31122022-LSTL-01.qxd 12/31/2022 12:12 AM Page 1 c m y b MORE THAN ONE ROLE While still passionate about his career in front of the camera, Idris Elba believes it would be a “natural progression” to move to direction. The Luther actor is looking at the possibility of juggling more than one role on sets at a time, citing Denzel Washington and Jon Favreau as inspiration. IANS TRIBUNE A prayer Life Actress Urvashi Rautela shared a cryptic post after Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant met with a road accident. “Praying,” she wrote in the caption along with a white heart emoji. ANI LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 31 DECEMBER 2022 GOODBYE 2022 B’town celebs in vacay mode Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal HELLO 2023 I T’S not the end but a new beginning, which is reason enough for celebrations. It, however, becomes a problem of plenty when there are too many dance parties, concerts and family outings lined-up. So, we bring you the list of festivities happening in tricity so that you can ring in the New Year in style. THE YOLO SOLO Kartik Aaryan, who had recently been to Qatar for FIFA 2022 final match to support France, has now jetted off to Paris to ring in the New Year. The actor has given back-toback hits this year, from Bhool Bhulaiyaa to OTT release Freddy. On his Instagram handle, Kartik shared, “Je t’aime (Paris, I love you.)”. In another picture, Kartik left a caption, ‘Yolo and Solo’ with Jason Derulo’s song, Ridin’ Solo playing in the background. He tagged the location in the post as Trocadéro (Paris Metro). on December 22, 1998. I will, of course, be performing Dil Le Gayee, Nishani Pyaar Di, but will also be taking along 'the Punjab folk and culture' while entering the year 2023. There will be poems, folk songs as well as Bulleh Shah’s verses. I wish that next year brings harmony and happiness for everybody.” JAZZ UP YOUR LIFE From Jazzy B to Satinder Sartaaj to Jassbir Jassi —Punjabi singers are all ready to ring in New Year in style Singer Jazzy B, who resides in DOUBLE DHAMAAL At Forest Hill Golf and Country Brimingham, England, will be celClub Resort, Mohali, two separate ebrating the New Year Eve with parties are being hosted where two Chandigarhians as he is performing JASBIR JASSI renowned artistes will be performlive at Hard Rock Café, Chandigarh. ing. One is called Jashn-E-Aaghaaz The singer dropped a #1MinMusic with none other than Sufi singer video of new song, Balori Akhiyan, Satinder Sartaaj, which will comon Friday for which the music is mence at 7:30 pm tonight at Seven given by everybody’s favourite, Dr Heavens venue of the resort.The Zeus. “It feels great to perform here again as I haven't performed in SATINDER SARTAAJ singer shared, “Let’s make the new beginning mystically memorable.” Chandigarh for quite some time The other one is a live concert by now. I will be performing my old Babbu Maan starting at 9 pm in tracks like Dil Luteya, Naag and Events Arena at the same resort. Soorma as well as the latest ones, from the upcoming album Born YOUNG AND FUN Ready, songs like Rude Boy and JAZZY B Hotel JW Marriott has invited singer Balori Akhiyan. I will be performing to Sunanda Sharma to perform on December 31. make people dance,” he said. Another veteran singer Jasbir Jassi is New and popular Punjabi singer Jassa Dhillon will be taking the stage at Playboy going live at Chandigarh Club, Sector 1. He said, “Performing at Chandigarh Club is Chandigarh. Singers Inder Chahal and Jennostalgic for me. Last I performed there in ny Johal will be performing at The Jungle 2016. Moreover my album Dil Le Gayee's Bar and Jenny Johal— The Finch: Chandifirst show also started from the same place garh, respectively. —TNS Arjun Kapoor, Anil Kapoor & Varun Dhawan COUPLE GETAWAY Kartik Aaryan Yami Gautam ISTOCK PERFORMING IN PUNJAB In Ludhiana, singers Afsana Khan (Sutlej Club), Shooter Khalon (The Finch: Ludhiana) and FunkyBoyz with Money Aujla (Nirvana Luxury Hotel) are performing. Whereas, artistes Lakhwinder Wadali and Singga will go live at Madhu Mahal Resort, Ambala. From couples to single actors, Bollywood celebrities have already begun their New Year celebrations. Here’s a look… Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan with children Katrina Kaif has shared a post where she is seen with Vicky Kaushal vacationing in Rajasthan. Looks like the couple is on a jungle safari. Sharing the picture, Kat wrote, “So magical… I think one of my favourite places ever.” Many fans even guessed the place to be Jawai Leopard Safari Lodge in Rajasthan. Vicky also shared some pictures. He wrote, “Here’s to rising up in 2023.” Kareena Kapoor Khan and husband Saif Ali Khan are holidaying with their kids in Switzerland. The couple visits Gstaad every year ever since they got married back in 2012 except for last three years due to Covid. While sharing a picture from their getaway, Kareena wrote, “Waited three