27092026-LSTL-01.qxd 9/26/2026 7:59 PM Page 1 c m y b VICKY KAUSHAL TURNS RUGGED Vicky Kaushal’s first-look poster from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s muchawaited Love & War has been unveiled, presenting the actor in a rugged, brooding avatar that adds a darker edge to the film’s promotional campaign. The poster shows Vicky staring intensely into the camera, with a cigarette between his lips. TRIBUNE No show Life Ed Sheeran’s weekend concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have been cancelled due to severe weather warnings forecast across Boston and New England, reports say. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 Gurfateh Singh Pirzada, who stars in Lust Stories 3, says he has always been open On World Tourism to taking risks, recalling how he took a chance by playing a rapist in Guilty Day, we asked six Subhash K Jha Known for his striking screen presence, Gurfateh Singh Pirzada has established himself as a prominent talent in the digital entertainment space. He made a major breakthrough portraying Vijay Pratap Singh opposite Kiara Advani in the Netflix thriller film, Guilty. Gurfateh stars in Lust Stories 3, the third instalment of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated anthology franchise. He headlines a short film segment directed by Kiran Rao, starring opposite model-turned-actor Sana Thampi. The set utilised an intimacy coordinator to plan every sequence and ensure a safe, collaborative environment for the actors. Gurfateh talks about his journey… LUST for challenges You were actually going to be launched by Karan Johar? That project never happened. Tell me about that? It’s a love triangle with Imran Khan. It’s for Netflix. It should be out by year-end. There is of course Call Me Bae Season 2. Lust Stories features you in a double role with lots of intimacy? We had an intimacy coordinator. We had to figure out how to go about this, how to make it look aesthetic and at the same time without crossing any boundaries, not only mine but also the girl’s. She was completely new. We were supercomfortable as Kiran Rao ma’am made sure that there was absolutely no problem. celebrities what makes a place worth remembering. The answer, almost every time, was not a landmark What are you seeking in your roles at this point? Things were sort of difficult. Thankfully the last two years have been very kind. It started with Call Me Bae. That set the ball rolling. Then there was Dynasty. That gave way to The Revolutionaries and then Lust Stories 3 fol- that stays with you W I don’t think so. The female gaze is super-interesting and it’s super intriguing. I was simply amazed by the way Kiran ma’am worked. It was a mostly was a female team. It was it was a huge change from the usual sets and I enjoyed every bit of it. Tough times? Travel HAT stays with travellers long after a trip ends is rarely what they set out to see. It is the conversation with a stranger, the meal that had no menu, and the moment the phone finally went down and the place came alive. This World Tourism Day, as the world reflects on travelling with responsibility and care for the places we visit, six voices from the world of entertainment share what travel really means to them, and the moments that made a destination worth remembering long after they left. IN SEARCH OF LOCAL GEMS Delnaaz Irani It’s to do new things and new parts. I took chances with Guilty in which I played a convicted rapist. In Call Me Bae, I played a boring reporter. Class again was experiment because it was an ensemble cast and I played a Dalit boy. For me, travelling has never been about simply ticking destinations off a list. It’s the people, food, culture and stories that make a place truly memorable. I love sitting with locals, hearing their stories and trying traditional food because that’s when you really feel connected to a destination. I also feel tourism can positively impact communities by creating jobs and keeping local art and traditions alive, but we need to travel consciously and support local businesses. Social media has made discovering hidden places easier, but I feel we sometimes get so caught up in creating the perfect reel that we forget to actually enjoy the view. Personally, I would choose an unexplored local gem, especially an old heritage town or quiet coastal village, where I can experience the culture without the crowds. Was it different being directed by a woman? Suddenly you are being seen and liked in two very contrasting serials— The Revolutionaries & Lust Stories 3. Has it been a long struggle? I think it has been a struggle. I always knew that it would take time as there was no one to launch me or waiting to give me a part. I always knew that I would have to go out there and audition and do this the hard way. lowed. Adhure Hum Adhure Tum is coming next. PHOTOS: RAVI KUMAR Clockwise from top) Aditya Khurana, Jyoti Tiwari, Delnaaz Irani, Gulfam Khan Hussain & Sshrey Pareek GET THE VIBE: Arhaan Khan Akhil Kumar What if a city could step out from behind its famous grid lines and tell its own story? For ten days, Chandigarh gets an opportunity to do just that. Through workshops, lectures, competitions and a host of other activities, the Le Corbusier Festival invites people to look at the city not merely as a planned urban space, but as a living idea that continues to evolve. More than a celebration of the architect who conceived the city, the festival offers an opportunity to revisit