30122025-LSTL-01.qxd 12/29/2025 7:48 PM Page 1 c m y b BOMAN IRANI JOINS PEDDI TEAM Boman Irani has joined the cast of Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoorstarrer Peddi. The makers shared a behindthe-scenes photo from the set, capturing Irani alongside director Buchi Babu Sana and cinematographer R Rathnavelu. TRIBUNE Hide & seek Life Popular TV anchor and DJ Nikhil Chinapa recently shared the ground reality of Delhi’s bad weather through a video on social media. In one post, he joked, “Trying to find the plane.” LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 30 DECEMBER 2025 Big, fat, memorable weddings mona T HE year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most spectacular in celebrity and high-profile weddings, marked by grandiosity, emotional depth and moments that captured global attention. From the canals of Venice to the palaces of Udaipur, from intimate personal unions to star-studded television events, these celebrations revealed a fascinating spectrum of love, culture and glamour. When the world watched Venice Mega-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former news anchor Lauren Sánchez set the bar for opulence with their Venetian wedding. Spanning many days, the celebrations unfolded across historic palazzos and luxury waterfront venues, transforming Venice into a hub of global glamour. Sánchez reportedly wore a series of couture looks curated exclusively for the occasion. Her main bridal gown, designed by Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, drew inspiration from classic Italian silhouettes and old-world romance. The guest list read like a who’s who of international power and celebrity including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. City of Lakes into a global stage Across the globe in India, Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju’s wedding transformed Udaipur, the famed City of Lakes, into a glittering international stage. The four-day extravaganza blended traditional Indian rituals with global glamour. Netra, daughter of US-based billionaire industrialist Raju Ramalinga Mantena, and Vamsi, an NRI professional with strong ties to tech and business, represented a new generation of globally connected Indian couples. The festivities were filled with world-class performances. Jennifer Lopez headlined the reception, while Bollywood icons Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon, Madhuri Dixit, Varun Dhawan and Shahid Kapoor lit up the sangeet. The groom’s regal elephant-led baraat and a lake procession added cinematic grandeur, with singer Sukhbir leading guests through the quintessential Indian wedding “Oh ho ho ho” celebration. Donald Trump Jr.’s presence drew worldwide attention. MILIND CHANDWANI & AVIKA GOR Hina-Rocky’s tale of love In contrast to these grand spectacles, Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal’s wedding was a deeply personal and intimate affair. The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star tied the knot with producer Rocky Jaiswal on June 4 in a private registered ceremony at home, attended only by close family and friends. Hina wore a custom Manish Malhotra handloom saree adorned with From Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez’s Venetian wedding to Netra Mantena-Vamsi Gadiraju’s Udaipur wedding – the shaadi spectacle grew bigger and better this year delicate gold and silver threadwork, featuring personalised embroidery of their names in Devanagari script and an infinity symbol. Rocky complemented her in a white Manish Malhotra chickenkari kurta. Avika-Milind’s happily ever after Blurring the lines between reel and real, Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani brought their love story to the small screen. Known for her breakthrough role as Anandi in Balika Vadhu, Avika married long-time partner Milind Chandwani on September 30 in a ceremony held on the sets of the reality show Pati, Patni Aur Panga. The wedding featured traditional Hindu rituals — haldi, mehndi and pheras — with Avika dazzling in a red bridal lehenga and emerald jewellery, while Milind wore a regal sherwani for the D-day. ROCKY JAISWAL & HINA KHAN Selena-Benny’s dreamy affair Hollywood’s pop culture couple, Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco, also tied the knot in 2025, choosing Santa Barbara, California, as the backdrop for their intimate yet starstudded celebration. The exchanged vows on September 27, surrounded by approximately 170 close friends, family and celebrity guests, including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Paris Hilton, Paul Rudd, Steve Martin and Martin Short. Others shine too... Then there were others… Samantha Ruth Prabhu stunned in a red-and-gold saree at her intimate temple wedding to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, surprising fans with rare photos. Singer Armaan Malik celebrated his union with Aashna Shroff by releasing a special wedding EP alongside a grand reception. Content creator Prajakta Koli, better known as Mostly Sane, tied the knot with corporate lawyer Vrishank Khanal in a private ceremony. Prateik Smita Patil and Priya Banerjee marked Valentine’s Day in ethereal ivory-and-gold Tarun Tahiliani ensembles, creating a dreamy wedding celebration. Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani exchanged vows in a Christian ceremony in Goa, and a grand Hindu wedding in Mumbai surrounded by Bollywood royalty, including Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor. AASHNA SHROFF & ARMAAN MALIK RAJ NIDIMORU & SAMANTHA RUTH PRABHU Huma Qureshi stuns as Elizabeth The first look of Huma Qureshi from the upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, has been released by the makers. The Yashstarrer action-thriller will feature her playing a character named Elizabeth. On Sunday, the makers took to Instagram to share the poster. The film stars Yash in the lead role. The poster shows the Gangs of Wasseypur actress standing in a graveyard setting with old tombstones and stone figures in the background. Dressed in a black outfit, the actress is seen next to a vintage black car. Her look suggests a calm but serious character. Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas. “Casting for this role was perhaps the trickiest. The character demanded a performer with high-octane calibre and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I knew she possessed something rare. She carried an effortless sophistication and intensity that immediately brought the character of Elizabeth alive for me,” said Mohandas. The film is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas. It is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The technical team includes Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer, Ravi Basrur as music composer, and Ujwal Kulkarni as editor. The film is scheduled to release on March 19. — ANI VAMSI GADIRAJU & NETRA MANTENA CHAT UP GHAR KAB AAOGE ... THE BIRTHDAY BOY The makers of Sunny Deol’s starrer Border 2 have unveiled the teaser of the song Ghar Kab Aaoge on Monday. The song features singers Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra, and Diljit Dosanjh. The song is based on the original version composed by Anu Malik. For Border 2, the music has been recreated by Mithoon. IN SUPPORT OF SALMAN The actress’ first look from Toxic unveiled Timothee Chalamet marked his 30th birthday with a nostalgic social media post and a surprise musical tribute from Britain’s Got Talent alum Susan Boyle. He recently celebrated the milestone by sharing a series of throwback photographs on Instagram, including childhood moments playing soccer and pingpong, a photo with his father, Marc Chalamet. ‘SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD’ Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla has hit back at trolls who have been criticising actor Salman Khan after the teaser of Battle of Galwan was released. “Those trolling Salman for that slight smile in the #BattleOfGalwan teaser are missing the point. That isn’t casual - it’s composure. It’s calm aggression. It’s the look of a soldier who understands what he’s walking into and refuses to panic,” wrote Poonawalla. c m y b Varun Dhawan mourned the loss of his beloved pet dog, Angel, who had been a part of his life for many years. The actor took to his Instagram account on Monday to remember Angel as a loving and special member of his family. “RIP Angel. Today heaven gained another angel. Thank you for being a wonderful pup and an amazing sister to Joey. We will miss you. See you down the road,” he wrote.