Unapologetically aggressive, unquestionably masterful and fiercely loyal, India's best cricketer is redefining the nation's approach to the game—and to sport in general
Sonam Kapoor is playing Bollywood on her own terms. And she's doing it well—really well
Alia Bhatt’s 23 years belie her emotional depth and effortless authenticity as an actor
Former adult film star Sunny Leone has defied conventions and survived as an actor in India for five years. She has also evolved into an enviable brand. And this is just the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey
Sanjeev Kapoor did not always want to be a chef. But he always wanted to do something different
On-screen villainy has evolved—feudal landlords have given way to ganglords, menacing or otherwise, and to obsessive lovers and shapeshifting killers—and so have the actors. The democratisation of the bad guy role is complete
The zeroes on their pay cheques, their media visibility, the likes and mentions that made them famous and some trivia on India's top celebrities
Playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan has remained at the top of her game for two decades. And though singing stays her first love, she's now exploring her acting potential too
Far from the glitter of mainstream cinema, there is talent galore on TV, revving up viewership and revenues of general entertainment channels
Those who failed to make it to the list this year on account of a quiet 2016
An interesting mix of celebrities finds its way into the list