29012026-LSTC-01.qxd 1/29/2026 12:33 AM Page 1 c m y b IN THE GREY TO HIT THEATRES Guy Ritchie’s action film In the Grey, starring Henry Cavill, has finally received a release date. The movie will hit theatres on April 10. In the Grey is written and directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Ritchie and Ivan Atkinson for Toff Guy, along with John Friedberg for Black Bear and Dave Caplan for C2. TRIBUNE On the go Life The makers of the Kim Kardashian-starrer The Fifth Wheel has started the production of this female-driven film. The film is being directed by Eva Longoria. It also stars Nikki Glaser. CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 29 JANUARY 2026 The BAFTA race begins The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has finally released the nominations for this year’s edition. Michael B Jordan’s Sinners and Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another leads the nominations followed by Timothee Chalamet’s Marty Supreme. Following Tuesday’s announcement, Paul Thomas Anderson directorial political satire One Battle After Another leads the BAFTA nominations with 14 nods overall, just two shy of the record set by Gandhi and levelling with All Quiet on the Western Front, Atonement, The King’s Speech and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Ryan Coogler directorial Sinners closely follows Leonardo’s film with 13 nominations providing the first trip for the director and actor Michael B Jordan to BAFTA’s as nominees. Just below, Hamnet and Marty Supreme both came away with 11 nominations, with Timothee Chalamet returning to BAFTA’s leading actor race for a second year in a row. According to the recent award shows, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme are all in the five-strong best film category at BAFTA, alongside Sentimental Value which also gives Stellan Skarsgard his very first BAFTA nominations at the age of 74. As for the snubs, Jacob Elordi’s Frankenstein landed eight nominations but didn’t make best film or director, while Wicked: For Good scored two for costume and makeup & hair. Here are the key nominees of BAFTA One Battle After Another, Sinners lead BAFTA nominations; Marty Supreme, Hamnet follow BEST FILM Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners DIRECTOR Yorgos Lanthimos (Bugonia), Chloe Zhao (Hamnet), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value) & Ryan Coogler (Sinners) LEADING ACTRESS Sinners Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value) & Emma Stone (Bugonia) LEADING ACTOR One Battle After Another Robert Aramayo (I Swear), Timothee Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon). Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) & Jesse Plemons (Bugonia) SUPPORTING ACTRESS Marty Supreme Odessa A’zion (Marty Supreme), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Carey Mulligan (The Ballad of Wallis Island), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) & Emily Watson (Hamnet) SUPPORTING ACTOR Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Peter Mullan (I Swear), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another) & Stellan Skarsgard (Sentimental Value). OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM 28 Years Later, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Die My Love, H Is for Hawk, Hamnet, I Swear, Mr. Burton, Pillion & Steve CHILDREN’S & FAMILY FILM Arco, Boong, Lilo & Stitch & Zootropolis 2 BOONG SECURES BAFTA NOD Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut directorial Boong has secured a nomination at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2026 in the category of Children’s and Family Film. Jointly produced by Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainments, Boong has been nominated along with films Arco, Lilo & Stitch and Zootopia 2. The film was released in theatres on September 19, 2025. Devi makes her directorial debut with Boong, after gaining experience at First Assistant Director on films including Luck by Chance, Talaash, PK and A Suitable Boy. She’s got the look! Mona M ODEL Bhavitha Mandava made a powerful impression at Chanel’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, where she walked in a look designed by Matthieu Blazy for his first couture collection for the house. Dressed in all white, heavily textured jacket and ankle-length skirt with a matching radiant halo headpiece, her appearance captured the mood of the moment: poised, modern and grounded in craft. On the runway, Bhavitha embodied Blazy’s vision of a new Chanel — one that balances precision tailoring with softness and movement. Her confident, understated presence allowed the artistry of the garment to shine, reinforcing couture’s Hyderabad girl Bhavitha Mandava walks the ramp for Matthieu Blazy at Chanel’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris emphasis on silhouette, detail and emotion. For Bhavitha, the show marked another significant step on an increasingly global fashion journey. The 25-year-old model from Hyderabad, entered into high fashion was entirely unexpectedly. Originally trained as an architect — with a bachelor’s degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and later a master’s from New York University — her life changed when she was scouted on a New York City subway platform in 2024. Just two weeks later, she made her runway debut for Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2025 show with designer Matthieu Blazy. That breakthrough led to further runway work with major fashion houses including Dior as well as campaigns and appearances across New York, Paris, Milan and London fashion weeks. In December 2025, she made history as the first Indian model to open Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show — a symbolic full-circle moment staged on a subway platform similar to where she was first spotted. From Channa Mereya to Raabta — revisiting Arijit Singh’s iconic tracks as he retires Arijit Singh, one of the most celebrated voices in Indian music, has delivered a string of chart-topping hits that have left an indelible mark on Bollywood and the hearts of listeners worldwide. Known for his soulful renditions, Singh has showcased versatility across romantic ballads, highenergy tracks, and devotional songs, winning fans across generations. Following the massive success of Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 (2013), Singh went on to deliver a series of memorable tracks that demonstrated his vocal range and emotional depth. Songs like Channa Mereya from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) captured the pain of heartbreak, while Agar Tum Saath Ho from Tamasha (2015) explored the complexities of relationships with delicate sensitivity. Both songs have become timeless classics in Bollywood music. Unforgettable high-energy chartbuster Nashe Si Chadh Gayi from Befikre (2016) is among Arijit Singh’s most celebrated tracks. Other romantic hits include Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and Raabta from Agent Vinod (2012). Singh has also lent his voice to popular tracks such as Apna Bana Le, Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage and Hamari Adhuri Kahani, showcasing his versatility and ability to seamlessly balance soulful melodies with mainstream appeal. His latest release, Ghar Kab Unforgettable INDIAN MODELS ON THE GLOBAL RUNWAY Indian models have steadily made their mark on international runways, representing the country at some of the world’s biggest fashion houses. Lakshmi Menon has walked for Hermès, Givenchy and Jean Paul Gaultier while Neelam Gill has been a regular at Burberry and Chanel. Pooja Mor gained global recognition with brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada, and Bhumika Arora has walked for Dior and Fendi. these models reflect the growing presence and influence of Indian talent on the international fashion stage. CHAT UP ‘NAZAR LAG GAYI’ Seems like Ananya Panday is not in the best of her health. On Tuesday, she took to Instagram and shared a picture from her vanity. In the image, she is seen wearing an arm sling. Even in pain, she cheekily captioned the post, ‘2026 mein nazar lag gayi.” THE MYSTERY OF OVERSIZED HOODIES Actor-singer Ariana Grande opened up about why she often wore ‘oversized’ hoodies and tall boots in 2018. In a recent episode of Vogue’s Life in Looks series, she said, “This was a very strange time in my life. I was processing a lot, and I always wanted to hide away in something really cozy.” Aaoge from Border 2, has touched the hearts of millions. On January 27, Singh announced that he would no longer accept new playback assignments, calling an end to a “wonderful” journey. In an Instagram post, he wrote, Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. I am c m y b happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.” As the acclaimed singer retires, fans across the world are revisiting and