18 October 2026
Issue 1
Issue 1 of Gulabi opens the Bollywood lifestyle week: style, beauty, the set, the city, and the table, with the cover still waiting for its first story.
TableGurinder Chadha: Southall Kitchens and What's Cooking?Gurinder Chadha refused to cook as a girl and later opened Sundance with What's Cooking? Her path to Bend It Like Beckham, per her biography.
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.
TableAsha Bhosle, Singer, Cook and Restaurant FounderAsha Bhosle said she would have been a cook if not a singer, and she founded the Asha's restaurant chain. Her career, per her biography.
CityShaan, the Bombay Jingle Singer Behind the HitsShaan was born in Bombay and began with jingles before his playback hits. His albums, songs and television work, per his biography.
CityShekhar Kapur: Lahore, London and a Bollywood HitShekhar Kapur was born in Lahore, trained as an accountant in England and directed Mr. India and Elizabeth. His career, per his biography.
CityNaseeruddin Shah, Prithvi Theatre and the Stage CityNaseeruddin Shah's Motley troupe staged its first play at Prithvi Theatre in 1979. His stage and screen career, per his 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.
CityGulzar: The Garage Painter Who Became a PoetGulzar arrived in Bombay after Partition and worked in a garage before films. His path to lyrics, directing and the Jnanpith.
SetDeepa Mehta: Fire, Earth, Water and a Moved SetDeepa Mehta's Water was shot in Sri Lanka after protests ended its Varanasi plans. Her trilogy and career, per her biography.
SetAshutosh Gowariker and the Epic SetAshutosh Gowariker made Lagaan and Jodhaa Akbar, then three costly misses. His period films and what his biography records.
SetImtiaz Ali, the Director of Roads and RockstarsImtiaz Ali's films range from Jab We Met to Rockstar and Highway. His hits, his misses and his return with Amar Singh Chamkila.
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.
SetZoya Akhtar: Learning Every Job Before DirectingZoya Akhtar worked as casting director and assistant before she directed. Her sets, her films and her awards, per her biography.
BeautyKamal Haasan: Ten Roles, Many Faces and a Khadi LabelKamal Haasan is known for transforming roles and makeup. His films, his awards and his Khadi label, as his biography records them.
BeautyKabir Bedi: The Indian Star Europe Knew as SandokanKabir Bedi became a household name in Europe as Sandokan. His career across Indian, Italian and Hollywood work, per his biography.
BeautySonu Nigam: A Voice Called the Modern RafiSonu Nigam is often called the modern Rafi. His start, his hits, his stage presence and the awards his biography lists in full.
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.
BeautyNandita Das and the Campaign to Stay UnfairNandita Das fronted the Dark Is Beautiful campaign against skin-colour bias. What her biography says about the campaign and her films.
StyleHema Malini and the Making of the Dream GirlHema Malini became the Dream Girl of Hindi cinema and a classical dancer. Her films, her dance work and her public career, as her biography records.
StyleAtif Aslam, From Wazirabad to a Packed O2 ArenaAtif Aslam rose from Wazirabad to arena stages and Bollywood playback. His career, concerts and the look he brings to the stage, per his biography.
StyleJackie Shroff: The Model Who Became a Stylish LegendJackie Shroff went from modelling to Hero and a long film career. His biography on the look, the roles and the films that defined him.
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.
StyleIshaan Khatter's Road From Dance Class to CannesIshaan Khatter trained as a dancer before Beyond the Clouds and Homebound. His path, his roles and what his biography records.
HomeVicky Kaushal's Wedding Venue: Six Senses Fort BarwaraVicky Kaushal married at Fort Barwara in 2021. The restored fort behind the venue, its conservation story and how its spaces were reused.
HomeShabana Azmi and the Mud House in MijwanShabana Azmi has been linked to the mud house in Mijwan where her father Kaifi Azmi was born. The village, the house and the work around it.
HomeInside Sonakshi Sinha's Top-Floor Home at RamayanSonakshi Sinha's floor in her family's Juhu building mixes minimalist spaces with bold colour. The design, the details and what is unconfirmed.
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.
HomeDharmendra's Lonavala Farmhouse: A Star's Farm LifeDharmendra's farmhouse near Lonavala was his retreat for farming. What was reported about the 100-acre property and what he said about it.
FitKriti Sanon's Wellness Brands: The Tribe and HyphenKriti Sanon co-founded the fitness company The Tribe and the skincare brand Hyphen. What is documented, and what the revenue claims do not show.
FitRakul Preet Singh: Push, Pull and a Gym of Her OwnRakul Preet Singh trains six days a week, owns F45 gyms and opened a millet restaurant. Her routine and ventures as she described them.
FitBhumi Pednekar's Weight Loss: What Her Diet Actually WasBhumi Pednekar's weight-loss figures vary by outlet. Here is the diet and workout she described to three publications, and what it cannot prove.
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.
FitMilind Soman's Ironman: Training, Running and the NumbersMilind Soman completed the Zurich Ironman in 15 hours 19 minutes at 49. The training, the splits and what he said, as reported by the press.
