GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE VIBRANT SPECTACLE THAT IS SOUTH ASIAN CINEMA AND LEARN ALL ABOUT 2024’S MOST EAGERLY ANTICIPATED FILM, KALKI 2898-AD—THE BIGGEST BUDGET SCI-FI FILM EVER PRODUCED IN INDIA. This issue gives fans a sneak peek at Kalki 2898-AD and its stars, and takes a deep dive into the world of Indian cinema. Learn the difference between Bollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood (and why some actors and producers hate the terms). Get to know South Asia’s most popular stars (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and more). Then check out some of the biggest box-office hits (did your favorites make the list?) and find out the latest news on some of the most highly anticipated films of 2024 and beyond.
A Complete Fan Guide to INDIAN CINEMA and Kalki 2898-AD
A Feast for the SENSES • GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE VIBRANT SPECTACLE THAT IS SOUTH ASIAN CINEMA AND LEARN ALL ABOUT 2024’S MOST EAGERLY ANTICIPATED FILM, KALKI 2898-AD—THE BIGGEST-BUDGET SCI-FI FILM EVER PRODUCED IN INDIA.
Everything to Know About KALKI 2898-AD • ONE OF THE BIGGEST-BUDGET INDIAN FILMS EVER IS SET TO BE RELEASED IN JANUARY 2024.
MEET THE CAST • PRABHAS LEADS A STAR-STUDDED GROUP OF ACTORS INCLUDING DEEPIKA PADUKONE, AMITABH BACHCHAN, DISHA PATANI AND KAMAL HAASAN IN THE ACTION-PACKED EPIC KALKI 2898-AD.
PRABHAS • THE TELUGU STAR HAS BECOME A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER LEADING MAN OVER THE PAST DECADE, AS WELL AS ONE OF THE HIGHEST-PAID ACTORS IN INDIAN CINEMA.
AMITABH BACHCHAN • THE BOLLYWOOD LEGEND IS STILL ACTING IN BLOCKBUSTERS IN HIS 80s.
DEEPIKA PADUKONE • THE ACTRESS HAS FORGED HER OWN PATH WITHIN THE WORLD OF INDIAN FILMMAKING.
DISHA PATANI • THE VERSATILE INDIAN STAR’S CAREER IS GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH.
KAMAL HAASAN • THE SCREEN ICON AND TRAILBLAZER SAYS HE’S JUST A MOVIE BUFF AT HEART.
A WINDOW INTO A DIFFERENT WORLD • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOST POPULAR ACTORS IN INDIAN CINEMA, AS WELL AS THE CROSSOVER ARTISTS WHO HAVE GONE FROM BOLLYWOOD TO HOLLYWOOD, AND THE AMERICAN A-LISTERS WHO HAVE APPEARED IN SOUTH ASIAN FILMS (AND THOSE WHO WANT TO!).
IT’S NOT JUST BOLLYWOOD • IT’S A NAME USED FOR INDIA’S HINDI-LANGUAGE MOVIES. BUT IN A COUNTRY WITH 22 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES, BOLLYWOOD IS JUST ONE OF MORE THAN A DOZEN THRIVING FILM INDUSTRIES, AND THEY’RE SO MUCH MORE THAN A HOLLYWOOD KNOCKOFF.
SHAH RUKH KHAN • SRK, AS HE’S KNOWN TO ADORING FANS, IS THE UNDISPUTED KING OF BOLLYWOOD, EXPLODING BACK ONTO SCREENS AFTER A FIVE-YEAR HIATUS.
SALMAN KHAN • WHILE HE’S FOUND HIMSELF ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW FROM TIME TO TIME, THE TIGER STAR HAS A BIG HEART AND IS DEVOTED TO HELPING OTHERS.
AAMIR KHAN • AFTER A FOUR-YEAR HIATUS, THE STAR IS BACK WITH A SLATE OF EXCITING PROJECTS THAT REUNITE HIM WITH THE DIRECTORS OF SOME OF HIS BIGGEST HITS.
AKSHAY KUMAR • HIS RAPID RISE TO STARDOM IS A TALE WORTHY OF ITS OWN FILM!
RANVEER SINGH • THE GULLY BOY ACTOR IS SET TO REPLACE SHAH RUKH KHAN IN DON 3.
KANGANA RANAUT • ONE OF INDIA’S MOST ACCLAIMED ACTORS, THE STAR HAS WON SEVERAL AWARDS—AND PLENTY OF ATTENTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN • THIS DESCENDANT OF HINDI CINEMA’S KAPOOR FAMILY HAD HARD ACTS TO FOLLOW, BUT SHE HAS STAKED OUT HER OWN PLACE IN THE SPOTLIGHT.
KATRINA KAIF • BORN IN HONG KONG AND RAISED AROUND THE WORLD, SHE ISN’T A TRADITIONAL BOLLYWOOD ACTOR, BUT THAT HASN’T STOPPED THIS BRITISH BEAUTY FROM RISING TO THE TOP.
SHRADDHA KAPOOR • DESPITE BEING THE DAUGHTER OF A BELOVED ACTOR, SHE INSISTS SHE’S HAD TO CARVE HER OWN PATH IN THE MOVIES.
ANUSHKA SHARMA • COMING OUT OF A YEARSLONG HIATUS AFTER TAKING TIME OFF WITH HER FIRST CHILD, SHE’S DETERMINED TO ONLY TACKLE ROLES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO...