There’s a certain grace to Aditi Rao Hydari, but also an undeniable authenticity. An actor who has built a career around choosing stories that stay with you, she brings curiosity, craft, and a sense of play to everything she does. As she continues to evolve on her own terms, Aditi is thinking beyond the roles she plays and towards the kind of legacy she wants to leave behind. For our latest cover, we meet the woman behind the performances – in all her many shades.  Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: Roseroom #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

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Some voices become more than music, they become part of our memories. For millions of listeners, Arijit Singh’s voice has been the soundtrack to love, heartbreak, celebration and everything in between. Marking two decades in music, the singer is set to take that extraordinary journey to the live stage with his biggest-ever India tour. Spanning the many sounds and eras of his career, the experience promises to bring together the songs we’ve grown up with, the melodies we never stopped playing and the moments that made them ours. #Femina #ArijitSingh #Bollywood #20YearsOfMusic

#FeminaTrending: Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their second child! The couple, who welcomed their daughter Saraayah in July 2025, are set to become parents once again. As their family grows, the actors are stepping into another beautiful chapter of parenthood, this time as a family of four. #KiaraAdvani #SidharthMalhotra #SidKiara #Bollywood

And it happens at the most random moment too... #Femina #Relatable #fyp

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#FeminaTrending: After years at the helm, Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats. In an emotional statement, Kaur reflected on the sacrifices, difficult decisions, criticism, heartbreaks and victories that shaped her time as captain. She leaves the role with a “heart full of emotions” and, she says, a sense of peace, confident in the team’s talent and the future ahead. But this isn’t the end of her journey with Indian cricket. It’s a new chapter, one where Harmanpreet says she is ready to “play for the love of the game again.” Thank you, captain. #India #Cricket #HarmanpreetKaur

#FeminaFood: Slurp-worthy noodles, rich broths, and bowls that feel like a warm hug. This International Noodle Day, we’re celebrating Mumbai’s ramen scene, and trust us, it’s seriously delivering. From fiery and spicy to creamy and deeply comforting, these bowls are made for your next food outing. Because some cravings are best answered with a bowl of noodles. #Femina #InternationalNoodleDay #RamenLovers #ComfortFood

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“What is in my hands is my intention – to create and be moulded by directors with an artistic vision that I’m engaged and inspired by.”  Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Corset: Graine World Earrings: H Craft Fine Jewellery #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“I think, for me, it’s about authenticity. I have to feel a connection and find my own story even in a garment. I want to feel like it belongs to me and I belong to it. It’s my relationship with that garment and how it makes me feel standing on set, at a photo shoot, or walking the ramp in it.”  Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: Roseroom #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“If you are truly an artist, no one can undermine you. Despite ups and downs, the creation lies within you and that is your greatest gift – to keep creating with intention and love.”  Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: Shehla Khan Earrings: Tara Fine Jewellery #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“I believe in the magic of creating and of artistry – that’s what empowers me and that’s where my self worth lies. In living with love and curiosity every single day. Making sure I hear music in the noise around me.”   Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: Shehla Khan Earrings: Tara Fine Jewellery #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“I find it interesting that we show the very vulnerable parts of our hearts and minds while filming and then share them with the world. Anger, tears, love, and so much more, are feelings that we keep very private in our personal lives, but reveal on camera.” Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: Roseroom #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“Being with Siddharth on set was more about watching and reacting to an incredibly talented and sensitive co-star. He has always been an amazing co-creator, a male star pushing for and prioritising a female narrative.”  Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: AKHL Studio  Earrings: Alloya Ring: Mozaati   #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“I rarely tend to or want to look back. I want to live in the present and learn and celebrate the present. I’m curious about the future and about new experiences.”  Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: Roseroom #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover

“My ability to dream, to believe, to surrender without ego and to have an imagination that is filled with possibility is something I’ve imbibed from my family and the artistry around me.” Photographer: Taras Taraporvala  Stylist: Divyak D’Souza Makeup: Riviera Lynn Hair: Mike Desir Styling assistants: Bhairavi Ahuja, Deewanshi Verma Makeup assistant: Vidhi Pereira Dress: AKHL Studio  Earrings: Alloya Ring: Mozaati   #AditiRaoHydari #AditiRaoHydariXFemina #FeminaSept2026 #Celebs #FeminaCover