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Aarti Jhurani

Aarti Jhurani

Journalist
Abu Dhabi
Aarti is a full-time sub-editor and part-time Bollywood enthusiast. She started her career at Cosmopolitan India, and has written for several titles since, including Khaleej Times, Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia, Women's Health and Harper’s Bazaar.
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Celebrating Onam in Kerala
How celebrating my first Onam in Kerala reminded me of Diwali

I grew up in North India, married a man from the south and now I'm learning the joys of this celebration with his family

CommentAugust 30, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Beetroot kebab. Photo: Laung by Peppermill
Restaurant of the week: Indian feasts best enjoyed on cheat days

The Abu Dhabi restaurant is all about rich meats, buttery curries and nutty desserts worth every last calorie

WeekendAugust 26, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Vicky Kaushal with his Best Actor for his role in 'Sardar Udham'.
'Shershaah' and other big winners from IIFA Awards 2022

The Vishnuvardhan-directed film is the event's biggest success story, while actors Kriti Sanon and Vicky Kaushal are lauded for their performances

FilmJune 05, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Actors Maniesh Paul, Riteish Deshmukh and Salman Khan host the IIFA Awards 2022 ceremony at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
IIFA Awards 2022 live: 'Shershaah' wins Best Picture

Megastar Salman Khan hosts an evening of performances and awards

FilmJune 05, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Indian actress Sara Ali Khan on the green carpet of IIFA Rocks 2022 in Abu Dhabi. AP
Top 10 moments from IIFA Rocks 2022 in Abu Dhabi

The first night of the IIFA Awards at the Etihad Arena was dedicated to music and fashion

FilmJune 04, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
South Indian composer and singer Devi Sri Prasad performs at IIFA Rocks at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Photo: IIFA2022
Bollywood puts on a rocking show for Abu Dhabi on the first night of the IIFA Awards

It was truly a rocking night at IIFA Rocks and it set the tone for what is to come on Saturday – even bigger performances, bigger awards and bigger stars

Arts & CultureJune 04, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa offers poolside lounging with views to the ocean.
Island living at the new Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab - Hotel Insider

Stretching across two peninsulas, the northern emirate's first InterContinental hotel welcomes couples, families, solo travellers and friends to its pristine shoreline

HotelsMay 21, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor after their wedding ceremony in Mumbai on April 14, 2022. AFP
First official shots of Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding

'With so much already behind us, we can’t wait to build more memories together', the couple said in a touching Instagram post

Arts & CultureApril 14, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Indian Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor (L) and Alia Bhatt pose for a picture during the wedding reception of actress Sonam Kapoor and businessman Anand Ahuja in Mumbai late on May 8, 2018. (Photo by Sujit Jaiswal / AFP)
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt wedding: the celebrity guests spotted at the ceremony

The Bollywood couple tied the knot on Thursday afternoon in front of plenty of famous faces

Arts & CultureApril 14, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
Indian Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor, left, and Alia Bhatt pose for a picture during the wedding reception of actress Sonam Kapoor and businessman Anand Ahuja in Mumbai late on May 8, 2018. The couple are getting married this week. AFP
Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt begin wedding festivities

Celebrations began on Wednesday at Kapoor's home, Vastu, with a mehndi and sangeet ceremony

FilmApril 13, 2022
Aarti Jhurani
The chicken katsu sando + letsbrioche bread is on a specially curated menu as part of Reif Othman and Faisal Alharmoodi's collaboration in Abu Dhabi
Chefs Reif Othman and Faisal Alharmoodi serve bold flavours in Abu Dhabi pop-up

Alharmoodi brings his brioche and desserts to the table, while the other specialities are from Othman’s famed Kushiyaki restaurant

FoodJuly 04, 2021
Aarti Jhurani
'Drishyam 2' stars Mohanlal, Meena, Esther Anil and Ansiba. IMDb
'Drishyam 2': Thriller starring Mohanlal neatly ties up all loose ends

Jeetu Joseph's sequel is impactful without fancy locales, graphics or music

February 20, 2021
Aarti Jhurani
S S Rajamouli, N T Rama Rao Jr, and Ram Charan in 'RRR', which is set to be released in 2021. IMDb
Five South Indian films to look forward to in 2021: From 'RRR' to 'Malik'

SS Rajmouli returns with another period drama and Fahadh Faasil’s much-awaited political thriller is set to be released

FilmDecember 27, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
Aamir Khan in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Courtesy Aamir Khan Productions & Viacom18 Studios
The Bollywood films to look forward to in 2021: from 'Brahmastra' to 'Takht'

The year ahead promises some big-budget films featuring the best talents from the Hindi film industry

December 25, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
A scene from the film 'C U Soon'. Courtesy Amazon Prime
The five best South Indian films of 2020: from 'C U Soon' to 'Soorarai Pottru'

The industry's biggest stars, such as Suriya and Fahadh Faasil, had some fantastic releases this year

FilmDecember 24, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
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