27052026-LSTL-01.qxd 5/26/2026 10:34 PM Page 1 c m y b DIVEK WELCOME TWIN BOYS Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have welcomed twin baby boys. Vivek announced the happy news on social media, quoting Karan Arjun, “Mere Karan Arjun aa gaye!” The couple called it a “double blessing” and thanked fans for their love as they begin their journey into parenthood. TRIBUNE Chand sifarish… Life Kajol celebrates 20 years of Fanaa, recalling challenging Poland shoot in -27°C weather and memorable moments from Aamir Khan-starrer romantic thriller. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 27 MAY 2026 Leo realises boyhood dream FWICE bars cooperation with Ranveer Singh amid Farhan Akhtar dispute Don 3 PRAYERS, PENANCE AT CHAMUNDI HILLS Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday visited the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru and offered prayers. The visit to the shrine on top of Chamundi Hills comes in the wake of the Karnataka High Court directive. The High Court last month had quashed proceedings against the Bollywood actor in the case related to his mimicry of the deity’s depiction in the film Kantara 1. The court decision followed the actor’s submission of an unconditional apology.The court had also accepted the revised affidavit submitted by his advocate and had asked him to visit the Chamundi deity to make shoot. According to Pandit, amends for his conduct. the actor later informed the The controversy relates to federation through an remarks allegedly email that FWICE did not made by the fall within the jurisdiction actor at the of the dispute. Filmfare Awards Responding through an event in Goa official spokesperson, while speaking Singh maintained that he about the film continues to hold “deep Kantara. fallout deepens AnshitaMehra F RESH turbulence has hit Bollywood after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a noncooperation directive against Ranveer Singh following his abrupt exit from Don 3, escalating the ongoing dispute between the actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. The controversy comes months after the massive success of Singh’s action drama Dhurandhar, which reportedly revived the actor’s box office momentum and strengthened his standing in the industry. Amid the renewed spotlight on Singh’s career trajectory, his exit from Don 3 has now snowballed into one of Bollywood’s biggest industry disputes. On Monday, FWICE said its more than four lakh members would refrain from working with Singh after he allegedly failed to appear before the federation despite repeated reminders seeking discussions over his withdrawal from the film. The matter was referred to FWICE by the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) after complaints were filed by Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani. The third instalment of the Don franchise had reportedly been in development for nearly three years and was expected to reboot the popular series with Singh in the lead role. Producers have claimed that over Rs 45 crore had already been spent during the film’s pre-production phase. FWICE chief advisor Ashoke Pandit alleged that Singh withdrew from the film barely three weeks before the Euphoric moment...when I actually felt my husband Dharam ji’s warm presence, holding my hand and guiding me to the dais where his Padma Vibhushan award awaited him respect and goodwill” for – PTI everyone associated with the franchise and believes professional disagreements should be handled with “dignity, maturity and mutual respect”. “Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity,” the statement said. The fallout has also sparked intense debate across social media to speculate about the reasons behind Singh’s departure. Unverified online claims have suggested that repeated script changes, casting reshuffles and creative disagreements may have contributed to the actor’s exit. The dispute now places a cloud over one of Bollywood’s most anticipated franchise reboots, even as Singh moves ahead with upcoming projects, including the zombie thriller Pralay. Hema Malini feels Dharmendra’s presence at Padma Honour In an emotional and heartfelt note, actor-BJP MP Hema Malini opened up about the overwhelming moment of receiving the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, and cinema icon Dharmendra. Sharing her feelings after the prestigious event, Hema Malini said, “Euphoric moment! A moment when I actually felt my husband Dharam ji’s warm presence, holding my hand and guiding me to the dais where his Padma Vibhushan award awaited him,” she wrote. Recalling the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said, “Yesterday at the serene Padma award function, as Her Excellency the President personally handed out the prestigious awards to BTS Artist of the Year at AMAs Sabrina Carpenter and Cardi B shine The 2026 edition of the American Music Awards concluded on Memorial Day at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with BTS emerging as one of the night’s biggest winners by taking home the coveted Artist of the Year award. The globally popular K-pop group also won Song of the Summer for Swim, the lead single from their comeback album ARIRANG, and opened the ceremony with a performance of Hooligan. Following the telecast, BTS was additionally named Best Male K-pop Artist. Another major winner of the evening was Sabrina Carpenter, whose album Man’s Best Friend won both Album of the Year and Best Pop Album. Carpenter also secured the Best Female Pop Artist title. The award for Song of the Year went to Golden by the singing voices behind KPop Demon Hunters — EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. The track also picked up Best Pop Song and Best Vocal Performance honours, while KPop Demon Hunters won Best Soundtrack. Singer-songwriter Sombr had a breakthrough night, winning Best Rock/Alternative Song and Best Rock/Alternative Album. Despite leading the nominations with eight nods, c m y b …set to be part of The Lord of the Rings fantasy franchise Taylor Swift left the ceremony without a win. Swift remains the most awarded artiste in AMAs history with 40 trophies. The 52nd edition of the awards show was hosted by Queen Latifah. Among other notable winners, Justin Bieber won Best Male Pop Artist. In K-pop categories, TWICE won Best Female K-pop Artist, while BTS secured the male category honour. — ANI the deserving achievers, I sat representing Dharam ji and felt an immense pride rise within me.” The veteran actor also reflected on the many memories both as his co-star and later as his life partner. “Memories of the years spent with him, first as a co-star in so many hit movies and later as his life partner. Tears welled up as these thoughts were stirred within me,” she wrote. Describing Dharamendra as a loving husband, affectionate father and grandfather, she said he was admired by everyone who knew him. “He had been a loving and caring husband, an affectionate father and a grandfather, a wellmeaning friend, a true philosopher, a trusted guide. Dharam ji exemplified all these noble qualities and much more. He was a generous, giving, good human being recognised and loved by all who knew him.” — ANI Actor Leo Woodall has expressed excitement over joining the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, calling it a “boyhood dream” to become part of the iconic fantasy franchise. Woodall, who was announced as part of the film’s cast at CinemaCon in April alongside Jamie Dornan and Kate Winslet, spoke about the project during the New York premiere of Tuner, where he stars opposite Dustin Hoffman. “It means everything. It’s a boyhood dream for me,” Woodall said. “I watched it as a kid and I’ve seen it a million times, so to be part of it now is incredible.” While the 29-year-old actor remained tight-lipped about plot details, his role as Halvard has already been confirmed. — ANI