Launched in 1973 by entrepreneur Susheel Somani , the first issue was published in April 1974.
Today, the publication maintains a digital presence through its website and Instagram , where it covers modern entertainment news, film reviews, and celebrity spotlights.
Whether you are a media student writing a thesis on obscenity laws, a collector chasing the ultimate trophy, or simply a curious netizen who heard the legends—issue #13 remains the definitive edition of India’s most controversial men’s magazine.