07102026-LSTC-01.qxd 10/7/2026 12:46 AM Page 1 c m y b ARIJIT SINGH’S NINE-CITY TOUR Arijit Singh has confirmed a nine-city India tour for 2027, coinciding with 20 years since he entered the music industry. Arijit Singh’s India Tour 2027 will cover Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Indore and Hyderabad. TRIBUNE Life Tune in to tradition HEMANT PANDSE SHRUTI VISHWAKARMA MARATHE RAMAKRISHNAN MURTHY is an open invitation to experience and appreciate the richness of Indian classical music.” The idea took shape in 1977, when N. Khosla, who became the Honorary Secretary of the society, envisioned bringing a prestigious Sangeet Sammelan to Chandigarh, modelled on the renowned Hariballabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar. Vinita Gupta, Secretary of the society, says, “Classical AYAN SENGUPTA WHAT’S music is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in something meaningful, it has the ability to evoke a range of emotions and offer a sense of calm and reflection, which is especially valuable in the times we live in. With young people increasingly caught up in social media and dealing with stress, anxiety and other pressures, music can provide a space to pause, connect and find balance. Through our concerts and the music appreciation courses we offer, our larger objective is to nurture an understanding of Indian classical music and ensure that this rich tradition continues to be preserved and passed on to future generations.” The city is set to tune into three days of the classical music, beginning October 8 with the Carnatic music, with an acclaimed vocalist Ramakrishnan Murthy. He is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, a featured artiste at the annual Madras Music Season and an A-grade artiste of All India Radio. As the concert moves into its second day, the landscape of Hindustani music will unfold in the evening through the voice of Shruti Vishwakarma Marathe. Trained in the rich tradition of Khayal under the guidance of her grandparents, Ganpatrao Vishwakarma and Jayanti Vishwakarma, she brings to her music a deep sense of lineage and tradition. The melodic conversation then moves to the sitar, with Ayan Sengupta, an Indian Council for Cultural Relationsempanelled artiste, serving at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy bringing the resonant strings of the instrument alive. Saturday morning will open on a more contemplative note, with Hindustani vocalist Hemant Pandse bringing the quiet depth of a morning raga to the Sammelan. A disciple of Pt Jitendra Abhisheki, Pandse’s music is rooted in a rich classical tradition, while his creative sensibility has found expression in conceptual musical presentations such as Abhangvarsha and Ek Radha Ek Meera. Across these three days, the music will move from voice to strings, from rhythm to silence, and from one raga to another creating not merely a concert, but an unfolding conversation between tradition, time and the listener. The Sammelan will be held at Newton Hall, Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh. Entry is free. HOT learn HEALTHY REIMAGINED NEW DAD, NEW JOKES CLAY MINIATURE A C H mohali PHOTOS ISTOCK ASHISH Solanki returns with Telling Lies, a new hour built around life as a fresh parent, first love that never fully fades, and gym sessions that test his patience more than his muscles. Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh, on October 9. chandigarh laugh chandigarh eat IRDAYUM Cafe Diner is reimagining outside food in a healthier way, serving up a White Sauce Pasta made with cauliflower sauce along with burgers and more wholesome spins on comfort food favourites. It’s located at TDI City, Sector 119, Mohali. CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 7 OCTOBER 2026 The 48th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan brings leading Hindustani and Carnatic maestros to the city from October 8–10 Akhil Kumar There are moments when music does more than fill a room, it lingers in the air, unfolds like a raga and draws the listener into a world where time seems to slow and every note finds its own meaning. For three days, Chandigarh will resonate with such moments as some of the finest voices and maestros of Indian classical music come together in a celebration of melody, rhythm and tradition. The Indian National Theatre, Chandigarh, in association with The Durga Das Foundation, will present the 48th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan from October 8 to 10, bringing together celebrated artistes of the Hindustani and Carnatic traditions for an immersive musical journey. For more than five decades, the society has been a custodian of India’s rich cultural traditions, keeping its heritage resonant through music. Each year, it brings the timeless sounds of Indian classical music to the city through a three-day concert, complemented by seasonal musical offerings in the monsoons by celebrating not just the changing seasons, but the melodies that give them a voice. Anil Nehru, president of the society says, “Every year, for our annual concert, we invite artistes who have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the classical tradition. In fact, it has been two years since we introduced Carnatic music to the concert, and we have received a very encouraging response. Despite the limitations we face, including budgetary constraints, we are happy that we can continue to bring quality classical music to the city. For music lovers in Chandigarh, it is a wonderful opportunity to come and listen to some outstanding artistes. What makes it even more special is that this is not a ticketed or commercial event and it Kylie debut Kylie Jenner is set to make her major scripted acting debut as the lead and an executive producer of Bachelorette Weekend (working title), a mysterythriller series at Hulu. HANDIGARH, is hosting a Clay Miniature Art Workshop, a hands-on session where participants mould, shape and design adorable miniatures, whether crafting solo or with a partner — no prior skills needed. Olive Cafe and Bar Chandigarh and it’s on October 11. BeyondtheGodman NonikaSingh M