08102026-LSTL-01.qxd 10/7/2026 8:11 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE SOHA’S TRIBUTES TO ARCHER Life Soha Ali Khan remembered British author Jeffrey Archer following his death, recalling his long-standing friendship with her father and former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Archer died on October 5. EMMA STONE Long journey Reflecting on 10 years since her debut with Mirzya, Saiyami Kher looks back at the experiences that shaped her journey, from being dismissed as a newcomer to finding her voice as an actor. LUDHIANA | THURSDAY | 8 OCTOBER 2026 ANA DE ARMAS PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR Ayushmann, Kiara, Sidharth expecting second child the forgetful spy in thecity AnanyaVerma The French connection ma Stone, Connelly, Em as ined Jennifer jo t row as Nicol Ana de Armas n on the fron ng/Summer d Rhea Seehor ri Zendaya an Vuitton’s Sp Tuesday. veiled Louis Ghesquière un ring Paris Fashion Week on dience for n du au 2027 collectio a star-studded ght together shion house. The show brou r the French fa test vision fo la ding futuristic Ghesquière’s contrasts, blen ettes, while ion played with d fluid silhou The collect ed tailoring an fin tsmanship with details with re signature craf uis Vuitton’s . — TNS balancing Lo confident edge ctly modern, a distin U DTA Teer, in which Ayushmann Khurrana plays a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and becomes convinced he is Indian, will now release on October 23. It was earlier slated for October 9. The cast brought the film to New Chandigarh on Tuesday for a promotional event. Sara Ali Khan plays his wife. The film is a spy comedy that runs on mistaken identity: the hero remembers his patriotism perfectly well, just not which country it belongs to. Akash A Kaushik makes his directorial debut with it. Ayushmann and Sara last shared the screen in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Talking about her character, Sara mentioned, “She is a feminist and definitely a patriot. She’s Couragein the cockpit DEEPIKA PADUKONE – FIGHTER In Siddharth Anand’s Fighter, Deepika Padukone stepped into the role of Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, known by her call sign Minni. As part of the Indian Air Force’s Air Dragons unit, her character is placed alongside a team of elite fighter pilots. Deepika brought a mix of confidence, action and emotional depth to the role, while also becoming part of one of Bollywood’s most ambitious aerial action films. JANHVI KAPOOR – GUNJAN SAXENA: THE KARGIL GIRL Janhvi Kapoor portrayed Indian Air Force officer Gunjan Saxena in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. Based on the real-life officer’s journey, the film follows Gunjan’s determination to become a pilot and her experiences during the Kargil War. Janhvi’s performance focused on the character’s ambition and perseverance as she navigated a traditionally male-dominated environment. AKSHAY KUMAR – SKY FORCE Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force sees the actor step into the role of an Indian Air Force officer, bringing to life a story inspired by the 1965 Indo-Pak war. The film highlights the courage, sacri- fice and determination of the men in uniform, while showcasing the risks and responsibilities that come with serving the country in the air. HRITHIK ROSHAN – FIGHTER Hrithik Roshan took on the role of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, aka Patty, in Fighter. As one of the central members of the Air Dragons, his character is a skilled fighter pilot whose journey combines aerial combat, camaraderie and personal loss. Hrithik’s performance brought an action-heavy dimension to the film while grounding the character in the emotional stakes of the story. SHAHID KAPOOR – MAUSAM Shahid Kapoor played an Indian Air Force pilot in Mausam, portraying Squadron Leader Harinder Singh, aka Harry. The film spans several years of his life and explores his relationship with Aayat, played by Sonam Kapoor, against the backdrop of changing times and his career in the Air Force. The role allowed Shahid to combine romance with the discipline and responsibilities associated with his character’s profession. HOT eat NAVRATRI FEAST D URING the auspicious festival of Navratri, Oberoi Sukhvilas presents a specially curated dining experience at Anant Mahal, celebrating the season with traditional flavours. Octover 11 onwards. play L GOING LIVE IVE event Le Voyage de Rézé will take place on October 8 at 11 am at Chitkara International School, Chandigarh. The event will feature a vibrant French live performance and is being presented with the support of the French Embassy, Institut Français and Alliance Française. love chandigarh NDIAN cinema has often brought stories of courage, ambition and service to the big screen through characters from the Indian Air Force. Over the years, several actors have stepped into the roles of pilots and Air Force personnel, bringing their own interpretations to characters who take to the skies while navigating challenges on the ground. From Deepika Padukone’s Minal Rathore in Fighter to Janhvi Kapoor’s Gunjan Saxena, here are some actors who took flight as Air Force characters on screen. WHAT’S chandigarh On Air Force Day, we look at actors who took flight as Air Force personnel I Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news on October 7, with a social media post expressing their happiness and gratitude. Kiara and Sidharth shared a picture on Instagram that showed the couple holding hands, along with the message, “Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude.” The announcement was soon flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and members of the film industry. Sidharth’s mentor and filmmaker Karan Johar was among the first to react to the post, writing, “Love love you,” along with multiple red heart emojis. Athiya Shetty and Bhumi Pednekar, along with designer Manish Malhotra, also reacted to the couple’s announcement. Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Rajasthan in February 2023. The couple’s relationship began while they were working together on the 2021 war drama Shershaah, in which Sidharth played the role of Captain Vikram Batra, and Kiara portrayed Dimple Cheema. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Saraayah, in 2025. — ANI SOPHIE TURNER chandigarh ZENDAYA Memory loss, mistaken loyalties and a soundtrack with local roots: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan-starrer Udta Teer arrives with plenty of noise bold, but there is a soft vibe to her as well.” Asked about the city, she spoke about her Punjabiyat, which comes from her mother. “I am most connected to Punjab through food. My loyalties are specific: white makhan and sarson da saag,” she said. Ayushmann, meanwhile, was asked why his roles vary so much. Earlier, he played a vampire in Thamma. Now, he is a spy who has forgotten his own address. “I like diversifying. I focus on the script. If the script is good, I go ahead with it,” he said. It is a simple rule, and so far it has kept him hard to predict. The film also leans on music for local flavour, with both Kaka and Emiway Bantai singing in it, along with a song by Arijit Singh. “We wanted the film to have a local flavour, so we got Kaka and Emiway on board. One is from Punjab, the other from Mumbai. Arijit is half-Bengali and half-Punjabi too,” Ayushmann said. Whether Udta Teer works will depend on how well its chaos holds together. But the cast looks relaxed and the songs have range. The spy has a new date to remember: October 23, if his memory holds! (L-R) SHAHID KAPOOR, DEEPIKA PADUKONE, AKSHAY KUMAR & JANHVI KAPOOR c m y b MONTHLY BAITHAK T HE 324th Monthly Baithak Programme by Pracheen Kala Kendra will be held on October 11 at 6:30 pm at the M L Koser Auditorium, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector 35-B. The evening will feature a Kathak performance by Chetan Kumar Javda, accompanied by Bhawdeep Javda and Parameshwar Lal Kathak.