21112025-LSTC-01.qxd 11/20/2025 7:52 PM Page 1 c m y b VARUN, RAJESHWARI REUNITE Varun Badola has reunited with his wife, actress Rajeshwari Sachdev, for their latest web show CO-ED, bringing their offscreen chemistry to the digital stage. Varun reflected,“People often think it is easy for a husband and wife to act together. However, you cannot bring your personal life into your character.” TRIBUNE New role Life Pankaj Tripathi is all set to don the hat of a producer with Perfect Family. Presented as a JAR Series, the show will be launched on YouTube under a structured pay model, following the earlier precedent set by Sitare Zameen Par. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 21 NOVEMBER 2025 When watching TV was a ritual…. This World Television Day, actors relive the magical small screen-moments ELEVISION has always been more than a screen. For many actors, their earliest TV memories are filled with warmth, nostalgia, and the simple joy of T watching shows with family. On World Television Day, celebrities share their most beautiful first memories of watching TV — memories that still stay close to their heart. FAMILY TIME Pratiksha Rai women at home, including my mother, would be cutting vegetables while watching their favourite serials. Everyone would get so involved that they used to cry with the characters, and even I would cry, though I barely understood what was happening! I still remember those beautiful days when television was more than just entertainment; it was a family ritual. Every evening, the whole family would gather in front of the TV. The NO PHONES, ONLY LAUGHTER Claudia Ciesla I remember sitting with my family in the living room after dinner, watching our favourite weekend shows together. It was our little ritual — no phones, no distractions, just laughter, snacks, and family time. That’s when I first felt the power of television — how it could bring people together and create shared memories. I think those evenings shaped my love for storytelling and entertainment, long before I ever imagined being part of this industry myself. WALKING THE EXTRA MILE Saanand Verma We didn’t have a TV at home initially. Every Sunday, my sister and I would walk 2–3 km to a family friend’s house just to watch the Sunday movie on Doordarshan. It was the highlight of the week. Later we were glued to classics like Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, waiting for Chitrahaar, Sunday movies, and cricket matches. TV gave us immense joy because we had no other source of entertainment then. QUALITY TIME Shivangi Verma One of my sweetest TV memories is coming back from school and switching on the TV while eating lunch. My mother would sit beside me, and both of us watched whatever show was playing at that time. It became our special motherdaughter habit. Those peaceful afternoons, with food, comfort, and TV, still feel like the sweetest part of my childhood. BONDING OVER RAMAYANA Aadesh Chaudhary My earliest memory of watching television is of sitting with my family in our small living room, watching Ramayan. It was a big deal back then – the whole family would gather around the TV and , it felt like a mini celebration when the show aired. The epic stories, the characters, the bhajans... it all felt so magical. I must’ve been around 8-9 years old. The ritual of watching TV together as a family left a big impact on me, and I think that’s where my love for storytelling and acting started brewing. Top to bottom: Farhan Akhtar with Shibani Dandekar, Raashii Khanna and Ranveer Singh, Asha Parekh and Rekha A star-studded affair The special screening of 120 Bahadur in Mumbai on Wednesday turned into a warm, emotional and celebratory gathering that perfectly matched the spirit of the film. Filmmakers, actors, influencers and supporters came together to honour a story rooted in courage and sacrifice. Producer Ritesh Sidhwani, actors Farhan Akhtar with wife Shibani Dandekar, Raashii Khanna, Ranveer Singh, Karish- ma Tanna, Richa Chadha, Zayed Khan, Vijay Varma, Tabu, Arjun Kapoor, Randeep Hooda, Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan attended the special screening amongst others. Veteran actors Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman and Rekha also graced the occasion. The audience were united by the admiration, respect and the power of cinema. 120 Bahadur that resonated with those present. — TNS CHAT UP RANGEELA TO RE-RELEASE HOMEBOUND SET FOR NETFLIX RELEASE Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is excited about the rerelease of his hit film Rangeela in theatres. He took a stroll down memory lane, sharing his experience creating the Aamir Khan and Urmila Matondkar-starrer. “There are some films which will be highly talked about because of their development over the years, ever since their release, and I think Rangeela is one of them, especially considering the way its songs were shot.. I’m genuinely excited, because some films are destined to become talking points long after they’re made,” he expressed. After striking a chord among audiences worldwide, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is all set to make a grand entry on OTT. As announced by the makers on Thursday. Homebound will be released on Netflix, bringing its story to audiences in 190 countries on November 21. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. c m y b SONAM ANNOUNCES PREGNANCY Sonam Kapoor has announced her second pregnancy with businessman-husband Anand Ahuja. Taking to Instagram, Sonam shared the news along with a series of pictures as she revealed her baby bump. “Mother,” she wrote in the caption. 1942: A LOVE STORY TO BE SCREENED AT IFFI Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s iconic film 1942: A Love Story is all set to be screened at the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India in 8K version. Cinema buffs in Goa can watch this film today at IFFI. The film’s soundtrack has been remastered in 5.1 surround sound.