ORE than one film and series has laid bare the misdeeds of dhongi babas. So, what did Karan D Kapadia, co-creator and co-director of the web series Hunkaar: The Roar, which is literally roaring today, have in mind when he and his “other half” Nitya Mehra decided to tread the same path? Well, first and foremost, Karan avers, “While Ashram is about the godman, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai tracks the journey of a lawyer, we wanted to project this significant concern strictly through the lens of the survivor.” He never uses the word victim. Indeed, much of the sensitivity with which the series deals with sexual violence not only comes from Nitya’s feminine gaze but also other female actors on } Karan D Kapadia on taking a familiar subject in an unfamiliar direction with Hunkaar: The Roar board. Casting Saiyaara star Aneet Padda with whom they had worked earlier in Big Girls Don’t Cry and Nitya’s short film short Khatti Meethi Yaadein was a nobrainer. Much before audiences saw the phenomenal actor in her, he knew she had the ‘gravitas, emotional intelligence, innocence and fire in her’ to pull off the part of a 17-year- old. And no the Saiyaara effect did not worry him. Rather he was superexcited about Aneet’s success and quips, “A star was born and now the actor in her was to reveal herself.” Similarly, he did not feel the weight of audiences’ expectation whether they would accept goody goody Raghubir Yadav as the repugnant godman. He not only praises Raghubir to the skies hailing him as ‘Marlon Brando of Indian cinema’ but his entire cast, which indeed was a casting coup of sorts. Interestingly, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub signed on the dotted line the moment he read the scene where Aneet’s character is publicly humiliated for stepping out to have golgappas. Victim shaming was imbedded in the story from the word go. Karan says, “It was very important for us to reflect our society. How we as a society deflect the Underdog stories are often the most powerful stories to tell because they resonate deeply with people. Most of us are underdogs, fighting our own battles in the struggles of everyday life. Sonakshi-Zaheer’s thriller unveiled Star couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal will soon be sharing screen space in a new film titled Tu Hai Meri Kiran. On Tuesday, the trailer of their movie was unveiled. Releasing in cinemas on October 23, 2026, Tu Hai Meri Kiran blends elements of “unrequited desire with suspense, twists and thrills,” as per the makers. Talking about the film and her experience of playing the character, Sonakshi said, “Tu Hai Meri Kiran is a very different space for me, and that’s what made it so exciting. What intrigued me most was the unsettling world the film creates, where an emotion can slowly become something far more intense and consuming. My character goes through a very unusual journey, and there are so many layers to her that I really enjoyed exploring. The film keeps you on the edge and makes you question the reality unfolding on screen. I’m looking forward to audiences stepping into this world and experiencing Tu Hai Meri Kiran in theatres.” Zaheer Iqbal also shared his experience working on the project. He said, “Tu Hai Meri Kiran is a very special film for me. What drew me to the story was the way it c m y b truth by talking about trivial things and judge survivors.” He hopes the series and he himself act as a catalyst for change. If ‘good fight’ is a term he uses often to describe his protagonists’ battle, he certainly believes that the makers ought to be a part of it. Of course, he knows viewers are morally outraged for the limited watch time and go back to being unempathetic. Yet, even if in small way, he would like to be a catalyst for change, ‘for betterment of society.’ As a creator, he would rather not be misunderstood and is overwhelmed by audience response and the fact that they could read between the lines and all the subtexts. However, his real gratification comes from his family and friends. Undeniably, the husband and wife are each other’s best and worst critics. But on the sets they approach the project as professionals, ready to follow the vision of whoever and whatever benefits the story. If critics saw elements of David Fincher like dread in his thriller, he admits he is a huge fan particularly of Fincher’s Mindhunter Fight Club and Spotlight. Karan adds, “David almost colonises your mind.” Having worked as an assistant director to some of India’s great talent, from Aamir Khan to Zoya Akhtar to Mani Ratnam, indeed Karan has taken inspiration from the stalwarts. He singles out Mani in particular who ‘lives and breathes cinema and injects the same in you’ and truly made Karan the filmmaker that he is. For someone who decided to join films after watching films like Rang De Basanti, he would always like to pack entertainment with message. Tiger Shroff sets social media abuzz Action star Tiger Shroff’s latest six-second transformation post has created an uproar online. The post has quickly gone viral on social media, and his fans have requested him to do more action films. Tiger, who is known for his sincerity and discipline when it comes to his physique, often shares his new fitness achievements with his fans. In this particular video, the actor has gone shirtless and is seen flaunting his six-pack abs and perfect biceps. He captioned it as, ‘6 weeks transformation too boring … here’s a 6-second transformation, blink n you miss’. explores one sided love and how an emotion that begins with intensity can take an unexpected turn. There is a strong sense of mystery and suspense throughout the film, which keeps you wondering what lies beneath the surface. I really enjoyed exploring the complexities of my character and discovering the different layers to him. Working with Sonakshi made the experience even more special. I’m looking forward to audiences discovering the world of Tu Hai Meri Kiran and experiencing its mystery, suspense and emotions on the big screen.” Tu Hai Meri Kiran is produced by Vishal Rana, Echelon Productions, and directed by Karan Rawal. — ANI