Raashii Khanna
Brighter than a Shooting Star
As actor, singer, and music aficionado Raashii Khanna gears up for her upcoming digital debut opposite Shahid Kapoor, Aza tunes into her beat. Channeling the spirit of the new age Indian bride Raashii celebrates positivity and new beginnings in dazzling couture, entrancing us with her infectious energy and vivacity along the way.
Photographs by Ajay Kadam; Styled by Nikita Jaisinghani; Assisted by Sanoori; Hair by Loveleen; Makeup by Shraddha Mishra; PR Consultant Tree-Shul Media Solutions; Words by Sreemita Bhattacharya
I didn't grow up watching a lot of films. We came from a lower middle-class background; we went to the theatre only on special occasions. Acting was nowhere on the radar!
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Outfit, Dolly J; Earrings, Mahesh Notandass Fine Jewellery
Soundtrack 1: “Colors,” Stella Jang
I tried joining the Dramatics Society in college to become a little more confident, but I ran away from the auditions because I was too shy!
Track 2: “Count on Me,” Bruno Mars
I think the basic respect that you owe to any language is to make the effort to learn it.
Track 3: “You're Beautiful,” James Blunt
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Outfit, Rahul Mishra; Necklace, Maya Sanghavi Jewels
I don't like the tag 'regional actor'. Sure, the Hindi film industry is the predominant one, but Bollywood too is a region for people living in another region!
Track 4: “Kaise Bhulegi Mera Naam,” Euphoria
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Outfit, Anamika Khanna; Neck set, Shri Paramani Jewels; Wrist set, Maya Sanghavi Jewels
Track 5: “I Want It That Way,” Backstreet Boys
Shahid and I had much in common in terms of how we approached or built on a scene as co-stars. I think I have found a friend in him.
Track 6: “Manike Mage Hithe,” Yohani
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Outfit, Rianta's; Maangtikka and wrist cuff, Shri Paramani Jewels; Rings, Maya Sanghavi Jewels
I love how Raj & DK Sir project female characters. They ensure there aren't any dialogues that objectify women or are even remotely in the patriarchal realm.
Track 7: “Woh Chali,” Bombay Vikings
Track 8: “Tareefan,” Badshah
I was singing on the set of one of my first Telugu films (because I keep singing all the time anyway!) when my directors heard me and asked if I’d like to do playback.
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Outfit, Tarun Tahiliani; Earrings, Maya Sanghavi Jewels
Track 9: “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” Raghav
Whenever I get married, I definitely see Vaani as one of my bridesmaids - she's my soul sister.
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Outfit, Geisha; Jewellery, Shri Paramani Jewels
Track 10: “Punjab,” Karunesh
Maybe in the future, I will come up with a music album. It’s something I want to do. Right now, I want to focus on acting. But yes, it makes me happy to think that my childhood dream of singing did manifest into reality.