In a landmark moment for Indian entertainment media, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have come together for the first cover of Variety India, marking the brand’s high-profile entry into the Indian market.
The cover: “Unshakable”
Unveiled on Feb 1, the maiden cover carries the headline: “Unshakable. The superheroes that broke the rules of stardom.” The cover image shows one star seated, with the other three standing behind—framed as a rare, multi-superstar moment for a global entertainment masthead’s India edition.
The Mumbai launch night
The cover drop coincided with a launch event in Mumbai attended by multiple film personalities, including Tiger Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, Shanaya Kapoor, and Twinkle Khanna, among others.
Fan reactions: “Where is SRK?”
While many viewers celebrated the four-star cover, the conversation online also focused on the absence of Shah Rukh Khan, with posts and comments asking why he wasn’t part of the frame.
What’s next for the four stars
The cover also lands at a moment when each of the featured actors has major work lined up:
- Battle of Galwan is slated for an April 17, 2026 theatrical release.
- Bhooth Bangla is scheduled to release on May 15, 2026.
- Drishyam 3 has been announced for an Oct 2, 2026 release.
- Ek Din (starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi) is set for May 1, 2026.
Why this cover matters
Beyond the star power, the cover positions Variety India as a new player in the Indian entertainment conversation—while the debate over who wasn’t on it shows how intensely Bollywood stardom is still tracked, curated, and contested in public view.
—By Sonali