23062026-LSTC-01.qxd 6/23/2026 1:03 AM Page 1 c m y b CONDITIONS APPLY Colin Farrell has said he is ‘absolutely’ open to returning for more seasons of HBO’s acclaimed crime drama The Penguin, but only if a continuation can match the quality of its debut season. TRIBUNE Life laughing MUGHLAI DELIGHT N zirakpur AZEER Foods, Delhi’s renowned 40year-old Mughlai food brand, in partnership with TWH Hospitality, brings Nazeer Zirakpur at Pooja Plazzio. Enjoy signature dishes including Nalli Nahari, Chicken Changezi, Biryani, Arabic Mandi and Khameeri Roti in heritage-inspired, Old Delhithemed café setting. panchkula S OULFUL qawwali meets timeless Sufi melodies at Sufi Saiyaan on June 26 at Mobe, Elante Mall, Chandigarh. Sing along to your favourite tunes, immerse yourself in the rhythm, and lose yourself in the magic of the night. Tickets available on BookMyShow. ISTOCK love YOG NIDRA HE Art of Deep Rest invites you to experience the transformative practice of Yog Nidra through a 3-hour journey of yoga, meditation, relaxation and self-discovery. Led by Parul Mehta, the session is on June 23 from 3pm to 6pm at Journey to Moksha Dhyan Kendra, South City, Ludhiana. Entry is free and open to all. ludhiana matter, this Nonika Singh QAWWALI NIGHT T CHANDIGARH | TUESDAY | 23 JUNE 2026 No WHAT’S HOT eat play Hitwoman Baby Do Die Do stars Huma Qureshi as India’s first deaf and mute desi hitwoman. Huma plays Baby, an NGO worker who leads a double life as a professional assassin. “A RT is meant to be debated…” precisely why more than rave reviews, acclaimed filmmaker Suresh Triveni is enjoying the chatter around his latest Netflix film Maa Behen. As the Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri-starrer emerged number two on Netflix’s Global Top 10 NonEnglish Film list, even Triveni wondered if it was his algorithm that showed every other feed to be of his film. But soon he realised the buzz around the dark comedy was real. Indeed, he admits, that making a satire is not easy and there is a danger of people laughing at what is meant to be meaningful. But he and his cowriter Pooja Tolani ensured that they didn’t sound silly, “at least in matters which matter.” Actually, nothing in the film is random as he puts it, “There isn’t a single thing that the team didn’t think it through.” If the audacity of the title As Maa Behen grabs the No. 2 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English Films list, director Suresh Triveni says making satire is not easy makes you chuckle as well think, Triveni reveals, “Be it Tumhari Sulu or Jalsa or Subedaar and now Maa Behen, titles come to me first.” Since his writing process began with the very first scene where a mother calls her daughters in the middle of night, Maa Behen fit organically. Yes, for sure it has underlying connotations and he is tickled pink that viewers got the subtext of not just the title but a host of minor details. Whether audiences have become more discerning, he can’t say. But yes, he adds, “Audiences today have great clarity of what they want to see and what does not fit their mojo. So, makers must know who their audiences are.” Of course, with Maa Behen, Triveni was looking at the widest possible reach. Perhaps, in that context a theatrical outing rather than dropping the film directly on Netflix would have made more sense. He argues, “Post Covid, we are living in a cusp. We are figuring out, for no one knows what would work in cin- agroo speaks Maanvi G shaming & her on body film, Heer Sara latest Subhash K Jha Manvi Gagroo is a scene-stealer. Best known for her work in the digital space, as well as her roles in Bollywood films, she initially gained widespread fame for her acting in early cult web series like TVF Pitchers and TVF Tripling and Four More Shots Please. She was recently seen in the film Heer Sara where she played a bodyshamed firecracker. We catch up with her… We get to see you in Heer Sara after quite a while. Are you lazy or just hard to get? Ha ha ha! Might be a little bit of both actually. Something has to be exciting enough to make one want to spring out of bed right? These entitled jokes apart, although the last season of my show, Four More Shots Please! dropped just last December, it’s been a while since I last had a theatrical release. It just didn’t happen. For various reasons. Heer Sara features you as an impulsive motormouth. How much of you has gone into your character? Oh, I wish I could be as unfiltered as my character is in the film. What fun! I find such people who speak first and think later very fascinating. It’s interesting to try and figure out if they’re coming from a place of innocence or arrogance or both. Or, neither. But no, I’m not like her. But the humour she unintentionally brings, resonates with me. Significantly, there are comments on bodyshaming in Heer Sara. Do you face such situations in real life and how do you deal with it? Depends really. I mean obvious- c m y b ema halls. If I would have made Tumhari Sulu today, I would have struggled to release it theatrically. With Maa Behen all I wanted was to mount the film as big as I could.” Undeniably, with Madhuri Dixit on board he couldn’t have got bigger. Casting Madhuri and Tripti Dimri was indeed a winning combination. Today, he is overwhelmed that people are watching it multiple times. His cinematic repartee to all those who crib, ‘why Hindi cinema is not trying fresher things?’ is paying rich dividends. And for the maker in him the joy of cinema is, “exactly this moment when your phone rings, feedback comes and people resonate… that’s why we do what we do.” Exceptionally well at that! Harsh bids adieu to KKK15 Comedian Harsh Gujral has officially wrapped up his journey on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. Taking to Instagram, Harsh shared a picture with the caption, “And with this KKK15 journey comes to an end. #KKK15,” confirming that his stint on the adventure reality show has concluded. Harsh had been shooting for the show in South Africa, where he frequently gave fans glimpses of his experience through social media. From behind-thescenes moments and intense stunt preparations, his journey kept audiences engaged throughout the shoot. — TNS CHAT UP ly there’s no in-my-face body shaming, but things like someone telling me I’ve lost weight or someone calling me bold and confident simply for wearing fashionable clothes. Certain projects that come my way might reflect that but these are few when compared to what so many of the girls go through. What were the most memorable incidents during the shooting of Heer Sara? How was Patralekha as a co-star? Are friendships with co-stars possible? I truly believe so! If you and your co-actor are secure people, sure of what you bring to the table, together and individually, I think, co-actors can become friends. Patralekhaa and I knew each other socially. And we both had watched and liked each other’s work. So, we were both excited to work with each other. And even though we’re not like super close, I know I can always reach out to her with a call or a text and the same goes for her too, as we often have! We had a lot of fun in our scenes together because our characters are just so contrasting! COCKTAIL 2 CROSSES ~50 CR MARK Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon’s Cocktail 2 has made a strong start at the box office, crossing the ~50 crore mark in its opening weekend despite receiving mixed reactions from fans of the OG film. With no major Hindi releases in theatres this weekend, the film enjoyed a clear run at the box office, helping it draw large crowds, especially in urban centres. SET FOR THE D-DAY The wedding celebrations for Anshula Kapoor and her fiancé Rohan Thakkar have officially begun. The couple kicked off their pre-wedding festivities on June 21 with close family members and friends in attendance. Several members of the Kapoor family joined the celebrations and shared glimpses from the intimate gathering on social media.