Singing Sensation SHUBHAM TOMAR

Born in a middle-class family in Bamnauli village of western Uttar Pradesh, Shubham Tomar, also known as Kaka WRLD is the latest sensation in the music fraternity, who is trying to offer everything entertaining, with a hint of Indian roots and international feel together. This new-age singer, writer, composer, producer, and performer wishes to inspire others and make them live their dreams. In a conversation with TMM, he talks about his journey and music at large.

THE COUTURIER ABHINAV MISHRA

Abhinav Mishra is a visionary, a designer, and a decor expert who loves enjoying the best of both worlds.

With Strings Attached ARJAN BAJWA

For Arjan Bajwa life is not just about one philosophy, rather an amalgamation of many perspectives that helps you understand the broader meaning of life, which he tries to portray with every new character he plays on screen. As a firm believer of destiny, he believes that when you are destined to do something, the universe creates all the possible paths or means for you to fulfill your destiny. In a conversation with TMM, he talks about his work and life philosophy and his only expectation from 2021.

Nailed It Bhavya Ramesh

Meet Bhavya Ramesh, founder of an eponymous jewellery label that is here to break all the norms and bring the best and unique, just like these nail crowns that are fierce, feminine, and quirky. For Bhavya, more than a brand, Bhavya Ramesh has been a means of self-expression. Bhavya did extensive research and found that nail guards in ancient China were a sign of power and beauty which represented noble ranking. Studded with pearls, shells, and glided metal these unique guards became her source of inspiration, which were further engineered to perfection with her creative instincts, where she lets all the shapes and forms of life take space in her head and she play with them. In a free-wheeling conversation with TMM, Bhavya, with a background in engineering talks about her process, jewellery as an art, and how pandemic has shown the importance of a digital presence more than ever.

CANVAS CONVERSATION SANA DANG

Every canvas has its own story and for artist Sana Dang, each creation is a way of seeing the world, a way of expression, and a way of love. For someone like Sana, who did her graduation from UCL, London, UK, and holds an honorary degree in Economics, art happened at a later stage and she arrived on the professional art scene in 2015. After exhibiting at many art shows and making it at the 88th All India National Art Exhibition, she is currently working independently and also works with interior designers to create art that suits the sensibilities of modern home spaces. For Sana, one of her defining principles is establishing an open dialogue between form and function in all aspects of her artwork. TMM caught up with Sana to know more about her canvas and creativity.

Calico Connect - Pankaj & Nidhi

Pankaj and Nidhi of the internationally-acclaimed Pankaj and Nidhi designer label are known for their fresh and crisp sensibility. This powerhouse couple pushes the envelope when it comes to style and elegance and the credit goes to their exposure in the world of fashion. Pankaj, who has graduated with top honors from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (N.I.F.T.) is also the winner of the ‘Uma Nath Gold Medal’ for topping academics and the ‘Ritu Kumar’ Award for Best Graduating Collection 1995. He also won the first SmirnoffInternational Fashion Award in 1994. And Nidhi who is also a bright and creative alumnus of N.I.F.T has worked with one of India’s leading Export Firms, The Creative Group which designs & produces for some of the biggest labels in Europe. The duo in October 2010 won the Grand First Prize at the International Apparel Federation’s International Fashion Award at the World Apparel Convention in Hong Kong and they were also the winners of the iconic International Woolmark Prize, 2012, India.

ARJUN RAMPAL - A Man For All Seasons

There must have been something special about the teenage boy, for Rohit Bal to walk up to him to ask if he is a model or would like to become one. That chance meeting with one of the country’s top fashion designers changed the life of the boy from Jabalpur who went on to become one of India’s top male models. Arjun Rampal was and still is one of the best-looking men in showbiz. Though he quit modeling for a career in films, the 48-year-old charmer manages to send everyone’s hearts racing each time he walks the ramp for a designer friend or posts his picture on his social media account. “I think life is about getting to know yourself and not creating boundaries around you. Don’t think about the end goal because that is limiting. I think that might be the reason people remember me as a model or others like Milind, Madhu, or Mehr because everybody was trying to do something beautiful and enjoying it,” says our June cover star. The stylish actor, who recently completed two decades in the movies, went down memory lane to share some interesting anecdotes from his fashion days

A NATURAL FIT RAHUL SHARMA

When Rahul Sharma bagged the Student of the Year 2 project, he realized that it’s always good to believe in yourself and your potentials. Today, with a handful of big banner projects in hand, the 29-year-old actor feels content and is happy that he did everything possible to make his dream come true of becoming an actor. In Rahul’s opinion, success comes when you start analyzing your strengths and weaknesses and work towards improving every day. Rahul still does the same and thinks learning is a never-ending process. In a detailed conversation with TMM, he looks back at his journey.

