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Nari Hira, Iconic Publisher of ‘Stardust,’ Passes Away at 86

Mumbai:  Nari Hira, the influential publisher and founder of India’s iconic film magazine ‘Stardust,’ passed away in Mumbai at the age of 86. Known for his irreverent style, Hira transformed magazine publishing in India, encouraging bold, sharp, and stylish journalism. He gave prominent writers, including Shobhaa De, their big breaks, fostering a new vernacular in celebrity gossip. Hira’s publications, including…