He’s charismatic. He’s sharp. He’s one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. For a man born into a powerful legacy, NTR (@tarak9999) is uninterested in being defined by it. We celebrate his journey with our August issue, which happens to be his first-ever magazine cover.
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- For his first-ever magazine cover, NTR (@tarak9999 ) stands tall in Dubai and opens up like never before on legacy, instinct, dance, fatherhood and why presence matters more than power.
- NTR (@tarak9999) like you’ve never seen him before. For our cover shoot, the superstar brought his signature swag—paired with a fresh take on power dressing. Watch the full video for an inside look at how the cover came to life against Dubai’s stunning skyline.
00:00 - During our latest cover shoot, NTR (@tarak9999), the 42-year-old stood tall amongst the skyscrapers, with the Dubai skyline behind him. NTR is photographed at the Ocean Terrace Suite at the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai.
- With legacy behind him and success in the bag, what keeps our cover star NTR (@tarak9999) hungry—especially as he closes in on his Bollywood debut?
- In his first ever cover interview, NTR (@tarak9999) speaks about how he is more concerned about connection and what remains when the cameras stop rolling than who’s going to hold the baton after him.
- From the ‘young tiger’ to being called the ‘man of the masses’, NTR (@tarak9999) has played the student leader, the vengeful son, and even briefly stepped into the political arena. But what has the journey taught him about fame and power?
- As a father, NTR (@tarak9999) wants to pass on more than just a legacy—he wants to pass on freedom. “I do not want to be one of those fathers who says: ‘Tumko bhi actor banna hai’. I don’t believe in that."
- Our latest cover shoot had us chasing light and legacy across the Dubai skyline. With skyscrapers for company and the sea in the distance, NTR (@tarak9999) brought the heat - and a whole lot of heart. Here's your exclusive behind-the-scenes access.
00:00 - Fatherhood changed NTR (@tarak9999) in more ways than one. The birth of his elder son, Abhay, 11, marked a quiet shift - not just in the way he lived, but in how he worked. “I started searching for that naiveness in my work,” he shares in our cover story.
- As we wrap up our shoot, NTR (@tarak9999) reflects on the future. “I haven’t planned what happens next - with legacy, or who holds the baton after me,” he says. “But I know this: the more real you are, the more you connect. I want to be remembered as an honest man."
- The myth, the man, the moment – presenting Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) on the cover of Esquire India's inaugural edition. At Esquire, we celebrate the ‘man at his best,’ and truly, is there anyone better suited to that term than Hrithik Roshan?
- A lot has changed in the past few years for Esquire India’s inaugural cover star, Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik). His idea of perfection has evolved and so has his definition of success.
- Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) knows just how to work the camera - the angles, the lighting, the frame. Don’t take us at our word - watch and you’ll agree.
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