Man On The Rise Ajinkya Rahane

Oprah Winfrey once said, “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” When you look at Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, he reflects the same power when he focuses on the ground and it’s his passion that has made him come a long way in the gentleman’s game. Ajinkya’s success story is incomplete without his family and he affirms, “Life is pretty empty without the presence of an immediate family. Regardless of any success on the field, the truest moment of satisfaction always comes after spending time with family.” Today he feels content with everything he has achieved and believes that it is all about mental toughness, the ability to deal with unknown adversities, and perseverance that helps one make a mark in the highest level of the sport. In a detailed conversation with TMM, the cover man talks about his life journey where there is zero scope for any regret.

TWICE AS NICE: SUKRITI KAKAR AND PRAKRITI KAKAR

Twin sisters Sukriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar are the first twins in the Indian music industry, but interestingly, their careers took off individually, and they are proud of that. While they definitely bank on the USP of being the first set of twins in the industry, they won’t stop from working individually and that speaks volumes of their potential, choices, versatility as singers. As the twin sisters celebrate their birthday this month, TMM gets candid with them to know more about their individual taste in terms of lifestyle choices and more.

Stay Naturally High: DRUNKEN MONKEY

Stay Naturally High: DRUNKEN MONKEY

Reaching For The Sky MASOOM MINAWALA

Meet Masoom Minawala, a digital-content-creator-turned –digital-entrepreneur. With over 1.2 million followers across all social media platforms, Masoom is one of the aspiring and most looked upon digital content creators in the country. Her content revolves around positivity, lifestyle, family, gender equality, books, travel, and more, and recently, she has started a new venture called @EmpowherOfficial, which aims to empower homegrown women-led Indian brands, bring visibility to them and elevate them to a global audience. She has also been a speaker at TEDxYouth@Wilrijk in Belgium and was put on HSBC’s list of leading female entrepreneurs worldwide. Additionally, she’s an equity partner and lead innovation & strategy at the e-commerce startup ‘The Cai Store’ too. In a detailed conversation with TMM, she talks about everything that makes her a successful woman and what keeps her going.

The Power Shot PRIYANK PANCHAL

Priyank Panchal is a shining star of the cricket world from the state of Gujarat and has been the first cricketer from the state who scored 300 runs in a single inning against Punjab. With many accolades and trophies shining bright at his home, it’s the zeal to play and learn more that drives this young player who is also an avid book reader. He believes that reading gives him an edge over others in terms of driving his mind in the right direction, helps him bring in more focus and attention to achieve his ultimate goal of playing in test matches at the international level. In a quick chat with TMM, the passionate cricketer talks about his journey so far and his inspiration.

NEXT IN LINE AKSHAY OBEROI

Born and brought up in the US, actor Akshay Oberoi feels that his connection with films is a gift from his father that made him passionate enough to live the dream of becoming an actor, and today, when he has made it, feels like a dream come true, where there is no scope for regrets. In conversation with TMM, he talks about his journey, the most challenging role till date, and why the concept of the director’s actor is misconstrued.

MS DHONI Comes On Board Copter7!

Copter7 is a range of new artisanal chocolates and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) by 7Ink Brews, a young and dynamic food and beverage company based out of Mumbai, founded by Mohit Bhagchandani and co-founded by Adil Mistry and Kunal Patel.

Dreams Come True Jhataleka Malhotra

Jhataleka Malhotra, the first runner-up of Femina Miss India 2014 recently made her Bollywood debut with the film Tuesdays and Fridays, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and T-Series. For the young actress, it was a dream come true and she believes that it happened because her mother always told her a famous quote by Walt Disney that she abided by throughout her life, which says, ‘If you can dream it, you can do it.’ While the promising debutant has impressed all with her acting prowess and is enjoying all the appreciation, TMM asks her the experience of working under the perfectionist and how the beauty pageant changed her life.

