Ananya Shankar

Ananya Shankar

Features Writer & Sub-Editor

Ananya is a Mumbai-based film and lifestyle journalist who has previously written for publications like HELLO! India and Bombay Times.

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Basil Joseph.
Columns

Basil Joseph Picks His Favourite TV Shows: 'The Office,' 'Breaking Bad' and More

These five television shows reveal how filmmaker and actor Basil Joseph thinks about characters, narratives and plot twists.

BY Ananya Shankar
From left to right: Diljit Dosanjh, Jonita Gandhi and Karan Aujla on stage.
Fashion

Diljit Dosanjh to Jonita Gandhi: How Are Indian Pop Stars Experimenting With Fashion?

Indian pop stars today are ditching the dated bodysuit for something far more interesting

BY Ananya Shankar
Fashion designer Anamika Khanna.
Interviews

Anamika Khanna On Reshaping How Indian Women Dress, and Why Sonam Kapoor Is Her Constant Muse

From Rashmika Mandanna to Oprah Winfrey, Ananya Panday to Deepika Padukone, designer Anamika Khanna is working with her twin sons, still dressing global icons, and watching Indian fashion claim its place on the world stage — all while staying true to her instinct.

BY Ananya Shankar
For Hina Khan, one of the highlights of the trip was visiting the locations where famous K-dramas were shot.
Travel

Hina Khan Recounts Seoul-Searching in South Korea

Actor Hina Khan explores South Korea’s scenic beauty, historic palaces, cosy cafés and celebrated skincare rituals — all packed into a one-week getaway.

BY Ananya Shankar
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sonam Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Alia Bhatt.
Fashion

2025's Best-Dressed Stars: Alia Bhatt, Ishaan Khatter, Diljit Dosanjh and More

The Hollywood Reporter India picks the looks that broke the Internet — and the icons that redefined India's style landscape — in 2025.

BY Ananya Shankar
Falguni Shane Peacock.
Fashion

Falguni Shane Peacock: Inside India’s Global Atelier That Has Dressed Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga

With Fergie, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga in their portfolio, Falguni Shane Peacock turned feathers and crystals into a global fashion language — and never looked back.

BY Ananya Shankar
Shantanu Maheshwari, Diipa Büller-Khosla, Nishtha Parwani and Guntas Sethi.
Fashion

On-Set Wardrobes: What Shantanu Maheshwari, Diipa Büller-Khosla, Nishtha Parwani and Guntas Sethi Wear to Work

Four industry insiders share their go-to uniforms, hero pieces and the comfort-driven codes that define their personal style.

BY Ananya Shankar
Indo Warehouse, a south Asian Electronic Collective.
Interviews

From Coachella to Sunburn: Indo Warehouse on Taking South Asian House Music Global

Fresh off a milestone Delhi show, founders Kahani and Kunal Merchant of Indo Warehouse talk working with Raja Kumari, channeling Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and the anticipation for tonight’s Mumbai performances.

BY Ananya Shankar
HYBE Entertainment, in collaboration with BookMyShow brings a glimpse into Jung Kook's life to Mumbai's Mehboob Studio.
Insight

Jung Kook’s ‘GOLDEN: The Moments’ Exhibition Makes India Debut at Mehboob Studio in Mumbai

Brought to India by BookMyShow Live and HYBE, the immersive showcase opens December 12 and invites fans into Jung Kook’s creative universe through rare visuals, iconic outfits, music rooms and exclusive merchandise.

BY Ananya Shankar
Anya Singh wears an ensemble by Only and shoes from Oceedee.
Fashion

Anya Singh: 'My Sense of Style is Minimalistic, Chic... Clean'

In elevated basics and snuggly silhouettes, the 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' star shows how to stay comfortable without dialling down the chic.

BY Ananya Shankar
Sarika Dresswalla at her Mumbai store.
Fashion

100 Years of Maganlal Dresswalla: From 'Mughal-E-Azam' To 'Mission: Impossible' and More

Sarika Dresswalla carries forward almost a century of tradition at Maganlal Dresswalla, outfitting everything from period epics like 'Mughal-E-Azam' to Hollywood blockbusters like 'Mission: Impossible'.

BY Ananya Shankar
Kirti Kulhari, Mary Ann Alexander, Giorgia Andriani and Sagar Bhatia.
Fashion

On-Set Wardobes: What Kirti Kulhari, Mary Ann Alexander, Sagar Bhatia and Giorgia Andriani Wear to Work

Whether it’s mismatched socks or Cartier watches, here’s what creatives across cinema and music are wearing — and what it says about them.

BY Ananya Shankar
Mandira Bedi.
Interviews

What Is Mandira Bedi Reading This Month?

Mandira Bedi’s reading list reveals the lenses through which she approaches healing, becoming and possibility.

BY Ananya Shankar
Shaan and His Sons Maahi and Soham
Interviews

Shaan and His Sons Maahi and Soham: The Succession of Sound

From ghazals to K-pop collabs, Shaan discovers his sons aren’t following the same tune — they’re finding their own rhythm.

BY Ananya Shankar
Passenger at his debut concert in Mumbai.
Insight

'Let Her Go' And More: Passenger Makes a Magical Mumbai Debut

In a city accustomed to year-end concerts, Michael Rosenberg’s Mumbai debut felt unusually intimate with saturated lights, soft melodies, and a deeply nostalgic crowd.

BY Ananya Shankar
Sobhita Dhulipala, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor and Georgina Rodríguez engagement rings
Fashion

From Alia Bhatt to Sonam Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala: Everything To Know About Celebrity Engagement Rings

A-list proposals and celebrity engagement rings are rewriting the rules of romance — and retail.

BY Ananya Shankar
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lucia Silvestri
Fashion

Bvlgari's Lucia Silvestri on Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zendaya and How She Chooses Brand Ambassadors

Bvlgari’s luminous creations — where stardom meets heritage — owe their spirit to India’s craft and creative director Lucia Silvestri’s vision.

BY Ananya Shankar
'Luck By Chance'
Insight

THR India's 25 in 25: How 'Luck by Chance' Became the Definitive Movie About the Movies

The Hollywood Reporter India picks the 25 best Indian films of the 21st century. Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut 'Luck By Chance' wasn’t simply ahead of its time — it was honest in a time that wasn’t ready for honesty.

BY Ananya Shankar
'Chak De India'
Insight

THR India's 25 in 25: Why 'Chak De! India' Still Scores High in Indian Hearts

The Hollywood Reporter India picks the 25 best Indian films of the 21st century. Making the list is Shimit Amin's 'Chak De! India' which remains a mirror to India's ideas of identity and nationhood.

BY Ananya Shankar
Zahan Kapoor styled by Pratyasha Sarkar
Fashion

Zahan Kapoor on Fashion, Family Legacy, and Finding His Personal Style

The 'Black Warrant' star steps into the celebratory spirit with ease — fluid silhouettes, tactile fabrics, and a sense of self stitched into every fold.

BY Ananya Shankar