Five Pebbles/Paanchika

In conversation with filmmaker Ankit Kothari about his debut short film Paanchika, which will be opening IFFI Goa this month.

Yavï

Exploring the label's new Autumn/Winter collection, which is replete with their signature Impressionist prints.

IFYOUSLOW

Exploring the label driven by an ethical model that stands for exclusivity in expression, accessibility and aesthetic.

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Art

Anu Kumar

Exploring the practice of the documentary photographer.

Design

Temple of Steps

Read an exclusive from our all new Platform Bookazine about the temple designed by architect Sameep Padora that has now also won a Wallpaper* Design Award.

Fashion

Untold Stories Of Unfashion

Platform Saturday Reads: Shefalee Vasudev explores the schism that exists between the crafts ecosystem and the Indian media.

Literature

Books on the Platform Shelf

A recommended list of books being read by members of Team Platform right now.

Film

Renee Sen

In conversation with the young actor about her debut short film Suttabaazi, her aspirations as an actor and more.

Lifestyle

i-protect

Get to know more about the brand that makes innovative reusable, biodegradable, sustainable and affordable, protective products.

Music

Shor Police

Get to know more about the musical duo, Clinton Cerejo and Bianca Gomes, who are pushing the boundaries of pop to create edgy originals.

NOVEMBER 2020

pg. 13

COVER STORY

On The Myriad Shades Of Love: Anoushka Shankar
pg. 20

SPECIAL

The Inimitable Photographer: Martin Parr
pg. 36

DIALOGUE

The Transforming Act: Farhan Akhtar
pg. 54

ESSAY

Untold Stories of Fashion
pg. 60

PROFILE + EXTRACT

LOSS by Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi
pg. 64

PROFILE

RED PILL by Hari Kunzru
pg. 74

PHOTOGRAPHY

Soumya Sankar Bose: Where The Birds Never Sing
pg. 89

LITERATURE

Man Booker Prize 2020 winner: Douglas Stuart
pg. 119

Fashion

STYLE

They're Watching: Through The Looking Lens
pg. 151

Lifestyle

THREE MINUTES

A Suitable Boy: Ishaan Khatter
pg. 160

Lifestyle

EAT LIVE DRINK

Ettan by Ayesha Thapar and Srijith Gopinathan
pg. 171

Lifestyle

NAME PLACE ANIMAL THING

Chronicles of a Couturier: Tarun Tahiliani