recent box-office outing Andhadhun re-established her as the new-age mature actor. For Femina's Women's Day special edition, which is about the empowered women who have beaten the odds, Tabu was the perfect face. Flip through the pages to know more on how she stays relevant in the ageist film industry, dabbles between commercial and parallel cinema, and performs like a true artiste.
Apart from a freewheeling chat with Tabu, the big story this issue is about inspiring, unstoppable women – Tahira Kashyap, Sunny Leone, Lisa Ray, Sarah Jane Dias, Manasi Joshi, Alankrita Shrivastava and Masih Alinejad – who shared their stories about beating the odds.
You will also find stories of some amazing female photographers, who have carved a niche for themselves in the male-dominated industry, and have risen like the phoenix from the ashes in this issue. We have answers to some of your relationship problems, and in this issue we tell you reasons to not getting married. The beauty edit feature brings you fresh hair and makeup inspo right from the best for you to try. Find all this and much more in this power-packed issue. Grab your copy now!

I've Never Thought Of My Screen Characters As Being A Particular Age

@Tabutiful is her Instagram handle. Follow her and you’d agree with the nomenclature of the handle. Yet her beauty is just one of the many things that define this actor, who has stayed relevant in a highly ageist film industry which is itching to shove a woman actor over age 35 into that deep, dark abyss called peripheral roles. Femina Editor Tanya Chaitanya meets the consummate actor, equally loved in commercial and parallel cinema, to know how she continues to keep the audience, especially the hard-to-please millennials, marvelling at her acting chops

7 mins

You Are Born To Be Happy

In an honest conversation, filmmaker Tahira Kashyap speaks to Anushree Kandalkar on what led her to filmmaking, her cancer journey, and why self-love is the supreme form of love

5 mins

I Do What I Feel Is Right For Me

Actor Sunny Leone talks to Shraddha Kamdar about looking for what she needs until she finds it, the newfound joys of motherhood, and raising her kids to be gentle

5 mins

Motherhood Does Not Define Womanhood

Actor-model Lisa Ray speaks to Ruchi Chopda on what motivated her to share her surrogacy story on social media and why the future is female

6 mins

I Am Enough

Trolls can go take a walk as far as Sarah Jane Dias is concerned. In a candid conversation with Ruchi Chopda, the actor, VJ, host, and former Miss India talks about what kept her going when she was battling body shaming at the workplace and how she tackles unsolicited comments

6 mins

We Are Powerful Beyond Measure

Para-badminton player Manasi Joshi is a fighter. She talks to Nikita Sawant about the game that helped her get back on her feet, push boundaries, and live her best life

5 mins

Stay In The Fight

Iranian journalist and author Masih Alinejad’s fight is far from won, but is on the right track. The activist, who is spearheading the campaign against the compulsory wearing of the hijab, talks to Nikita Sawant about why she stopped wearing a hijab, her brand of activism, and her memoir

6 mins

Say 'Yes' To Sex. Period

From being considered unsanitary and ‘not an option’, period sex has come a long way to being adventurous. Anushree Kandalkar finds out why the benefits of the act outnumber the perceived disadvantages

4 mins

Is Marriage Not For You?

Have you ever wondered if the age-old cultural construct of marriage is really for you? If you believe it isn’t, then don’t rush into making that decision.

4 mins

3 Ways To Fight The Mid-Career Blues

The fear of staying still, or worse, being left behind, haunts many a mid-careerist. Anuja Premika offers antidotes

2 mins

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