In this exclusive episode of Luxe Life on The Hollywood Reporter India, host Sneha Menon Desai takes viewers behind the scenes of India's private jet culture, uncovering what it's really like to fly like the rich and famous. Sneha boards a Legacy 600 Executive Jet Aircraft, the preferred 13-seater private plane of Bollywood celebrities, to decode the luxury travel experience that has become increasingly popular in the film industry. Joined by Maria Charles, Director of Skyline Charters who arranges private flights for numerous film industry personalities, she explores every aspect of private aviation from booking processes to in-flight experiences.

From the surprisingly quick 15-minute airport arrival time to personalized catering featuring everything from vada pav to continental breakfast, Maria reveals the insider details of how India's elite travel. The conversation covers costs ranging from 18-30 lakhs plus GST for popular routes like Mumbai-Delhi, the evolution of private flying culture since COVID-19, and the practical logistics that make last-minute bookings possible. Sneha discovers how the Legacy 600's cabin transforms into comfortable beds, the slot restrictions at Mumbai airport, and why celebrities prefer the privacy and efficiency of chartered flights over commercial aviation.

In this captivating episode of Luxe Life on The Hollywood Reporter India, host Sneha Menon Desai sits down with Karan Vaidya from the House of Rose to decode the fascinating world of luxury watches and the celebrities who collect them. From Shah Rukh Khan's $2.5 million Met Gala timepiece to Salman Khan's minute repeater adorned with sapphires, discover which Indian celebrities have the most enviable watch collections.

Karan reveals the insider secrets of the luxury watch world, explaining the Holy Trinity of watchmaking (Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin), the rise of independent watchmakers, and why brands like Bvlgari's Octo Finissimo and Blancpain are gaining popularity among Indian celebrities. The conversation covers the complex world of secondary markets, purchase history requirements, and the 40% combined duty structure that makes luxury watches in India significantly more expensive.

Learn about the three essential watches every collector needs, the difference between genuine enthusiasts and those just seeking status symbols, and the surprising stories behind sourcing rare timepieces for Bollywood's elite. From explaining watch complications to revealing which timepiece everyone wants but few can get, this episode is your ultimate guide to understanding India's luxury watch culture.