26042024-LSTC-01.qxd 4/25/2024 9:04 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE It’s a wrap Rashmika Mandanna shared a glimpse from the sets of her film Kubera, starring Dhanush. Sharing the image on Instagram, she wrote, “And it’s packup!” LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 26 APRIL 2024 Standing in solidarity GUNS & GULAABS peep Priyanka’s WOMBis a call for women to rise above all odds Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has produced the documentary Women of My Billion (WOMB), has said that women have borne the brunt of gender bias for a very long time. Her documentary is a call for solidarity and action to help women rise above the odds. Women of My Billion, directed by Ajitesh Sharma, is a stark and touching chronicle of the fight against all forms of violence faced by women in India. It follows the journey of Srishti Bakshi as she embarks on a walking pilgrimage from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, spanning 3,800 km over 240 days, with a mission to find and share stories about women, their struggles, dreams, and rights. Priyanka said in a statement, “Women have borne the brunt of gender bias for far too long, enduring a silent struggle against entrenched social injustices that seek to suppress their voices. With WOMB, the aim is to transcend these struggles - to be a beacon of hope.” “WOMB is not merely a depiction of pain and suffering but a rallying cry and call for solidarity and action. We hope this film takes us a step closer to a world where every woman is appreciated, honoured, and empowered to soar,” she added. — IANS HEERAMANDI A into the past THE RAILWAY MEN As Heeramandi evokes nostalgia about the pre-Independence period, here’s a look at OTT shows that have captured bygone eras with finesse white film, titled Andolan, starring Kishore Kumar. Sheetal S ANJAY LEELA BHANSALI’ s period drama Heeramandi is making headlines for its expensive sets which took about seven months to create and about 300 beautiful costumes created by designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula. Without doubt, SLB is the master of this genre, but there are many others who are pretty good in recreating the eras that gone by to narrate their stories. Take a look… Jubilee (IMDb rating: 8.3/10) Director Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee is about Indian cinema that belonged to the pre-Independence era. The period drama stars Aparshakti Khurana and Wamiqa Gabbi. Motwane shares a personal connection with that period as his grandfather Harnam Motwane produced a black and Guns & Gulaabs ( 7.7/10) Starring Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav and Gulshan Devaiah, the series by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK is set in the fictional town of Gulaabganj of the 90s. With lead actors sporting the 90’s haircut, especially Gulshan Devaiah with his long mullet hair, passes off as young Sanjay Dutt from his Sajan era. There are many elements that evoke nostalgia — Rajkummar Rao chasing his love interest who rides a moped, school children singing the hit song Waiting for a Girl Like You and people sipping Coca Cola from a glass bottle! The Railway Men ( 8.5/10) Based on the Bhopal Gas JUBILEE Bhabha in the series. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter ( 8.2/10) Scam 2003: The Telgi Story (7.9/10) Set in Bihar in the mid2000s, Khakee is adapted from IPS officer Amit Lodha’s book, The Bihar Diaries. It seeks to decode the landscape in which it is set. It is the true account of how Bihar’s most dangerous criminal was arrested. It takes place between 2000 and 2006. The series chronicles Lodha’s (Karan Tacker) postings across Bihar and also Chandan Mahto’s (Avinash Tiwary) climb from a truck driver to the most feared mobster. It captures the environment of Bihar in those times pretty well. Similarly, Maharani is another story that travels back in time to bring back the memory of class divide that infiltrated deep in the veins of Bihar politics. tragedy in 1984, this limited series brings back the memories of an unfortunate event in India’s history while saluting the unnamed heroes who saved thousands of lives. The Netflix original stars Kay Kay Menon, R Madhavan, Babil Khan and Divyenndu. It marked the directorial debut of Shiv Rawail, who has recreated that era and the place well. Hansal Mehta offered a gem when he first made the web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. The series became an instant grosser on streaming service. Last year, Mehta released a sequel based on Abdul Karim Telgi’s rise from a fruit seller to the kingpin of the stamp paper scam. The timeline goes from 1990s when he first discovered a way to sell fake stamps to the peak period in late 1990s to when it all came