StardomPriyanka Chopra Jonas: The Business of Being a BrandPriyanka Chopra Jonas turned fame into producing, investing and products. The ventures her record documents, and where the reports show setbacks.
StardomKartik Aaryan: The Outsider Who Built an AudienceKartik Aaryan came from Gwalior with no film connections. His path from auditions to a National Award shows how audience goodwill builds a star.
StardomAnanya Panday and the Star-Kid QuestionAnanya Panday debuted as an actor's daughter and faced the nepotism debate. How her films and her own words answer the star-kid question.
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.
StardomAyushmann Khurrana's Career: Roadies to a National AwardAyushmann Khurrana went from radio and Roadies to small-budget hits and a National Award. A look at the career, its flops and its comeback.
TableShilpa Shetty's Bastian Bandra: A Star Hangout ClosesShilpa Shetty's Bastian Bandra closed on Sept. 4, 2025 after nine years. The announcement, the regulars, the Ammakai plan and open questions.
TableSuniel Shetty's Restaurant Roots: A Waiter's SonSuniel Shetty's father went from waiter to restaurant owner. The Mumbai ventures that followed, from Mischief to H2O, and what the record says.
TableAlia Bhatt's Ed-a-Mamma: A Kidswear Label Gets RelianceAlia Bhatt launched kidswear label Ed-a-Mamma in 2020 with her own money. In 2023 Reliance Retail took a 51 percent stake. The record so far.
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.
TableKareena Kapoor Khan on Yoga, Parathas and Eating RightKareena Kapoor Khan says yoga and a customised meal plan, not starvation, were behind her Tashan look. Her words from 2009 and 2018.
CitySaif Ali Khan's Pataudi Palace: A Lease, Not a PurchasePataudi Palace is Saif Ali Khan's ancestral home in Haryana. He says he cleared a hotel lease, not bought it back. What the sources say.
CityRK Studios: Why the Kapoors Sold Raj Kapoor's Chembur LotRaj Kapoor's Chembur studio, home of RK Films, was sold to Godrej Properties in 2019 after a fire. The reasons, the land and the unknowns.
CityRaj Kapoor at 100: How Ranbir and the Kapoors Marked ItThe Kapoor family met the Prime Minister and screened ten Raj Kapoor films in 40 cities for his centenary. What Ranbir and family said.
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.
CityMannat: Shah Rukh Khan's Sea-Facing Bandra LandmarkShah Rukh Khan's Bandra home began as Villa Vienna in 1914. Its heritage grade, annexe and two-floor extension, as the records show.
SetMadhuri Dixit: The Record Behind the Dhak Dhak LegacyMadhuri Dixit holds a record 17 Filmfare nominations and six wins. The numbers behind the Dhak Dhak legacy, from Tezaab to The Fame Game.
SetAamir Khan in China: Dangal and a "National Treasure" LabelIn China, Aamir Khan is called a national treasure of India. How 3 Idiots and Dangal built that fame, and the TV show behind his image.
SetRani Mukerji's First National Award, 27 Years InRani Mukerji won her first National Award on Sept. 23, 2025, for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The ceremony, the film's mixed reviews, the record.
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.
SetKaran Johar: Dharma, Koffee and the Business of FameKaran Johar runs Dharma Productions, hosts Koffee with Karan and has a Netflix deal. The record on how a director became a studio and a brand.
BeautyRekha: Umrao Jaan, a Padma Shri and a Career of ReinventionRekha's career runs from 1958 to a National Award for Umrao Jaan, a Padma Shri and six years in the Rajya Sabha. The record, sourced.
BeautyHrithik Roshan's HRX: A Fitness Brand Built With MyntraHrithik Roshan's HRX launched on Myntra in 2013 and later became partly owned by it. The launch, the equity deal and the open questions.
BeautyAkshay Kumar's 4 A.M. Routine: Early Nights, No PhoneAkshay Kumar wakes at 4 a.m., sleeps by 9 p.m. and skips the phone. His own account of the routine and the martial arts behind it.
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.
BeautyDeepika Padukone: From Mental Health Advocacy to 82°EDeepika Padukone founded a mental health charity in 2015 and launched the skincare brand 82°E in 2022. What each says about itself.
StyleAishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2025: Saree, Then VelvetAishwarya Rai Bachchan opened Cannes 2025 in an ivory Manish Malhotra saree, then wore black velvet. The looks and her Cannes history.
StyleDeepika Padukone at the 2023 Oscars: Gown and IntroductionDeepika Padukone introduced Naatu Naatu at the 2023 Oscars in a black Louis Vuitton gown and Cartier jewels. The details, sourced.
StyleShah Rukh Khan's Met Gala Debut in SabyasachiShah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut in a black Sabyasachi coat, jewelled K pendant and tiger-head cane. What each piece was and what he said.
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.
StyleKiara Advani's Met Gala Debut: The Bravehearts LookKiara Advani debuted at the 2025 Met Gala in a Gaurav Gupta look built around motherhood. The design, the hours of work and the tribute.