11072022-LSTC-01.qxd 7/10/2022 11:02 PM Page 1 c m y b DYLAN’S DISK SELLS FOR $1.77 M The only copy of a disk of Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ In The Wind that the singer-songwriter recorded in 2021 sold for $1.77 million at auction on Thursday. The disk, in the new Ionic Original audio format, was Dylan’s first studio recording of the folk classic since 1962, said Christie’s which conducted the sale in London. REUTERS TRIBUNE Yes madame Life Actor-comic Mike Epps is the latest addition to Sony-Marvel superhero movie Madame Web. It will be headlined by Dakota Johnson. PTI CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 11 JULY 2022 JUST MARRIED Payal Rohatgi and Sangram Singh look elegant on their D-day Payal Rohatgi and Sangram Singh tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on July 9 in Agra. For her wedding, Payal wore a beautiful red lehenga, which she paired with heavy jewellery. While the bride looked elegant in her traditional avatar, Sangram looked handsome in a beige sherwani with matching safa. The wedding pictures were shared by Payal Rohatgi’s official Instagram account with a caption that read, “Payal ke sang ‘ram’…” ‘Why question my RRR’ Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela have been married to each other for 10 years now. Upasana recently opened up about her decision to not have kids and also the societal pressure. During a recent event with spiritual leader Sadhguru, Upasana said, “I have been very happily married for 10 years now. I love my life, I love my family but why do people find it their duty to question my RRR.” Ram Charan’s wife Upasana talks about not having kids Upasana went on to explain what she meant by RRR as she said, “RRR is my relationship, my ability to reproduce and my role in my life. There are so many women like me who would want an answer to this.” Praising her decision, Sadhguru then replied, “Man is worried about carbon footprint but if the human footprint is reduced, there is no need to worry about global warming too. So, it’s good to see women who chose not to reproduce.” At this response, Upasana said, “I would make you speak with my mother and mother-in-law very soon.” UPASANA & RAM CHARAN Chak DeSukhwinder! R Horse Mona IGHT from the title track to two more songs–Parinda and Hunkara, period drama Shamshera will have three songs by popular singer Sukhwinder Singh. Earthy and robust, the recent release Parinda is winning hearts. And the singer feels buoyed, especially after he was told that he was the first choice of both actor Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Aditya Chopra. Give him clean lyrics and a good plot, and there is no stopping for singer Sukhwinder Singh, who is currently basking in the glory of the song, Parinda, from Shamshera A part of the industry since 1991, Sukhwinder has continued to deliver hits, including Chaiyya Chaiyya, Kaavaan Kaavaan, Chak De India, Jai Ho, Hud Hud Dabangg and Kar Har Maidaan Fateh. He considers each song, coming his way, a part of the learning process. “The film Shamshera, with two-hour-plus duration, has romance, action and emotion. I had to put it all of these in three-and-a-half minutes number. I asked music director Mithoon for a mahfil and the song was born right there!” Over the decades, Sukhwinder has sung for many music directors. How Starting point Mithali Raj, Taapsee Pannu and Srijit Mukherji promote Shabaash Mithu at Eden Gardens in Kolkata Viacom18 Studios’ much anticipated film Shabaash Mithu, based on the life of iconic cricketer Mithali Raj, is releasing on July 15. Taapsee Pannu and Mithali Raj along with director Srijit Mukherji visited Eden Gardens, in Kolkata as they kickstarted their city promotion. Mithali says, “Eden Gardens is one of the warmest homes for cricket and it is my absolute pleasure to be here. Playing here has been an honour and it feels humbling, being here today for Shabaash Mithu.” Taapsee adds, “It feels surreal kicking off our city trail from here. I have watched many matches here but never imagined that I would be standing here for a movie. It’s a different feeling, knowing and understanding the history and the importance of this space to the sport.” does he pick up a project? “All I ask is ‘do you have few days in hand’ and if that is in affirmative, I am on. Yes, I do like to know about the content of the film. If the content is good and the song given to me has clean language, then I put all my energy into the song.” And no, he is not bothered about whether the cast is new or old, the composer is established or not or the budget of the project. “When I was launched with Dil Se, I was a newcomer. But the song was accepted and loved. So, I am open to working with old and new alike.” Sukhwinder started to sing ever since he started to speak. “I must be around five or six when I knew that I wanted to be a singer. I started with stage shows and spent time in the company of singers. They mentored me and the learning that started back then has continued till today.” His passion for music took him away from childhood games like gulli danda and kanche. “While I look up to my mentors, I wish to be around fun-loving musicians. Even today, my profession gives me immense joy and I carry on making music with kindred souls.” Interestingly, Sukhwinder calls his hometown ‘Bharat’. Post receiving his third National Award, the then President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, invited him to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and he wanted to know why he called his hometown ‘Bharat’. “When I went there, he had my bio-data in front of him and asked me about the same. I told him that I take pride being an Indian. I carry my nation with me wherever I perform – America, England Australia, and whenever I have to write hometown, it would be Bharat!” While many more projects are on his way, Sukhwinder is excited about working with Vishal Bhardwaj’s son Aasmaan Bhardwaj. While Sukhwinder’s relationship with Vishal Bhardwaj goes long back – they having done Haider, Dedh Ishqiy, Omkara and The Blue Umbrella together, the singer is all praise for Aasmaan. “He’s a young boy and very talented. His film is called Kuttey!” Also, he is looking forward to his music master class that he is going to have online. Life is moving at breakneck speed and this internationally acclaimed singer wants to share his knowledge of music and life with others. Monsoon is here, like everyone else Sukhwinder is listening to rain numbers, and guess what his favourite is? Kaavaan Kaavaan from Monsoon Wedding! WEBSOLUTE FUN It’s magical War drama, doctor’s life, father-daughter bond and magic… OTT continues with its dose of entertainment with new shows and movie premiere this week July 11 Married To Medicine Atlanta S9 on Hayu Follow the fast-paced and drama-filled lives of some of Atlanta’s most dynamic and successful women, who are doctors and wives of doctors, as they juggle bustling careers, family, and social calendars. These women are united by medicine but often struggle to maintain friendships in the face of their world’s rigid hierarchy. JAADUGAR THE AMBUSH JULY 15 Jaadugar on Netflix Starring Jitendra Kumar, Jaaved Jaaferi and Arushi Sharma in the lead roles, this film is directed by Sameer Saxena. The film is about Meenu, a passionate small-time magician. He wants to marry the love of his life but before that he needs to prove his worth in a prestigious inter-colony football tournament. 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The c m y b During the Yemen War, soldiers from the United Arab Emirates, based in Mocha, are deployed on a mission. When three Emirati soldiers are ambushed in the hostile territory, their commander leads a daring mission to rescue them. whisperer Yash Raj Films’ Shamshera starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor is set to release on July 22. Vaani is playing the role of India’s most sought-after travelling performer in the film and she had to learn horse riding for months to ace her role. Director Karan Malhotra says, “Vaani had to go through horse-riding training because when you want to work with an animal you have to develop a bond with the animal.” Vaani adds, “Even for horse riding you need that emotional connect with the animal. They will throw you off otherwise. I remember I used to get biscuits. They only know the language of love.”