years for you…” and also put an emoticon of Switzerland flag. The Shershaah couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra left for Dubai on December 28. Neetu Kapoor and Karan Johar are also in Dubai. Neetu shared a picture on her Instagram Story in which she is seen with KJo, Kiara and others. Another set of actors – Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor have shared their excitement on Instagram Stories as they jetted off for the vacation together. Hrithik Roshan, his kids and girlfriend Saba Azad are holidaying in France. They all posed for an adorable family photo which Hrithik Ayushmann Khurrana Karan Johar & others recently shared on Instagram. HOME CALLING Ayushmann Khurrana, who is currently in Chandigarh to ring in the New Year with family, shared a sunkissed selfie on Instagram and wrote, “Mere sheher ki sardi ki dhoop. Yahan filter ki nahin sirf filter coffee ki zaroorat hai. Shukar hai shoot se chutti mili hai. Baalon mein bhi no product.” Meanwhile, Yami Gautam too showcased her farms in Himachal Pradesh as she’s enjoying the chilly weather of the mountains. Less of drama, more of music Director Kasi Lemmons does not leave the viewers teary eyed in the end by showing Whitney’s accidental death, but rather on a high note MOVIE REVIEW Sheetal Celebs pay tributes as football legend Pele passes away HIS MAGIC WILL LIVE ON Brazilian star soccer player Pele passed away on December 29. He died due to multiple organ failure. He was 82. The football legend was undergoing treatment for colon cancer. News of his demise was shared on his official Instagram handle. The post read, “Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today. On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread what he most believed to be the cure for all our problems: love.” Several celebs took to social media to pay tributes to the legend. Abhishek Bachchan posted a long note that read, “As a child, my father introduced me to Pelé and his magic. And thus began a lifelong love for football. We had shelves filled with VHS tapes of his and the Brazilian team’s matches. I would religiously watch them with my father. A magician we’ve all been blessed to witness. A few years ago, whilst visiting India I somehow managed to get an autographed jersey of his. Rest in Peace to the greatest! @pele.” Vicky Kaushal wrote, “When Maradona died, Pele said he hopes some day he’ll ‘play ball with Maradona in the sky’. Today is that day. ” AR Rahman, Anupam Kher, Shilpa Shetty and many others also mourned the sad demise of the legendary footballer. —TMS The musical drama based on the life of legendary American singer Whitney Houston has less drama and more music. Telling the tale as it should be told, the movie is a heartfelt tribute to the life she had led and songs she had left for generations to come. Naomi Ackie has given the performance of a lifetime with this one and definitely nailed Film: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney’s perDirector: Kasi Lemmons formance of the lifetime in a wellCast: Naomi Ackie, Tamara Tunie,Ashton Sanders, Stanley written climax. Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Kris Three cheers for Sidberry, Daniel Washington, the director for not Clarke Peters and Adrian M. leaving the viewMompoint ers teary eyed in Rating:  the end for not showing Whitney’s accidental death from drowning and rather leave it on a high note with a flashback scene of the best performance at American Music Awards (1994). She achieved the impossible feat of singing back-to-back three tough medleys, I Loves You Porgy, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going and I Have Nothing. For those who have lived in Whitney’s time would surely savour the moments from her life. But it’s an interesting watch for even those who didn’t grow up hearing ‘The Voice’ of Whitney. The star of the film is Naomi, for no one else could have played Whitney better. And, of course, and Clive Davis, who launched Whitney and also put his money as pro- c m y b ducer in the film. Tamara Tunie as Cissy, Whitney’s mother, also left an impression and so did Stanley Tucci (Clive) and Nafessa Williams (Robyn Crawford). As for as the Whitney’s troubled childhood, that left an impact on her relationship with husband Bobby Brown, played by Ashton Sanders, has definitely been addressed. But the drug problem of Whitney has been underplayed in the film. Whitney, raised with strict catholic beliefs and surrounded by patriarchs like father John Houston and Bobby, also speaks of the time she lived in. The same for her closeted lesbian relationship with creative director Robyn. There is another character in the show, Whitney’s music, which expresses all the emotions the songstress and heroine went through. If you want a front row ticket to Whitney’s concerts or her life, this is the film for you! And, to know why she is still celebrated even though she died young at 48.