MAY MAGIC!

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What's Your Fragrance Mood? Truth Bombs

These Truth Bombs are surely going to kick off a riot of laughter, awkward revelations, a series of I-know-rights, and explosively honest confessions.

Balancing Act Shraddha Kapoor

What’s the secret behind Shraddha Kapoor’s peaches and cream skin? Or the reason she is one of the fittest actresses in Bollywood today? It is not just about the right makeup or beauty products that make Shraddha glow with good health. It is also about making the right choices when it comes to health, fitness, and food. For someone who has always believed in clean eating and wellness, it seems natural that she has now put her trust in a brand that she believes, stands for those very values. The Baaghi actress has become an investor-partner at Shunya, the flagship brand of Naturedge Beverages Pvt. Ltd., by serial entrepreneur Siddhesh Sharma of the Baidyanath legacy. Shraddha, who believes in doing good, living good, and feeling good, believes these values are endorsed by the brand as well. The keyword for her is balance. Just as she has been forging her acting career ahead with memorable roles, she also plans to make a name for herself on the entrepreneurial side. Here’s what our gorgeous cover girl has to say about her latest venture…

BURST THAT BUBBLE!

FLAVOUR BLASTER COCKTAILS

Narrating Success NATASHA DALAL

Natasha Dalal needs no introduction, but what you really need to know is, that she is a creative soul who has marked her presence with peculiar design aesthetics and fashion sensibilities. Natasha is a well-known Indian designer, who recently tied the knot with Varun Dhawan. She is internationally acclaimed for creating elegant & present-day wedding wear for brides with a vision to look traditional and modern at the same time. She has recently launched her new collection "Into the light" and you will be surprised to know that she even designed her own wedding outfit. In a conversation with TMM, she talks about her love for designing and more.

FROM SPEC-Y TO SEXY!

Have you been wearing glasses all your life? Wouldn’t you love to be set free and wake up to a world of clear vision, not having to depend on your glasses? This summer go specs-free and have a look at the latest offerings available to you. A lot has changed over the last decade or so, and technology is evolving at breakneck speed. These advances add to the safety and the predictability of modern eye surgery for number correction.

TRUTH OF TAROT

There are many myths and misconceptions around Tarot reading and Aditya recently debunked them for TMM readers:

Taste OF SUCCESS MY FITNESS PEANUT BUTTER

Meet Rahil Virani, co-founder and brand director at MYFITNESS Peanut Butter, a homegrown brand that aims at making people understand the magic of original peanut butter and make it a part of their daily diet. In a detailed conversation with TMM, Rahil talks about the journey of the brand and his future plans.

DREAMS UNLIMITED Elnaaz Norouzi

From her very first role as Zara in Sacred Games, Elnaaz Norouzi left an impression on audiences’ minds.

MAGNIFICENT MALDIVES

MAGNIFICENT MALDIVES

Unfiltered Tabu

Tabu loves a good conversation, and more than that, she loves a good laugh. The actress, who is counted among one of the finest in the country, admits that people have been often been pleasantly surprised by her sense of humour. But she rues the fact that these days, she has to censor herself when she talks, lest people take it in the wrong way. “We have become so unnatural in our self-expression. I like doing interviews where something fun comes up. Now, if that’s going to be misconstrued and highlighted, how does one talk?” she questions. A great sense of humour apart, the other things our March cover girl has in abundance are spontaneity and oodles of talent. It is difficult to pick her best performance – there are so many to choose from! From Maachis to Maqbool, Virasat to Haider, and Astitva to Andhadhun, this powerhouse performer has only gone from strength to strength. Last year, she made her digital debut with A Suitable Boy, playing the beautiful courtesan Saeeda Bai. The National Award-winning actress sat down with TMM for a quick chat about her work and the projects she would love to be a part of. Was there a lot of fun banter? Oh yes, but we decided to censor some of it!

Unfinished Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Good things and people take time to stand out, but when they do, they are unmatchable. Similar is the case of Priyanka Chopra Jonas. She is not just a megastar but an iconic personality of Indian cinema who has broken many myths and brought success home. All this is very creatively and chronologically mentioned in her memoir Unfinished that she has been promoting on social media over a period of time.