Maxim (India)

Last updated
Maxim
Maxim India cover (Sonakshi Sinha).jpg
Deepika Padukone on the cover of Maxim 2017.
Editor-in-ChiefVivek Pareek [1]
Former editors
  • Anup Kutty
  • Sunil Mehra
Staff writersSaurav Bhanot
Shobhita Dutt
Categories Men's
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherXavier Collaco
First issueJanuary 2006 (2006-01)
Final issue1 December 2018 (2018-12-01) [2]
CompanyMedia Transasia India Ltd. [3]
Burda Media India [4]
Country India
Based in Gurgaon
Language English
Website MaximIndia.in

Maxim was the Indian edition of the United Kingdom-based international monthly men's magazine called Maxim . It was known for its revealing pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, none of which are nudes. The first issue of the Indian edition of Maxim was the January 2006 issue featuring Priyanka Chopra on the cover. [5] [6] The first issue was released on 28 December 2005. [7] The magazine was the first international men's magazine to enter the Indian market and the 30th international version of Maxim. [8] The magazine is no longer published in India. [9]

Contents

Largely covering everything related to men's lifestyle, Maxim was the industry leader for men's magazines in India until 2018. Maxim stopped circulating its Indian edition publishing its last issue on 1 December 2018.

Maxim Hot 100

Each year since 2008, the Indian edition of Maxim releases the Maxim Hot 100. [10] The winners and their corresponding ages and the year in which the magazine was released are listed below.

YearChoiceAgeNotes
2008 Deepika Padukone   22Youngest winner. [11]
2009 Bipasha Basu   30 [12]
2010 Sonam Kapoor   25 [13] [14] [15]
2011 Priyanka Chopra   29
2012 Kareena Kapoor   31 [16] [17] [18] [19]
2013 Priyanka Chopra   31First woman to win twice. [20] [21] [22]
2014 Katrina Kaif   31
2015 Katrina Kaif   32First woman to win consecutively.
2016 Priyanka Chopra   33First woman to win for 3rd time.
2017 Deepika Padukone   31Third woman to win twice.
2018 Priyanka Chopra   35Oldest winner. [23]

Controversy

The magazine's inaugural issue in January 2006 featured a page called "Women you will never see in Maxim - 100% fake". Among the photos was a full-page morphed photograph showing Khusbhu "posing" in black underwear, along with the caption "Of course, I am a virgin if you don't count from the behind." The caption was in reference to remarks made by Kushboo in 2005 whether or not modern men should expect their brides to be virgins. [24] The actress described the photo, which showed only her head, as "immodest". Kushboo filed a petition with Chennai police commissioner R. Nataraj on 30 January 2006, citing two complaints: defamation and the indecent representation of women. The Supreme Court dismissed the case on 22 May 2006. [25] [26]

Editors-in-Chief

The following have served as Editor-in-Chief of Maxim:

S. No.NameFromTo
1Sunil MehraJanuary 2006June 2006
2Anup KuttyJuly 2006August 2009
3Vivek Pareek20092018 [27]

Related Research Articles

Kareena Kapoor Indian actress

Kareena Kapoor Khan is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres—from romantic comedies to crime dramas—Kapoor is the recipient of several awards, including six Filmfare Awards, and is one of Bollywood's most popular and highest-paid actresses.

Priyanka Chopra Indian actress singer, producer and author

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress, singer, and film producer. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, Chopra is one of India's highest-paid and most popular entertainers. She has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Award and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, and Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in the next two years, Forbes listed her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

Shahid Kapoor Indian actor

Shahid Kapoor, is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers, and is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards.

Khushbu Sundar Indian politician and actress

Khushbu Sundar is an Indian film actress, producer and television presenter who has acted in more than 200 movies. She is predominantly known for her work in the South Indian film industry. She has received three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and one Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention. She has also been conferred with prestigious Kalaimamani award by the Tamil Nadu government.

