She shot to fame with her a role of the girl-next-door in Aisha, and since then there’s been no looking back.

Namrata Purohit, one of the world’s youngest Pilates (pronounced “pi – lah – teez), a form of gentle exercise, trainers and India’s under — 16 National Squash Champion, talks about her passion.

Rhea Nasta was always passionate about designing her own jewellery but little did she know that this hobby would help her go places – literally!

What began as a way of making money to pay the rent and tuition fees, turned out to be a career. That’s the story of supermodel-turned-actress Lisa Haydon in a nutshell.

Dhanush has gained quite a lot of international recognition thanks to the rage that was Kolaveri Di, but the star is as surprised as everybody else at his new found fame. “Life’s turned upside down.

Rathika Ramasamy

Anoushka Shankar

Dipika Pallikal

Anita Nair

Nandita Das
Nandita Das has made a mark in the Indian cinema and she explains what it takes to stick to inspirational subjects.

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