Dear Readers,
My, how time flies!
It’s already been 15 years since we presented the first issue of You & I, and what a 15 years it has been! We are truly grateful for the great enthusiasm with which you have embraced us, which encourages us to continue to present the high-quality stories that we do! Launched with the ever-glamourous Shalini Bhupal on the cover, we continue to bring to you those with special stories.
Today, flipping through our first issue, I see familiar faces and businesses —it’s comforting that while some things have changed, others have remained the same and solid. It’s still very much full of style and families and people living meaningful lives. You & I has spent these 15 years celebrating interesting organisations and people in our communities.
As we look to the future, with this issue, we know there is plenty to present – pictures, capturing desires and feelings, special people, great articles and discussions. Who better to start with, than the woman of the moment - Deepika Padukone, to adorn our special issue?! A slew of superhit movies to her name, international red-carpet appearances, the first Indian to unveil the FIFA trophy, is the face of some of the world’s biggest luxury brands, and the founder of a self-care brand. Read all about this in our Cover Story.
In addition, we have interviews with TV presenter Archana Vijaya and Fauzia Vohra, CEO & Founding Partner of FAB Entertainment W.L.L from Qatar, in our People in Focus. Continuing the anniversary theme, we also profile Dheer Momaya, a young producer who is fresh from the Oscar nomination and the success of his film Chhello Show (or The Last Film Show.)
Inspirational is our “Reigning Stars of Bollywood” story with actors we cannot wait to see more. Stopover at Feature Story to get inspired. With Grand Getaway, we discuss how luxury yachts have evolved and how residential yachts are the new trend.
Whether you live in the city or deep in the countryside, in temperate climates or searing desert heat, Sensational Spaces talks about five dwellings to inspire your future ‘jungalow’. Lastly, in Wedding Moments, we have special photographs from the big day of Vishwajith and Rishika.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy this issue as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together! Thank you for being a part of You & I.