Inside Pirelli’s first-ever India-focused calendar

The subjects

“To stand alongside such globally recognised South Asian talent is empowering,” says the 26-year-old Mandawa. “Personally for me, it [starring in the calendar] was about contributing to a narrative that reflects the richness, complexity, and evolution of Indian identity on a global stage. After all, India isn’t a monolith: it’s layered, diverse, and constantly redefining itself,” she adds.

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