The latest cover of actor Janhvi Kapoor prancing and posing in a sequined bikini top and slit skirt in the Maldives for Travel and Leisure India is now for all to see. This would surely have raised many eyebrows had it not come with the clarification that it was shot before the second deadlier and stronger COVID wave hit India.
The location of the shoot was the very picturesque resort – The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo. It has been produced by Aindrila Mitra, the video producer is Aditya Mehrotra, Photography is by The House of Pixels. She has been styled by Meagan Concession. The Assistant stylists are Ria Kothari and Ritika Sachdeva. The hair and makeup artist is Riviera Lynn. It Was clarified by the Editor and Jahnvi herself that this was a prior commitment that she had honored. This shoot was done prior to the lockdown that hit Maharashtra in the wake of the second wave of the COVID -19.
The Editors note adds that in view of the current pandemic situation concerning rates of Covid infections and mortalities it is advisable to stay indoors and be safe.
It is also advised in that note that all T+L readers should take government-approved precautions. The publication has also advised readers to follow their stories and the latest travel guidelines on #IndiaFightsCorona.
The Instagram account of Travel and Leisure India has 239k followers. It focuses on travel and leisure information on India and South Asia.
Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming release is Good Luck Jerry. This is directed by Sidharth Sengupta and the writer is Pankaj Matta.
Many Bollywood stars had headed to the tropical island paradise of Maldives during the lockdown due to the second Covid wave and had been criticized for showing insensitivity for those suffering by posting their vacation and enjoyment pictures.