29102026-LSTC-01.qxd 10/28/2026 10:41 PM Page 1 c m y b AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL CLOCKS 10 YRS Filmmaker Karan Johar’s directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which features Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, completed 10 years on Wednesday. TRIBUNE Black magic Life Nora Fatehi attends the ELLE India Beauty Awards 2026 in Mumbai. She wore a black gown featuring a lace corsetstyle top with a dramatic wide offshoulder collar. CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 29 OCTOBER 2026 When love lights up the screen! K ARVA CHAUTH is a festival that celebrates love, faith, commitment and togetherness, holding a special place in Indian culture. Indian television has played a significant role in bringing these traditions to life on screen, allowing audiences to connect with the rituals and emotions through their favourite characters. From the charm of traditional attire to the emotional moments shared between couples, these sequences often reflect the changing dynamics of relationships while keeping cultural values alive. As traditions evolve with time, television continues to offer a blend of cultural values and modern perspectives on love, trust and companionship. Importance of relationships Niharika Chouksey I feel television shows play an important role in keeping our Indian traditions and cultural values alive. Festivals like Karva Chauth are not just about following rituals but also about expressing love, faith and commitment in a relationship. As actors, when we perform these sequences, we get to portray emotions that many people give our characters makes these moments special. Happy Karva Chauth! Emotional connect Arraddhana R Sharma ARRADDHANA R SHARMA Festivals like Karva Chauth are not just about rituals; they represent love, faith, commitment and emotional bonding between couples. When these moments are portrayed on screen, they often create a strong emotional connection with the audience because viewers relate them to their own lives and relationships. Actors reflect on how TV shows bring Karva Chauth celebrations to life Of tradition & emotion Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni NIHARIKA CHOUKSEY connect with in their own lives. I believe such moments remind us of the importance of relationships, family and togetherness, which are an integral part of our culture. Love & commitment Adrija Roy I feel it is important to pres- ADRIJA ROY ent these traditions with a modern and balanced perspective, where love and commitment are mutual and respect is equal between partners. Television has the power to preserve our cultural roots while also reflecting how relationships are evolving with time. Ultimately, traditions become more meaningful when they are celebrated out of love and personal belief rather than obligation. New experience Shiwani Chakraborty Television has always played a very important role in keeping our traditions and rituals alive. Peo- c m y b SHIWANI CHAKRABORTY ple are emotionally connected to television and their favourite characters, so when they see them celebrating festivals, they enjoy celebrating along with them. Karva Chauth is one such festival, especially popular in Delhi and Punjab, where people celebrate it with great enthusiasm. AISHWARYA RAJ BHAKUNI Being a Bengali, I wasn’t very familiar with the festival initially, but as an actor, I have had the opportunity to celebrate Karva Chauth in several shows. From wearing beautiful sarees and bangles to looking at the moon and breaking the fast, I have got to experience these traditions through my characters. I also love how things are changing today, with husbands fasting for their wives as well. It shows that love, trust and commitment go both ways. These celebrations bring our culture alive on screen, and I am always happy to be part of them. The love audiences Karva Chauth sequences have a special charm on Indian television because they bring together tradition, romance and emotions. I feel our shows do more than just depict festivals; they also highlight the values and feelings associated with them. The way a couple supports each other, waits for one another and expresses love during such moments makes the story more meaningful.