down with multiple court cases from 2001-2007. Rocket Boys ( 8.9/10) Trial by Fire ( 7.7/10) This web series captures the time when India became a nuclear nation, thanks to scientists Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. This period series keeps the viewers hooked with two seasons. Actor Jim Sarbh was also nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor category at the International Emmy Awards for playing Homi J This series takes the viewers back to the 1997 Uphaar tragedy as it narrates the ordeal of parents who fight for justice after losing their children. Set in the era when single screen theates ruled, it s a story of loss, resilience and hope. The series is a mustwatch because of Rajshri Deshpande and Abhay Deol’s perrmace. SULTAN OF DELHI Star entry Ayushmann Khurrana, Dua Lipa to attend TIME100 Gala in New York Time to celebrate Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to attend the prestigious TIME100 Gala event in New York. Ayushmann has been honoured twice by TIME Magazine. In 2023, he was honoured with the TIME100 Impact Award. He was the only Indian to be chosen for the award. In 2020, he was chosen as one of the magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. The actor will be seen in the company of pop star Dua Lipa at the gala. The event is expected to also have legendary and iconic personalities like Sofia Coppola (film director and screenwriter), Elliot Page (actor and film producer), Kylie Minogue (singer and actress), Max Verstappen (F1 driver), Michael J Fox (Movie Actor) and Taraji P Henson ( actress). — ANI Ozark-fame Julia Garner is set to captivate audiences once again in the upcoming horror thriller, Weapons. The film, directed by Zach Cregger, marks a reunion of the creative team behind the acclaimed horror movie Barbarian. Garner’s star power continues to rise as she secures the lead role opposite seasoned actor Josh Brolin. Production for Weapons is scheduled to commence in mid-May in Atlanta, promising an atmospheric and chilling experience for horror enthusiasts. In addition to Weapons, Garner is involved in other high-profile projects, including Apartment 7A and Wolf Man. — ANI JULIA GARNER Sultan of Delhi ( 5.5/10) With Sultan of Delhi, director Milan Luthria moves back in time to tell gangster story that is set in 1960s Delhi. It is adapted from author Arnab Ray’s book Sultan Of Delhi: Ascension. Big B on being honoured with Mangeshkar Award — ‘Abhaar aur mera param saubhagya’ Note of gratitude THE CAST AND CREW OF HEERAMANDI The Bhai connection Manisha Koirala recalls Khamoshi: The Musical as Salman attends Heeramandipremiere Manisha Koirala took a trip down memory lane and recalled her 1996 film Khamoshi: The Musical after Bollywood star Salman Khan attended the premiere of her upcoming series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Manisha c m y b took to Instagram and reshared a post from her fan club featuring a picture of herself and Salman from the film, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and a photograph of the Dabangg actor from the premiere. The post was captioned, “Heeramandi, Khamoshi. Raj at Annie’s screening. 1996 and 2024.” Khamoshi: The Musical was a romantic drama film, which also stars Nana Patekar and Seema Biswas. Touted as one of the best in Hindi cinema, the film follows the story of Annie, a hearing and speech-impaired couple’s daughter, who meets Raj, bringing music and love into her life. The film marked the directorial debut of Bhansali, who is now venturing into the world of web with Heeramandi, narrating the lives of tawaifs in Lahore during the Indian Independence movement against the British Raj. — IANS Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was feted with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his remarkable contributions to the field of cinema, has expressed his gratitude for the honour. Amitabh took to X and shared a picture of himself receiving the award from Usha Mangeshkar, sister of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. “ Aabhaar aur mera param saubhagya,” he wrote in the caption. Actor Randeep Hooda, actress Padmini Kolhapure, and music composer AR Rahman were also seen sharing the stage with Amitabh, who received the honour on the memorial day of Deenanath Mangeshkar, the theatre-music veteran and father of the Mangeshkar siblings. Rahman was also feted with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award for his contributions to the field of music, along with Randeep, Ashok Saraf, and playback singer Roopkumar Rathod. —IANS Amitabh Bachchan being conferred with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award by veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar
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