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Aarti Jhurani

Aarti Jhurani

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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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Kangana Ranaut, left, in 'Panga' (2020). IMDb
The top five Bollywood films of 2020: from 'Thappad' to 'Ludo'

From a fun caper to films that sparked debate, here's a selection of the best the Hindi film industry had to offer this year

FilmDecember 23, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
Vidya Balan in a scene from 'Shakuntala Devi'. IMDb
Film review: Vidya Balan tries too hard in 'Shakuntala Devi'

Some of the jokes fall flat and Balan's forced South Indian accent is also a fail in this biopic of the mathematical genius

FilmAugust 03, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
Sushant Singh Rajput stars as Manny in ‘Dil Bechara’, the last film he made before his death in June at the age of 34. YouTube
Sushant Singh Rajput at his best in swansong 'Dil Bechara'

Sanjana Sanghi one to watch after effortless performance as love interest Kizie Basu

FilmJuly 24, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 27, 2014 Best Actor winner Irrfan Khan poses with his trophy during the Asian Film Awards in Macau. Acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan, whose international movie career included hits like "Slumdog Millionaire", "Life of Pi" and "The Amazing Spider-Man", has died aged just 53, his publicist said on April 29, 2020. / AFP / Philippe LOPEZ
An extraordinary ordinary man: How Irrfan Khan broke Bollywood mould

The actor, who died on Wednesday, carved out a niche for himself as an actor who could shapeshift into any role

FilmApril 30, 2020
Aarti Jhurani
Customise the Curly Girl Method for optimal results
Claim back your curls: giving the Curly Girl Method a try

The popular method recommends co-wash, that is washing your hair with a conditioner rather than shampoo

WellbeingDecember 15, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
A flock of pigeons in shopping hub Connaught Place in Delhi. Getty
A local's guide to Delhi: where to eat, shop and explore

Aarti Jhurani tells us why the place where she was brought up is a must for every traveller's bucket list

November 25, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Always shop your own beauty stash before you decide to buy more. Photo Aarti Jhurani
All shine and no substance: Why I don't buy into holiday beauty lines

At the end of the day, you only have one face and there's only so much product you can use

WellbeingNovember 17, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Indian star AR Rahman performed at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena, but failed to wow the crowd. Courtesy Arun Titan Studio
Review: A R Rahman fails to hit the high notes in Dubai

Rahman may have looked the part, but his show lacked the flair of his other Dubai appearances

MusicNovember 16, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Mazi’s smoked prawns saganaki with ouzo and metz. Aarti Jhurani / The National
Restaurant review: Mazi offers a modern take on traditional Greek food

The menu offers enough variety without being overwhelming, and is divided into jars, salads, hot plates, signature dishes and desserts

FoodOctober 24, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
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Beauty guide: choose the perfect foundation for you

A new foundation is exciting, but reviews from trusted sources are a must

LifestyleOctober 06, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Neon dyes are not FDA-approved for use around the eye area. Getty
Is neon eye make-up safe to use?

The biggest problem is that no one knows what the long-term consequences of using such dyes could be

FashionAugust 20, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
'Pinjar' by Amrita Pritam. Courtesy Tara Press
Five heart-wrenching books that explore the partition of India

Aarti Jhurani shares her five favourite reads of the forced migration that left millions displaced

BooksAugust 18, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Beautigloo’s Beauty Box evenly diffuses a set temperature. Courtesy Beautigloo
Beauty fridges: a cool new solution or just another gimmick?

Cold storage for your cosmetics: one woman's must-have is another person's madness discovers Aarti Jhurani

WellbeingJuly 24, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Many beauty websites pffer same-day and next-day delivery. Deepak Fernandez / The National
15 beauty websites that offer speedy delivery to the UAE

Whether you’re running out of your favourite skincare or doing some late-night scrolling for something new to try, we have rounded up the beauty websites that deliver in three days or less

LifestyleJune 25, 2019
Aarti Jhurani
Dua Lipa has dropped a new single. Getty
Fresh sounds: Dua Lipa, Little Mix and George Wassouf release new singles

The latest batch of new tunes finds Dua Lipa in a fierce mood, a Bollywood star rapping and Arab pop icon George Wassouf around and kicking

MusicJanuary 30, 2019
Saeed Saeed
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