Cosmopolitan India

Cosmopolitan isn’t just a magazine, it’s a religion. Now in its 15th year in India, Cosmopolitan is the world’s largest selling magazine, with 200 million readers annually in a 100 countries. It is published in over 26 languages, but at its core, it speaks only one – that of fun fearless females globally. Another language it speaks? That of stupendous success!Top Indian actresses, models and singers have been on the cover of Cosmopolitan before the rest of the world recognised their spark-because we know a fun fearless female when we see one! When we put someone on the Cosmopolitan cover, we acknowledge her right to be counted among the best in the business.

Cosmopolitan India

Editor’s Letter

Contributors

Found: Your Next Binge Watch • Okay, we’ll bite. What’s grass?

It’s Complicated (But Very Watchable) • The course of true love never did run smooth… but it sure streams well.

Joy, Queered • Why seeing queer characters love freely on screen feels radical for those of us raised on silence, secrecy, and longing.

Need for Speed, Teen Edition • Kareen Kaur is not your run-of-the-mill sports star, as she races beyond the finishing line with a confidence that Gen Z and Gen Alpha need in their lives.

Under the Influence With Sakshi Sindwani • Keeping it real with Cosmo India’s new series, Under the Influence, where we sit down with content creators to discuss the evolving Insta-universe, brand building, cringe culture, and more.

Do Book Adaptations Actually Need to Be Faithful? • The internet collectively lost its sh*t over the trailer for Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of Wuthering Heights. But do movies owe us an accurate retelling?

Suvir Saran Would Like You to Clean Your Glasses • A deliciously unfiltered hour with the man who wrote Tell My Mother I Like Boys—and means every word.

Serving Face • Inside: Everything you need for your 2026 glow up.

Skincare, Stripped Back Lessons From the Glam Chair • How unlearning popular routines and separating myth from fact helped me truly understand my skin.

Grey Area: Cover Up or Show It Off? • Whatever you choose—remember you are the mane girl, regardless.

Reds You Could Take to Bed • The ultimate lipstick for every kind of date night.

Lust List • Beauty finds that make us sit up and take notice.

Smells Like Love • The ultimate curation of rose perfumes that hit all the right notes.

When to Break Up With Your Makeup • We all want to get the most out of our favourite balms and blushes but, like food, our beauty products have expiry dates. Here’s a handy guide to how long you can hold onto your essentials.

Everything to Know Before You Buy Velcro Rollers • Because granny was onto something with these hacks.

Along for the Ride • The season’s style, designed for the long haul.

Gen Z Rewrites the Rules of Looking Sexy in Bed • There are no lacy thongs or edible underwear here, only DIY boy briefs, playful prints, and comfort over forced sex appeal. Here’s how the younger generation is undressing the idea of sensuality and intimacy by keeping it real.

It’s Gradient Season, Girls • Embrace a full spectrum of colours with jewels for every occasion—playing with ombré tones to match every mood.

The Great Drape • How to make waves—the right way.

Colour Me Curious • Playful palettes that break every rule—because neutrals are taking a break this February.

Dancing With the Clouds • The Pantone Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is in its calm era.

Not Skirts, A Whole Vibe • Volume, texture, and all eyes on you. What more do you need?

Boredom Left the Chat • Because texture is the mood, and so is experimentation.

On the Date Night Menu •...