15102026-LSTC-01.qxd 10/15/2026 12:30 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE True friends Life Scarlett Johansson has praised her long-standing professional and personal rapport with Sam Rockwell, saying their friendship and mutual admiration have helped them develop “great chemistry” across three films, including Ray Gunn. CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 15 OCTOBER 2026 Gippy Grewal and Angad Bedi turn heads at Tiger TV launch event; announce a host of new Hindi & Punjabi shows Show stealers Ananya Verma A line-up of familiar faces turned out for an event celebrating upcoming Punjabi projects, with actors Gippy Grewal and Angad Bedi among those in attendance, as comedian Balraj Syal hosted the afternoon. Rohit Jain launched Tiger TV a new Punjabi and Hindi , entertainment platform, built within Lionsgate Play, the Hollywood-focused platform that already reaches a wide base of viewers across India. The platform will be available from October 15. The standout moment came from Bedi, who presented the first look at Daanav, a Hindi crime thriller starring Angad Bedi and Pooja Gor. He said, “In this series I’m playing a cop. It’s a crime thriller.” He also used the moment to spotlight his upcoming Punjabi film saying, “I then have another project, a Punjabi film called Ranjheya. I’m super excited for both the projects. I hope you give both of them love.” Also unveiled at the event was Eklavya, described as the first in a slate of AI-driven projects, introducing Yug R.Ai, billed as the industry’s first AI actor. Beyond these two reveals, the afternoon touched on a wider slate of upcoming titles, including the series Tu Te Punjab, along with Laal Salaam, Rubb Rakha, Hanji Kaun? and Janaur. The Hindi lineup features Mantu Bhaiya Ki Dili Dezire, The Taj Story, and Aakhri Sawal. With both a crime drama and an AI-led film now in the mix, the platform’s opening slate suggests Punjabi entertainment is angling for a far wider, experimental audience. The Sirra Era begins! Guru Randhawa set for grand stadium show in the Capital Guru Randhawa has officially announced The Sirra Era Live In Concert — a massive, stadium-scale spectacle that marks the culmination of his threeyear live touring hiatus. The spectacle will kick off on December 12 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Produced by Saregama Live in association with Rhythms and Warner Music India, the landmark event serves as Randhawa’s first major live engagement in the capital city since 2023. Randhawa states, “Taking a step back from touring was a planned pause, but standing here now, ready to step into a stadium, is incredibly surreal. My fans have been the absolute bedrock of this amazing journey, holding me up through every high and every low. This show isn’t about me alone, it’s my humble thank-you note to the people who built me.” — TNS PHOTOS: VICKY WHAT’S HOT love PIANO MAN T panchkula chandigarh ncr HIS October, The Piano Man is set to host three distinctive musical evenings — Larger Than 90 on October 16 at The Piano Man Jazz Club, Safdarjung; Nidhi Gusain on October 17 at 32nd Avenue, Gurugram and the Cassettes and CDs Nostalgia by Avinash on October 17 at Eldeco Centre, Saket. play LAPPU JHANNA R EMEMBERING GS Channi through what he loved most—an evening of theatre, stories and people coming together. Join Lappu Jhanna a story of childhood, friendship and memories. On October 16, 2026, 6:30 pm at Tagore Theatre, Main Auditorium, Chandigarh. Entry free dance GARBA TIME N AVRANG Utsav to bring Garba-Dandiya fervour to Panchkula on October 17 & 18. Enjoy food stalls, rides and music at Gymkhana Club in Sector 6; tickets start at ~499. First-come, first-served basis. Pawan Sachdevaa to ‘recast’ Indian craftsmanship for a new generation at LFW Old roots, new silhouettes “RECAST is about taking something familiar and looking at it differently, respecting where it comes from while asking where it can go next,” says fashion designer Pawan Sachdevaa. He’s all set to unveil RECAST — Recasting the Familiar, Redefining the Modern Silhouette at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI on October 17 at 6:30 pm. The collection explores the meeting point of Indian craftsmanship and contemporary tailoring, bringing the richness of traditional textiles into a wardrobe informed by denim, workwear, urban dressing and modern proportions. Instead of replicating familiar forms, RECAST distils their essence and gives them a