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from Filmfare-ME-August-2023

by FilmFare Middle East

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Of love, power and passion!

They are one of the most-loved and adored power couples! Presenting on our cover this month are Cover Stars and B-Town sweethearts Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash like you’ve never seen before. Quite a coup to be honest as the duo has never shot together for any magazine cover before this one. And quite a sizzler we have here as you can already see. Well, the two admit that this one is really special for both of them too.

Together, they are unfiltered, real, goofy, and in love and their chemistry crackling hot as ever speaks for itself as we meet up over multiple occasions in Dubai. Unlike the other couples who boast of their perfect love stories, these two insist on their love story - that started on the reality show Bigg Boss - being imperfectly perfect. “Love is never about being perfect. It’s about being flawed and loving each other inspite of those flaws,” Sunny and Laddoo (endearments Karan and Tejasswi have for each other) tell me as we settle down for a candid conversation. Read more about this lovable couple as they spill some interesting secrets and reveal their marriage plans in our cover story ahead.

Also in this month’s Wellness Issue, we have for you all that you’d need to stay the best version of you. From indulging your senses in the essential oils to treating your bodies with the healthiest foods, to looking your best with the wardrobe must-haves, we’ve got you all covered. Also, do check out our special feature on the Fit and Fabbest hot-bods of Bollywood from Gen Now. Flip the pages for all this and more.

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Further ahead we have interviews with Bollywood heartthrobs Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, who we had met up in Dubai. We also spoke to K-Pop sensation Aoora, who is the first artiste to release an Indo-Korean single ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ that has become quite the rage. Then there are interviews with our second cover star - the multi-talented Zenofar Fathima, celebrity fitness trainer Namrata Purohit, filmmaker Anu Menon, actors Sanya Malhotra and Sanjay Kapoor, and the Indian Matchmaking Aunty from Mumbai - Sima Taparia, amongst others.

This month is also a treat for movie buffs as the avalanche of good content after Oppenheimer continues in theatres. First off is Barbie, the much-awaited Greta Gerwig movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling that releases in theatres. Honestly, Robbie’s versatility as she blends into the skin of her characters is simply phenomenal and I can’t wait to see her own up Barbie just as brilliantly on screen. Also I did quite love what Google’s done to celebrate the movie as the screen bursts into pink-coloured sparks before settling into a pinkish-tinged page when you key in the word Barbie on the search bar. Cute!

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The other movie that I’ve personally loved and would totally recommend is Gran Turismo directed by Neill Blomkamp. This inspiring movie follows the incredible journey of Jann Mardenborough, a struggling working-class gamer who harbours a dream of becoming a race car driver. Based on real life, it grips you emotionally, thrills you right till the end and speeds straight into your hearts. The captivating story of passion and dedication alongwith exceptional performances especially by David Harbour and Archie Madekwe make this one an absolute must-watch. Meanwhile, from the desi platter, our pick would be the Rajinikanth starrer Jailer and Akshay Kumar - Pankaj Tripathi’s OMG 2. So, make sure you book ahead for these and happy viewing!

Also to all our readers, here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day!

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Cover Story

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OUR COVER STARS KARAN KUNDRRA AND TEJASSWI PRAKASH IN A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH AAKANKSHA NAVAL-SHETYE TALK ABOUT THEIR PASSION FOR WORK AND EACH OTHER, REVEAL THEIR POWER EQUATION, SHARE SOME INTIMATE SECRETS AND SPILL THE BEANS ON THE M WORD – MARRIAGE!