05022023-LSTL-01.qxd 2/4/2023 11:02 PM Page 1 c m y b WANG HOSTED BY ROSHAN FAMILY Popular musician Magic Man Jackson Wang recently visited India for Lollapalooza 2023. Wang’s pictures with Roshan family went viral as he spent some quality time with them at their home. TMS TRIBUNE Moving on Life After eight years of her divorce from actor Shalin Bhanot, TV actress Dalljiet Kaur is set to tie the knot with UK-based Nikhil Patel in March this year. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 5 FEBRUARY 2023 Peeping through the screen HERE COMES THE ANSWER! Sheetal S HAH RUKH KHAN’S comeback film Pathaan has rocked the box-office with a worldwide collection of Rs 700 crore and counting. On the flip side, other films that opened this Friday struggled to get shows despite coming from the stable of well-known directors. Be it Anurag Kashyap’s Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat or Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz, in tricity alone, multiplexes like Elante PVR, held only one or two shows on the opening day. However, Centra Mall did accommodate two shows a day for these films amid the massive traffic for Pathaan even during the second week. PATHAAN show of Pathaan and it’s the directors decision as to how they plan to recover their filmmaking costs. If in theatres there are challenges, there is always a digital route, right? In the wake of Pathaan’s success, Anurag Kashyap and Hansal Mehta’s films did not get enough shows. So, should filmmakers do a proper risk analysis before announcing the release dates? We find out… SHIFT IN DATES WHAT’S IN THE NAME? Pathaan has been hailed for good writing, dialogues and star-cast, but it doesn’t make Hansal Mehta’s eye for unique subjects or Anurag Kashyap’s passion for filmmaking null and void. But given that both the directors couldn’t get shows for their films also puts forth the industry’s struggle, as it tries to revive cinema. Also, the shows of Hindi films were less as the regional directors of Punjab came up with a fresh onscreen pair — Satinder Sartaaj and Neeru Bajwa in the film Kali Jotta. Since Punjabi films have their own audi- Director James Cameron will feature in Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron to answer the longest debate between Titanic fans that whether Jack could have survived at the end of the film. So, as Titanic gears up for its 25th anniversary on February 10, Cameron is prepared for answering the decades-long question posed by fans whether Rose (Kate Winslet) could have saved Jack James Cameron goes (Leonardo DiCaprio) extra-experimental to from freezing to death and fit him beside her on end Titanic door debate the floating door! The Avatar 2 director will himself be a part of Titanic: 25 Years Later with James Cameron on National Geographic, which will release on February 5. To create the actual scenario, Cameron came prepared with two stunt performers inside a water tank, so that he could see for himself whether two people could fit together on a floating door. Titanic was released in 1997 and went on to create a landmark in the history of cinema with 14 Oscar nominations and 11 wins. Titanic remains the third highest-grossing movie with a collection $2.2 billion at the box-office. Meanwhile, James’ latest movie Avatar: The Way of Water is currently ruling the box-office. — TMS FARAAZ ence, they bagged more shows than Mehta’s Faraaz and Kashyap’s Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat! Ask distributer representative Raj Juneja from the region and he explains, “There is no bias or favouritism when it comes to shows. The number of shows have always been decided according to the demand for the film. As for Faraaz and Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat, their directors could have shifted the dates if they wanted to but they chose not to. Moreover, they did not promote the films much. Whenever a show is scheduled, makers too bear the expense of UFOWolf AirMask device (cinema-specific air sterilization device) and hard drive/Blu Ray discs/satellite links per show. So, it’s their prerogative after the risk analysis, and that’s how shows are decided.” In other words, it’s the audience that is deciding a late night, 11:30 pm, Kartik Aaryan’s Shehzada was the first film whose makers pushed the release date owing to Pathaan’s craze at the box-office. Earlier, it was supposed to be released on February 10 but now pushed to February 17. In the same way, ace producer Karan Johar, who will be making his directorial comeback with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, has shifted the release date of film yet again from April 28 to July 28. It was to avoid a clash with Mani Ratnam’s PS2, given the first instalment released in September, 2022, did exceptional business in India and overseas. Another untitled film produced by Johar, starring Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk and Tripti Dimri, has been pushed from July 28 to August 25. Finally, it’s happening Sci-fi thriller 65 stars Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt and Chloe Coleman Get set for 65 After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth…65 million years ago! Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures in an epic fight to survive. From the writers of A Quiet Place comes 65, a sci-fi thriller starring Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt and Chloe Coleman. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases 65 on March 10, 2023 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu only in cinemas. —TMS Siddharth Malhotra’s brideto-be Kiara reached Jaisalmer on Saturday afternoon in Mukesh Ambani’s chartered plane, accompanied by fashion designer Manish Malhotra and his team. Suryagarh Palace Hotel has been decorated for the royal wedding functions, which will start tomorrow. There was a lot of craze to see Kiara, who was spotted outside Jaisalmer airport in a white outfit. The functions of Siddharth and Kiara’s royal wedding will start from Sunday. Some guests accompanied the bride and groom on Saturday, while the rest will arrive on Sunday. “The wedding functions will start from February 5. The process of arrival of guests has begun. Strong security has been kept outside Jaisalmer airport. Kiara arrives in Jaisalmer for her wedding AMMY VIRK Special cards and bands have been made for the drivers to enter the hotel,” said a source. — IANS Tune of the land Gurnaaz Kaur It’s time to make way for some of the finest folk and fusion music, as Coke Studio is back in India with Coke Studio Bharat. And this time, the music platform is clear it wants to showcase the unique sounds of India that will unite fans. With over 50 artistes and musicians like Amira Gill, Achint, Aditya Gadhvi, Arijit Datta, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, Ashima Mahajan, Armaan Malik, Bombay Brass, and many others, the season will also put the spotlight on regional Indian instruments like Algozha, Chimta, Duff, Sarod, Sarangi, Tumbi and Rabaab. c m y b This season of Coke Studio is being curated by awardwinning musician Ankur Tewari. He says, “This new season has stories from different regions of India and artistes who tell those stories Back in India, Coke Studio Bharat is set to showcase authentic music from various parts of the country in the most honest way. We’ve used rhythms and ideas that people around the world will understand and identify with. Our folk traditions and culture should be spread among youngsters.” There will be around eight to ten songs in the first season that will be celebrating the roots of India. Together, we can On Friday, came a big announcement from filmmaker Anand Tiwari as he hinted at an untitled collaboration with Prime Video. The film will bring together actors Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk and Tripti Dimri. While it was earlier set to stream on the platform by July 28, it has now been postponed to August 25. Presented by Prime Video, the film is produced by Leo Media Collective in association with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. Meanwhile, Karan Johar on Friday announced that his directorial comeback film, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, had been postponed from April 28 to July 28. —TMS TRIPTI DIMRI VICKY KAUSHAL Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk and Tripti Dimri roped in for an untitled film