“I really like one form of media to be a springboard for my art,” says Rukmini Vasanth (rukmini_vasanth). A playlist, a book, a particular way of holding a cup of tea. For the actor, anything can become a way into a character. Her camera roll is practically an inventory of creative prompts. Read her full cover story at the link in bio, and grab a copy of our 30th anniversary issue of September-October ’26, on newsstands now! Editor: Snigdha Ahuja (snigdha.ahuja) Interview: Akshaya Pillai (akshaya_pillai) Photographer: Aastha Manchanda (manchandaa) Stylist: Nishtha Parwani (nishthaparwani) Makeup Artist: Savleen Kaur Manchanda (savleenmanchanda) Hair Artist: Sourav Roy (souravv_roy_) Editorial Coordinator: Shalini Kanojia (shalinikanojia) Fashion Assistants: Maitri Desai (maitriidesaii) and Ria Kothari (ria.kothari) Fashion Intern: Siddhi Goswami (styledbysiddhig) Artist PR Agency: Tree-shul Media Solutions (treeshulmediasolutions) On Rukmini: Outfit, Hannah Khiangte (hannahkhiangteo...