14072026-LSTC-01.qxd 7/14/2026 12:33 AM Page 1 c m y b A BADGE OF HONOUR Hilary Duff says being a cherished part of so many people’s childhoods is something she carries with immense pride, describing it as a “badge of honour.” The 38-year-old reflected on the lasting impact of her acting and music career, which helped define the childhoods of a generation of fans. TRIBUNE Life Akansha-Sharan’s wedding reception T Meet Harnoor Randhawa, the man behind Diljit Dosanjh’s soulful track, Jeona Morh Jeona Morh from The Call of Panjab is one of the standout tracks in Diljit Dosanjh’s latest musical chapter. Diljit’s unmistakable vocals blended with Punjab’s robust folk storytelling have made the track a success. Behind that success lies the relentless dedication faith and years of hard work of many, including lyricist Harnoor Randhawa. Hailing from Patiala, Harnoor spent years immersing himself in Sufi and literary traditions. Beginning his professional songwriting journey in 2016, Harnoor endured years of uncertainty struggle and quiet perseverance. Over the years, he wrote on different subjects, ranging from the plight of farmers and Sufi philosophy to Gurus’ devotion and the complexities of human emotion. Yet, he longed for a song that could achieve commercial success without losing its authentic Punjabi soul. At one point, disheartened by the slow pace of recognition, he even considered putting down his pen for good. Then came a call from Diljit Dosanjh’s office. In 2023, he sat with the legend and worked on the track. This collaboration proved to be a turning point that transformed both his career and his visibility within the mainstream Punjabi music. Reflecting on the journey, Randhawa says, “It has been a long struggle to bring raw Punjabi music into the mainstream not smoothed or compromised but real. Diljit Dosanjh’s voice carries that music across every border.” Harnoor first gained widespread recognition with Ikk Jogi, sung by CHANDIGARH | TUESDAY | 14 JULY 2026 Stars attend Where folk meets faith Mona Emotional ties Hollywood star Keanu Reeves believes that emotion is the one thing that connects all human beings, saying the lesson has been reinforced through his experience in motorcycle racing. Kanwar Grewal. The song won the PTC Punjabi Best Sufi Song Award in 2020. He later cemented his reputation through the acclaimed project Jagey Rehen Jogi writing all five tracks — Shiva, Zamaane, Mehboob, Yaar Madina and Pardesiya. His growing body of work includes collaborations with Charanjit Ahuja, Harshdeep Kaur, Nooran Sisters, Afsana Khan and Bir Singh alongside projects such as Junior Princess of God, Chamak and Lazeez. He is also the author of two poetry collections Qissa-Ae-Noor and Meru Manka. Even though he resides in Canada, it is the soil of Punjab that continues to nourish the poet within him and he hopes that bond only deepens with time. The couple while his wife wore a exchanged vows during an intimate white dress for the event. Actor Manoj Pahwa ceremony held in the also arrived at the event garden of their in style. He wore an allwhite outfit for the event. Vetresidence eran actor Jeetendra also entered HE wedding reception of actress Akansha Ranjan and director Sharan Sharma was a star-studded affair in Mumbai. It was attended by several actors, including Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Bobby Deol, Randeep Hooda and others. Akansha and Sharan tied the knot on Saturday, embarking on a journey of a married couple. They organised the wedding reception in Mumbai on Sunday. The couple looked elegant as they posed for photographers. Sharan wore an all-black outfit while Akansha donned a glittering dress to complement her look. Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, along with his wife Pinkie Roshan, attended the event. He wore a bandhgala shervani the wedding reception donning a blue blazer, showcasing his style. Producer Boney Kapoor arrived at the wedding reception in a blue blazer and white shirt, posing for the photographers. Shatrughan Sinha also arrived at the event with his family and wife, Poonam Sinha and daughter Sonakshi Sinha. Akansha, the younger sister of actress Anushka Ranjan, is known for her work in projects such as Guilty and Netflix's Monica, O My Darling. Sharan made his directorial debut with Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. — ANI A & SONAKSHI SINH POONAM SINHA RAKESH ROSHAN RANDEEP HOODA, JACKIE SHROFF & BOBBY DEOL WHAT’S HOT amritsar eat THE GOLDEN DESSERT R AIN or no rain, true happiness comes in the form of fresh, hot malpuas. A monsoon delicacy, many enjoy them at Bansal Sweet Shop, Sharma Sweets, Kanhaiya and other restaurants. chandigarh play EXPLORING CHANDIGARH P OINTS de vue: Architects in Conversation explores diverse perspectives on Chandigarh through the lens of architecture. It will take place on July 17 from 5 pm onwards at AF Café Théâtre, Alliance Française Chandigarh. chandigarh laugh P HAVE FUN RACTICE by Manik Mahna is a 90minute live comedy performance that will take place on July 19 at 7 pm at the Punjab Arts Council. Presented in Hindi and English, the event is open to audiences 18 years and above. ‘That’s what adaptation is...’ Christopher Nolan explains why The Odyssey uses modern dialogues C HRISTOPHER Nolan has addressed the online backlash surrounding his upcoming epic, The Odyssey, saying prerelease criticism is ultimately ‘irrelevant’ because audiences have not yet seen the finished film. The Oscar-winning filmmaker also explained why his adaptation of Homer’s classic poem features modern dialogues, describing the creative decision as an effort to make the story feel fresh and accessible for contemporary viewers. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan, in a recent interview, responded to criticism that emerged following the release of promotional material for The Odyssey. The film has sparked online debate over some casting choices as well. “Comes with the territory,” Nolan said, adding, “When it comes to The Odyssey, all I can do is make the best film I possibly can in the most sincere way. It's very different from how anyone else would do it, but that's what adaptation is.” The film will release in theatres on July 17 — ANI c m y b Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill passes away at 78 Goodbye, Sam Hollywood actor Sam Neill, best known for his performance as Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films, has passed away at 78. According to reports, the New Zealand actor died in Australia, months after he revealed being cancer-free after years of battling the condition. In a statement shared on the actor’s official social media handle, Sam Neill was surrounded by his family members during his final moments. “It is with immense sadness that the ‘whanau’ of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpect- ed, but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer-free. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care,” read a part of the statement. The family, while requesting privacy to navigate through the immeasurable loss, added that more details will be shared in the future. From his early appearance as Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film, the late actor also appeared in Jurassic Park III and 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion. Among his other works are My Brilliant Career, The Final Conflict, Dead Calm, and The Piano. Neill also worked in TV series Reilly: Ace of Spies, The Tudors and Peaky Blinders. — ANI