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Kiara Seth
Kiara Seth writes from the set at Gulabi. She stays with the call time, the look, and the room the rest of the week only heard about.
TableHuma Qureshi: From Saleem's Kitchen to Tarla DalalHuma Qureshi's father runs the Saleem's restaurants in Delhi, and she played chef Tarla Dalal on screen. Her career, per her biography.
CityJaved Akhtar: Gwalior, Lucknow and Then SholayJaved Akhtar grew up in Gwalior, Lucknow and Bhopal before Salim-Javed. His scripts, songs and honours, per his biography.
SetAnurag Kashyap: Rs 5,000, Prithvi Theatre and WasseypurAnurag Kashyap's early films were delayed or banned for years. How he went from Mumbai streets to Gangs of Wasseypur, per his biography.
BeautyVikrant Massey and the Appeal of the Relatable LeadVikrant Massey built a career on ordinary-man roles, from television to 12th Fail. What his record says about his rise and his range.
StyleSunidhi Chauhan: The Voice That Rewrote Playback RulesSunidhi Chauhan began as a child singer and became a leading playback voice. Her songs, awards and stage work as her biography records them.
HomeShatrughan Sinha's Ramayan: A Juhu Home Named for a FamilyShatrughan Sinha's Juhu home Ramayan is named for his brothers and sons, with a floor for each family member. What was reported about the house.
FitMalaika Arora's Yoga Bet: Diva Yoga and the Sarva DealMalaika Arora launched Diva Yoga in 2018 and invested in the Sarva yoga chain. What was reported about the studio, the deal and her stated aims.
StardomSunny Deol's Comeback: How Gadar 2 Reset a CareerSunny Deol's career stalled for years before Gadar 2 in 2023. What his biography records about the gap, the return and the reasons critics give.
TableHow Salman Khan's Being Human Pays for Its Charity WorkSalman Khan's charity trust gets a share of Being Human clothing sales. The programmes, the royalty model and which figures are dated.
CityAmitabh Bachchan, Sunday Fans and the KBC Helmet StoryEvery Sunday fans gather outside Jalsa. A 2025 meet shows how Amitabh Bachchan's fan ritual links to his work on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
SetJanhvi Kapoor, Homebound and the Weight of Sridevi's NameJanhvi Kapoor took Homebound to Cannes without her mother, Sridevi. How the film became India's Oscar entry and what is on record.
BeautyKatrina Kaif's Kay Beauty: How the Nykaa Launch WorkedKatrina Kaif launched Kay Beauty with Nykaa in October 2019 as co-owner. How the deal worked, what it sold and what was never disclosed.
StyleAlia Bhatt's 2023 Met Gala Gown: 100,000 PearlsAlia Bhatt's 2023 Met Gala gown had more than 100,000 hand-embroidered pearls. Prabal Gurung, the stylist and Bhatt explain the design.