Debonair (magazine)
For the U.S. website, see Debonair Magazine (U.S.).
 Debonair Cover | |
| Editor | Derek Bose |
|---|---|
| Categories | Indian magazines |
| First issue | 1971 |
| Country | India |
Debonair (founded 1971) is an Indian men's magazine, originally modeled after Playboy.[1]
The magazine, best known for its topless female centerfolds, was launched by Ashok Row Kavi and Anthony Van Braband.[2] Under editor Derek Bose, Debonair was reformatted to remove nudity and target a younger demographic in 2005.[3]
References
- ↑ Anthony Spaeth (September 25, 1995). "Banned in Bombay". Time International. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ↑ "Homosexuality in Indian Society". Sutra Magazine. January 15, 2008. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ↑ Magazine Review - Debonair - A Sad Sack Version of Playboy and Maxim