The November issue of Harper’s Bazaar Bride features Bollywood’s resident royals—Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan—as they talk about everything from modern-day aristocracy and stardom to their first child together. With a royal wedding in mind, we dive into the lives of modern-day royals (spanning over 12 families from across the country), visit their homes (read palaces), and talk about the splendor of the past and present.

Dispelling myths about royalty and the opulence associated with it, Saif fondly remembers his childhood, how he was brought up and the changes his family made in the states they ruled before princely states and titles were abolished. Kareena, on the other hand, is excited about the future and answers questions everyone has been waiting to ask. HARPER’S BAZAAR BRIDE is very excited to be working with the couple at such a momentous time in their lives, and for those girls who want nothing but a grand fairytale wedding, this issue is IT.

Excited to reveal the extravagant cover Nupur Mehta Puri, the editor of Harper’s Bazar Bride, says, “I have watched Kareena Kapoor Khan grow into the person she is—from Bollywood debuts, to falling in love, and now motherhood, she has always stood out for being a strong woman. As for Saif, and not just because of the background he hails from, he is an actor today who has carved a unique niche for himself. Together, they epitomise modern royals, and a celebration of life.”

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