enlighten india - July 2017

She’s like a jazz tune in springtime. Spice girl, sweetness and light, acts like a child and always a woman to be. She’s none other than ‘Ishita Dutta’. Witness this smiling beauty playing her prettiest feature on our cover. July-August is a roaring season when the waves are at its high; Ann Murray’s words ring in my head – “Wait till the darkness is over, Wait till the tempest is done, Hope for the sunshine tomorrow, After the darkness is gone.” Yes, I hope pieces of this magazine bring hope and light to your life. For this reason, at enlighten india we’ve always been careful to focus on the craft aspect of an object, on its innate beauty and finite life energy. To capture the essence and spirit of monsoon city life, writer Simone Gandhi has brilliantly penned down her thoughts and imaginations about the extraordinary city we live in - the city of dreams, the city of Mumbai. The issue also encounters valuable inputs and activities of the influentials of the industry, Television and Bollywood alike, especially do not miss out on the exclusives with ‘Mansi Srivastava’ and ‘Elena Fernandes’ and Star of the Month ‘Charu Mehra’ who have fought all odds only to ascend higher in life. Explore the exciting Writer's Space with television's exemplary writer Harneet Singh as she discusses her passion and love for words. Also, delve into the international landscapes through travel, food and festivals that to retrieve the life of fun and bonanza. As I put this issue to rest I wish you all loads of love, rains and romance.