Chandigarh through different perspectives and to look beyond its familiar sectors and iconic buildings and ask what makes the city unique, how its original vision has evolved, and what it means to those who live in it today. A decade after Le Corbusier’s architectural legacy in Chandigarh found a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the city is set to revisit the ideas that shaped its identity. The Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) is observing the milestone with a 10-day festival that began on Friday, bringing together lectures, workshops, competitions and other engagements centred on the city. The festival seeks to reconnect residents, particularly the younger generation, with Beyond the blueprint The 10-day Le Corbusier Festival invites people to look at Chandigarh not merely as a planned urban space, but as a living idea Chandigarh’s modern heritage and encourage a deeper appreciation of the vision behind this city. The event honours the legendary SwissFrench architect, Le Corbusier, who not only designed Chandigarh but also conceived the Chandigarh College of Architecture in 1961. Dr Sangeeta Bagga, Prinicpal, CCA tells The Tribune “Chandigarh is a city of the 20th century, built around a distinctive vision that deserves to be understood by those who call it home today. It is particularly important for the younger generation to know the story of their city, because they will eventually inherit the responsibility of protecting its heritage and taking its legacy forward. As Chandigarh grows and changes into a modern metropolis, we risk losing touch with the history and ideas that gave the city its identity. Through this festival, we are making a modest effort to bring that story back into public conversation and encourage people to discover what lies behind the Chandigarh they see every day.” The 10-day festival brings together a range of creative and cultural engagements, with workshops on bamboo craft, clay pottery and printmaking, along with cultural performances, including Kathak and Bharatanatyam. The festival also features intellectual conversations that explore different aspects of art and architecture. To help visitors understand the significance of Le Corbusier’s architectural works, the college has also put together an exhibition of students’ work. The display offers an opportunity to explore the architectural ideas associated with Chandigarh and its place within Le Corbusier’s wider body of work. Another exhibition focuses on the works of Matthew Nowicki, highlighting his architectural designs and innovative approach to modern architecture. The celebrations will conclude on October 6, coinciding with Le Corbusier’s birth anniversary. c m y b For me, it’s never just about the landmark. A place becomes memorable because of the feeling it gives you. I personally love travelling to colder places, somewhere with mountains, beautiful landscapes, that little chill in the air, and a quiet café where I can sit with a good coffee and just take in the surroundings. EMBRACING LOCAL CULTURE Sshrey Pareek I always try to embrace and experience the local culture when I travel to a place, and I always try to protect the environment at any cost. I personally prefer culture, food and landmarks. In metro cities, we are losing some of that culture and authenticity, though I wish that wouldn’t happen. CULTURES & CUISINES Gulfam Khan Hussain Everyone knows I’m a traveller. Every place is worth visiting if you look hard enough. You can spend so much time finding unseen gems, whether it’s the landmarks, forgotten buildings, quaint lanes, people, cultures or cuisines. The list goes on. On whether tourism can genuinely benefit local communities without damaging their culture or environment, I’m confident that it can, provided there is proper regulation in place. PEOPLE & PLACES Jyoti Tiwari I really enjoy exploring places, sometimes even travelling solo. In India, I’ve travelled to so many cities and villages, and what stays with me are the people, their lifestyle, their culture, the food, and simply seeing how differently people live. Those experiences have become some of my lifetime memories. So, for me, a place is worth visiting when you can actually experience it, not just see it. When you travel to smaller cities and villages, you realise how much there is to learn from local people and their relationship with the environment. I remember travelling to Meghalaya, where I stayed in a homestay rather than a five-star hotel. There weren’t all the usual luxury facilities, but the experience taught me a lot. I learnt that comfort doesn’t always have to mean excess, and that we can enjoy a place while living more simply and responsibly. HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE Aditya Khurana I think tourism can be a great source of opportunities for local communities if it is done responsibly. Travellers can support local businesses, stay at local properties, eat local food and buy from local artisans. At the same time, we need to be conscious about waste, pollution and respecting local traditions. For me, it is a mix of everything, but the culture and people make a place truly memorable. Landmarks can attract you to a destination, but it is the local food, the way people live and the little experiences you have there that stay with you. I really loved travelling to the UK and Paris because both have such a beautiful mix of history, culture, architecture and everyday life.