<i>Aitraaz</i> 2004 Hindi romantic thriller courtroom drama film

Aitraaz is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller courtroom drama film directed by Abbas–Mustan. Produced by Subhash Ghai, it stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, and features Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Annu Kapoor in supporting roles. The screenplay was written by Shyam Goel and Shiraz Ahmed, and Himesh Reshammiya composed the soundtrack.

Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut Indian Film Award

The Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films to recognise a performance by a female actor in a debut role.

Screen Award for Best Actress Award

The Screen Award for Best Actress is one of the Screen Awards of merit presented annually by a distinguished panel of judges from the Indian "Bollywood" film industry, to recognise an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role.

IIFA Award for Best Actress International Indian Film Academy Award

The IIFA Award for Best Actress is given by the International Indian Film Academy as part of its annual award ceremony for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The recipient is chosen by viewers and the winner is announced at the ceremony. The current winner of the Best Actress award is Alia Bhatt for Raazi.

Dharma Productions Private Film Production founded by Yash Johar

Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian production and distribution company established by Yash Johar in 1979. It was taken over in 2004 after his death by his son Karan Johar. Based in Mumbai, it mainly produces and distributes Hindi films, In November 2018, a new sector of the company was created called Dharmatic, which will focus on producing digital content for online distribution platforms.

<i>Love Story 2050</i> Indian film

Love Story 2050 is a 2008 Indian science fiction-romance film starring producer Pammi Baweja and director Harry Baweja's son Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra. Some parts were filmed in Adelaide, Australia. Initially the film was supposed to release on 21 December 2007 but got postponed to 4 July 2008 due to extensive post-production work. The premiere was held on 2 July 2008 in London. The film draws a lot of similarity to the 1991 Telugu film Aditya 369; while the Telugu film dealt with travel to the past as well as dystopian post-apocalyptic future, Love Story 2050 was exclusively about travelling to a utopian future-city of Mumbai in the year 2050. It is the first utopian time travel film of Bollywood. The movie was released on 4 July 2008 and was a commercial and critical failure, with praise for its special effects, but criticism for its direction, screenplay and Harman Baweja's performance.

<i>Main Aurr Mrs Khanna</i> 2009 film directed by Prem Soni

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna is a 2009 Indian romance film starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Sohail Khan in pivotal roles with Dino Morea, Nauheed Cyrusi, Yash Tonk and Bappi Lahiri in supporting roles while Preity Zinta and Deepika Padukone make brief special appearances. Directed by debutant Prem Soni, the film, which revolves around the theme of extramarital affair, is a joint production of Sohail Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. The film is produced by Sohail Khan and Ronnie Screwvala, and was released during Diwali festival on 16 October 2009.

Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress

The Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi-language films.

Anamika Khanna is an Indian fashion designer who operates from her studio situated in Kolkata. She has been covered by the Business of Fashion (BOF) for being the Indian designer who has blended traditional Indian textiles and techniques with Western silhouette and tailoring. She is the first Indian designer to have an International label: "Ana mika". Her creations are sold online and offline stores across India and abroad. Before entering the fashion industry, Anamika was a classical dancer and painter.

Lakme Fashion Week

Lakmé Fashion Week is a bi-annual fashion event that takes place in Mumbai. Its Summer-Resort show takes place in April while the Winter-Festive show takes place in August.

The People's Choice Awards India was an awards show held on October 27, 2012, in Mumbai, India, and which aired on Colors TV on November 25. An adaptation of the US version, the Indian edition is licensed and produced by Bulldog Media & Entertainment, sponsored by Procter & Gamble, and the winners were voted on by the general public.

Men Against Rape and Discrimination

Men Against Rape and Discrimination or MARD/M.A.R.D is a 2013 social campaign launched by Bollywood film director and actor Farhan Akhtar. The word "MARD" has been used in the short form of the campaign name. The campaign aims to raise social awareness against rape and discrimination of women.

<i>Vogue India</i> Indian edition of fashion mgazine Vogue

Vogue India is the Indian edition of the monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine called Vogue. It is the 17th international edition of Vogue and the first edition in South Asia. Vogue India is published by Condé Nast India Pvt. Ltd., a 100% owned subsidiary of Condé Nast International. Vogue India was the first magazine released in India that is 100% foreign owned. Condé Nast India is based in Mumbai and also has an office in New Delhi.