distinctly contemporary expression. Bandhani, shibori, kasuti and kantha are reinterpreted through a modern, gender-fluid vocabulary. Kala cotton khadi, khadi silk, matka silk, Habutai silk, bouclé and denim create a dialogue between texture and structure, rawness and refinement. Structured jackets, relaxed tailoring, utility separates, coats, shirts and fluid trousers become canvases for handcrafted interventions and contemporary tex- tile treatments including acid wash, enzyme wash, stone wash and ombré dyeing. The colour story moves through indigo, ecru, black and mustard, drawing from the depth, warmth and organic character of Indian textiles and natural dyes. The result is a wardrobe that moves between luxury streetwear, modern workwear and formal dressing, without losing the identity of the craft at its core. For Sachdevaa, RECAST is less about looking back and more about translating forward. It brings together heritage and modernity, craft and construction, irregularity and precision. The collection proposes a new way of looking at familiar Indian elements. The ongoing Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI at New Delhi is on till October 18, and would see the participation of Manish Malhotra, Namrata Joshipura, Amit Aggarwal and more. — TNS PHOTO: PARDEEP TEWARI A journey across India’s artistic landscape, The India Story, curated by Guneesha Dhatt and Sona Sardana, brought the country’s rich craft heritage to life in Chandigarh. From the timeless elegance of Kashmiri shawls and the beauty of Andhra’s Kalamkari to Punjab’s vibrant Phulkari, Rajasthan’s Bandhani art, Bihar’s Madhubani paintings were in spotlight as the collection celebrat- ed the extraordinary diversity of India’s traditional arts. Each craft, rooted in its own region and history, offered a glimpse into the stories, skills and cultural legacies that continue to shape India’s diverse craft. Every product bore the hallmark of its geographical origin, passed down through generations of expertise, skill and a heritage that evolves with time. For Guneesha, The India Story is as much about recognising the people behind the craft as it is about celebrating India’s artistic heritage. “Curating is about bringing fashion and artisans’ talent to the forefront. Their hard work must be recognised, and we have tried to bring together the best possible representation of art forms of all kinds,” c m y b THANK YOU NOTE Arijit Singh has reacted to his song Phir Se from Dhurandhar: The Revenge entering the Grammy consideration process in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category. The singer shared a post on his Instagram account thanking all his fans for their support. The song is among the entries from the film’s soundtrack submitted for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place in 2027. NETFLIX GETS FIFA WORLD CUP RIGHTS Streaming giant Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, acquiring rights to all 104 matches of the tournament. The agreement with FIFA covers the centenary edition of the tournament, which Spain, the reigning world champions, will cohost with Morocco and Portugal. X-FILES TO REOPEN A tapestry of traditions:The India Story celebrates country’s craft heritage Akhil Kumar CHAT UP she says. Extending beyond what one wears, the collection also explores how traditional craftsmanship can find a place in one’s home, from textiles and decorative arts to objects that carry the imprint of India’s cultural legacy. From Indian and Indo-Western ensembles to home décor, shawls, stoles and footwear, The India Story offered a thoughtfully curated mix of fashion and lifestyle, with something to appeal to every taste and preference. Among the highlights was Chandigarh-based Gaia and Gul, which presented its Golden Temple collection, translating the spiritual and architectural beauty of the revered shrine into wall art. Adding to this cultural tapestry was Ludhiana-based Kanpeki Disha, which showcased a range of traditional art forms, including Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh and Madhubani painting from Bihar, alongside pure silks woven by hand. Filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot is all set to get started! A reimagining of the 1990s sci-fi drama, the show will feature Danielle Deadwyler and Hinesh Patel as “two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents who form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena,” as per the official synopsis.