RETROPOP LIFESTYLE
Where the Old Meets the New
Retropop Lifestyle is a lifestyle magazine spanning fashion, beauty, travel, design, culture and the personalities shaping modern living. Published bi-monthly in English, it offers an Indian perspective with a global outlook — bridging established voices and emerging ideas across generations.
THE ADVISORY BOARD
Retropop Lifestyle is guided by an Advisory Board of distinguished figures from public life, the arts, hospitality, beauty, food, entertainment and social leadership.
Major General (Dr.) G.D. Bakshi — A retired Indian Army officer, military historian and author with deep expertise in defence and strategic affairs.
Bhagyashree — Actor and entrepreneur whose career spans Indian cinema and a growing commitment to wellness and contemporary living.
Dr. Blossom Kochhar — A pioneer of India’s professional beauty industry, with decades of expertise as a beauty and wellness entrepreneur.
Kazem Samandari — Founder and Executive Chairman of L’Opéra, credited with bringing French patisserie and café culture to India.
Christine Samandari — An entrepreneur whose career bridges academia, social causes and hospitality, alongside her role in L’Opéra’s growth.
Kaushalya Reddy — Celebrated Kuchipudi dancer, guru and artistic director of Natya Tarangini, honoured for her lifelong dedication to Indian classical dance.
Chef Vikas Khanna — Internationally acclaimed chef, author, filmmaker and restaurateur who has carried Indian cuisine and culture to the world.
Maninderjit Singh Bitta — Social activist recognised for his sustained work in national security, civic awareness and public causes.
Shahnaz Husain — Beauty entrepreneur and pioneer of India’s herbal beauty movement, and an influential figure in natural wellness.
Together, the Board brings remarkable breadth to Retropop Lifestyle — voices whose diverse journeys reflect the magazine’s belief in conversations that cross generations and disciplines.
Seema Dhawan —Managing Editor
Seema Dhawan holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. She began her career as a fashion and film journalist before evolving into a versatile media professional with a wide-ranging engagement across the creative and lifestyle space A trained classical dancer, she has been recognised with several awards for her contribution to fashion and media, and has served on the juries of numerous fashion shows and beauty pageants.
Seema comes from a family with three generations of service in the Armed Forces — a legacy that shaped her values of discipline, commitment and integrity. As Managing Editor of Retropop Lifestyle, she brings this varied experience to the publication, steering its editorial direction with a perspective shaped by both the arts and a long career in media.
OUR EDITORIAL WORLD
Fashion & Beauty — Style, designers, beauty and the personalities and ideas shaping how we present ourselves.
Décor & Design — Interiors, architecture and craftsmanship that define the spaces we live in.
Travel & Tourism — Destinations, journeys and experiences that take readers beyond the familiar.
People & Personality — Conversations that offer a closer look at the individuals behind remarkable journeys.
Living & Loving — Stories of passion, relationships, celebration and the moments that give life its richness.
THE RETROPOP PERSPECTIVE
Retropop Lifestyle believes the most interesting conversations happen where experience meets curiosity, heritage meets contemporary thinking, and generations meet. It celebrates what has endured, while staying open to what is emerging.
Retropop Lifestyle — Where the Old Meets the New. The Magazine is available on MAGZTER.