There's Something About SHRADDHA KAPOOR

FAME OFTEN COMES WITH A FACADE, BUT, WITH SHRADDHA KAPOOR, HER STARDOM IS ROOTED IN A KIND OF WARM EVERYDAYNESS. AS SHE CONTINUES TO RISE TO THE TOP, HER STANDOUT PERFORMANCE IN STREE 2 PROVES THAT SHE'S NOT JUST REACHING FOR THE STARS - SHE'S ALSO RIGHT WHERE SHE'S DESTINED TO BE.

- SHARON D'SILVA

On what seems like a typical Tuesday morning in the Bandra locality of Mumbai, the usual hustle of a shoot momentarily fades into the background. In this city, on days like these, such moments are rare and always tell a story. Today, all eyes are on our cover star Shraddha Kapoor, whose magnetic allure has drawn a throng of photographers eager to capture her every move. As she glides through the sea of cameras and into the studio, her ready laugh and her hands-on approach - on everything from the creative direction to the tiniest nuances of her looks are pleasantly surprising, and very welcome.

By the time this issue hits the stands, at least half of September will have passed and, if the past few months are any indication, Shraddha Kapoor will still be the name on everyone's lips. Why, you ask? With her latest blockbuster Stree 2 still topping charts and her Instagram following skyrocketing with every passing moment, she's undeniably a household name. This level of recognition, which many can only dream of, isn't entirely a new experience for her it's part of a journey steeped in legacy and a deep love for cinema. "I'm taking it one step at a time," she shares with us. "I simply want to create meaningful work and be a part of great films. Right now, that's my main focus."