Apna Bombay Talkies 2013 song for the Hindi film Bombay Talkies, celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema

"Apna Bombay Talkies" is a Hindi song from the 2013 Bollywood anthology film, Bombay Talkies. Composed by Amit Trivedi, the song is sung by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Sonu Nigam, Kavita Krishnamoorthy, Sadhana Sargam, Sunidhi Chauhan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, KK, Sukhwinder Singh, Shilpa Rao, Mohit Chauhan, with lyrics penned by Swanand Kirkire.

References

  1. ↑ Shobita Dhar (2011-06-02). "When the items bomb". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-03-30.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. ↑ "Maxim India 01 Dec 2018". Jionews. Retrieved 9 August 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. ↑ "Media Transasia India". Mediatransasia.in. Archived from the original on 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. ↑ India, Press Trust of (17 December 2018). "Maxim India Achieves the Distinction of India's First Progressive 3D Mainstream Magazine Cover - Courtesy OnePlus". Business Standard India. Retrieved 9 August 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. ↑ Bryant, Nick (2006-01-27). "Magazine targets the 'Indian lad'". BBC News - South Asia. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. ↑ Amrit Dhillon (2005-12-29). "Maxim crosses cultures". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  7. ↑ "Men ahoy! MAXIM comes docking on Indian shores!". Indiantelevision.com. 2005-12-28. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  8. ↑ Valerie Vidal (2005-10-26). "Maxim to hit India with first lad mag launch". Media Week. Retrieved 2013-03-30.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  9. ↑ "Media Transasia India". Mediatransasia.in. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. ↑ "The world's most popular list – Maxim Hot 100 – comes to India". Financialexpress.com. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  11. ↑ "The world's most popular list – Maxim Hot 100 – comes to India". August 8, 2008. Retrieved 2012-03-14.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  12. ↑ "Bips beats Dips to top Maxim list!". Hindustan Times. 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  13. ↑ TNN Aug 10, 2010, 12.00am IST (2010-08-10). "Sonam at Maxim's hot party!". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ↑ "Sonam Kapoor, India's hottest?". Hindustan Times. 2010-08-08. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  15. ↑ "Sonam Kapoor is Maxim India's hottest girl this year". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  16. ↑ TNN Sep 5, 2012, 04.10PM IST (2012-09-05). "Kareena voted as world's sexiest lady". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  17. ↑ "HOT! HOT! HOT! Bebo 'burns' mag cover". Hindustan Times. 2012-09-06. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  18. ↑ "Hottest Heroine Kareena sauces up Maxim cover". India Today. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  19. ↑ "Kareena Kapoor is World's Hottest Woman 2012; Adorns Maxim India Cover". Ibtimes.co.in. 2012-09-08. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  20. ↑ "PHOTOS: SRK, Priyanka, Kangana, Deepika say Hello Photo Gallery, Picture News Gallery - The Indian Express".
  21. ↑ "Priyanka Chopra voted as hottest celebrity of 2013 for Maxim India". dna. 13 December 2013.
  22. ↑ "Priyanka Chopra Named Maxim India's Hottest Woman Of 2013 (PHOTO)". The Huffington Post. 10 December 2013.
  23. ↑ Staff, Maxim. "Maxim India Names Priyanka Chopra 'Hottest Woman on the Planet' for Fifth Year in a Row". Maxim. Retrieved 9 August 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  24. ↑ "Indian star to sue Maxim over photo". BBC News - South Asia. 2006-01-31. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  25. ↑ "SC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Maxim editor". Dnaindia.com. 2006-05-22. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  26. ↑ PTI May 22, 2006, 12.32pm IST (2006-05-22). "Maxim editor denied bail". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-03-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  27. ↑ India, Press Trust of (17 December 2018). "Maxim India Achieves the Distinction of India's First Progressive 3D Mainstream Magazine Cover - Courtesy OnePlus". Business Standard India. Retrieved 9 August 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.