December 01, 2025

-

Premium

LIGHT, LOVE & LUXURY

At its core, Seva Home stands for refined simplicity. Through scented candles, diffusers, room sprays and similar such wellness products infused with self-care, all considerate expressions of love, the brand has emerged as a favourite among those who seek intentional, thoughtful gifts. Launched in 2021 by Arushi Agrawal, Seva's natural soy wax candles are hand-poured in small batches along with premium essential oils. Free from toxins and harsh chemicals, each product is designed to be gentle on the body and environment, all while offering a glorious sensory experience. The fragrances, too, are carefully balanced to make them ideal for quiet corners, celebratory evenings, and festive gatherings alike. Seva Home's curated sets are designed to lend a sense of quiet elegance to every occasion. The Fig Tree Gift Set, for instance, suits season's greetings with a comforting, timeless aroma; the Oud Gift Set offers a richer experience with an indulgent scent, perfect for anniversaries and other celebrations. For housewarmings and new chapters, the Prana Gift Set, with its soft, soothing notes, calls to mind calm beginnings and fresh starts. And for a personal touch, zodiac-themed candles make birthdays and milestones feel as much about sentiment as scent.Beyond gift boxes, Seva Home's range of signature candles, reed diffusers, and room sprays are popular presents meant for those who love to elevate their everyday routines. Their minimalist, elegant designs allow them to blend seamlessly into any interior space, while the fragrances quietly transform the ambianceWith every collection, the brand shapes how gifting can feel both thoughtful and functional. Seva also partners with social causes to create tangible impact. A portion of every sale supports cataract surgeries via an association with a foundation, turning a luxury purchase into an act of compassion. This approach reflects founder Arushi's vision -- to not just decorate spaces but also bring light into lives, and offer dignity and livelihood to the artisans involved in production. All in all, Seva Home's appeal lies in its duality -- plenty refined and sincere for both gifting and daily use. In today's design-conscious world, the brand stands out for embracing elegance without excess, purpose without sermonising, and giving without grand gestures. Whether to mark a celebration or simply add sensory warmth to a room, Seva Home gifts carry with them the promise of quiet luxury and meaningful connection -- a reminder that the best presents are those that linger long after the candle burns low.

THE QUIET ALLURE OF DISHA PATANI

She loves video games and drifting, watches a lot of anime, gets her thrill in sporty activities, and is admittedly quite a tomboy. It may be baffling to some that this is how the statuesque glamazon Disha Patani describes herself. "I guess people would find it surprising to know that I'm a tomboy!" she laughs, a trait she says shaped her personality. "Growing up, I wasn't even a tomboy. I was a boy! It took me some time to embrace my feminine side." When we wonder how she transformed into the modish, womanly avatar of today, her answer is simple: "Life happens!" As Disha preps for her shoot with HELLO!, the conversation is lighthearted, and she's an easy laugh"I often laugh for no reason. It's just my personality!" says Disha, tittering once again, revealing yet another surprising tidbit about herself, as she's ultra private about her life and appears reticent to the world outsideBeing good-humoured makes it a challenging feat to keep a straight face when a particularly amusing punchline lands just right on the set of Welcome to the Jungle, the movie she's currently shooting"I've never done a comedy before… It's extremely hard to keep a straight face, but we just have to control it. As soon as they yell, `Cut!' we burst out laughing! It's been a lot of fun." For Welcome, Disha's part of an extensive cast, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and many others"There are so many great, legendary actors, and there's so much to learn from them. We've all become friends now on set." Also keeping her busy shooting is romantic-drama Awarapan 2 with Emraan Hashmi; it's another new genre that she's dabbling in. Though we'll see her soon in Vishal Bhardwaj's O' Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor in the lead. AND, ACTION! Disha's first major Bollywood breakthrough arrived with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) that earned her awards as a debutante. Soon after, high-octance performance in dance tracks and a slew of action films like Baaghi 2 (2018), Malang (2020) and Kalki 2898 AD (2024) helped her carve out a niche for herself, in an industry saturated with actors vying to play demure female characters. As it turns out, Disha enjoys watching action-packed movies as much as she loves performing them"I've loved watching them since I was a kid, especially Jackie Chan movies," she says, his Rush Hour series being one of her favouritesShe even got a chance to work with him in the 2017 action-comedy, Kung Fu Yoga"Working with Jackie Chan was the highest point of my career. He's my biggest superhero, and simply getting to be in the same vicinity as him was the greatest experience." Disha trains extensively in mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing. We've seen her execute demanding aerial maneuvers -- perfect backflips and even a spectacular 720 kick, complete with two full mid-air rotations -- and perform complex stunts for her roles herself"When I got to Mumbai, I couldn't learn much of it because the city didn't have enough resources for me to pick up action, or even MMA. I eventually met people who taught me everything I know today. I love the challenges that come with performing stunts, the training, all of it." KEEPING IT REAL The world of fame comes with its privileges, truly opulent wealth, and the glamour most love to goggle at. On the flip side, there's exhaustion, choc-a-block itineraries, and overwhelming emotions that those in the public eye rarely get to sift through in privateAmid this chaos, Disha finds calm in the grounding force of her friends -- and, of course, her six pets who eagerly wait for her to get home"Connecting with my friends keeps me calm. They help me make better choices," she shares. "And when I come home to my pets, I feel more human. It's no longer about work, as life becomes about them." A perfect no-agenda day for Disha involves doing absolutely nothing. Once she's up early and done with a walk or a workout, it's just about "chilling." "As much as I love to work, I like to balance it out. So after a six-day week , I try to get at least a