26032023-LT-03.qxd 3/25/2023 11:31 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE UP & ABOUT 3 LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 26 MARCH 2023 Wrong foot Skipping ahead Karishma Sawant is seen as Arohi in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH). The TV show has been produced by Rajan Shahi’s Directors Kut Production (DKP). Recently, the show went through a leap that brought about a lot of drama to the narrative. The actor talks about her experience. She said, “Arohi is a different person altogether. Earlier, she used to get things done the way she wanted by being stubborn, but now she has a comparatively calmer approach.” Karishma Sawant on the time leap in YRKKH Divyanka Tripathi criticised for hailing earthquake experience in Chandigarh as ‘exciting’ A moment to cherish Ravie Dubey on meeting Sri Sri Ravishankar Actor Ravie Dubey met global humanitarian Sri Sri Ravishankar recently. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared the memorable experience. Ravie wrote, “An unforgettable meeting with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar ji...Deepest gratitude to my dear friends #mahaveerjain ji and @neetumahaveerjain ji for making this possible.” Ravie looked absolutely engrossed in a deep discussion with the leader. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein fame Divyanka Tripathi’s recent video on experiencing earthquake in Chandigarh has invited a lot of backlash from netizens. A few days back, tremors were felt in North Indian areas. The actress and her husband were in Chandigarh to attend her sister-in-law Riya’s wedding. Divyanka posted a video of people gathering outside their houses when the tremors were felt. In the video Divyanka said, “Okay, this is very exciting because I’m experiencing my life’s first earthquake, and you won’t feel it like this… Gali mohalla sab neeche aa gaya hai. This is exciting, just for now, jab tak ke zyada nahi hota.” Users have commented how ignorant and insensitive her post was! ❝ OKAY, THIS IS VERY EXCITING BECAUSE I’M EXPERIENCING MY LIFE’S FIRST EARTHQUAKE, AND YOU WON’T FEEL IT LIKE THIS… GALI MOHALLA SAB NEECHE AA GAYA HAI. THIS IS EXCITING, JUST FOR NOW, JAB TAK KE ZYADA NAHI HOTA New entry SOURABH RAAJ JAIN Big screen debut... Colors’ show Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal has been making waves with its unique storyline. The plot has become even more exciting with the entry of veteran actor Ayub Khan. The upcoming episodes are about to unfold a series of revelations. Ayub shared, “I am overwhelmed with the love and appreciation I have received for my role. I’m happy to be part of a show that wants to strengthen the fantasy space in India. The character that I play, Vikram Oberoi, is a headstrong father, who has his set of secrets. I have tried to bring depth and authenticity to my character. I look forward to entertaining the audience with more nail-biting moments in the future.” Ayub Khan’s role in Tere Ishq Me Ghayal to introduce new twists After a long run with prominent television shows and a few OTT projects to his credit, Sourabh Raaj Jain will be seen in a sci-fi film. He recently wrapped the shooting for an upcoming web show and is now excited to take a leap onto the big screen. The actor said, “My role is different from anything that I have done before. It’s a largerthan-life character with so many facets. It’s exciting to be venturing into a new medium. I found the script very interesting. The entire film team is raw, but passionate.” ONE-TO-ONE DOC TALK DR VIKAS SHARMA ‘No regrets’ Changing the skin colour... Lightening skin tone is a trend these days, but be cautious while using chemicals Skin whitening refers to the practice of using chemical substances or procedures to lighten the skin tone or provide an even complexion by lessening the concentration of melanin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in the process, but some among them have been surrounded by controversy. The active agents that lighten skin tone are either natural or synthetic substances, and may act at various levels of melanogenesis (formation of skin colour). They are used to treat skin pigmentation disorders or simply to obtain a lighter skin tone as whiter skin may be synonymous with wealth, health, youth, and beauty in different cultures. However, recent studies have demonstrated the adverse effects of some of these ingredients, leading to their interdiction or restricted use under the several international regulations. Word of caution All the above mentioned skin lightening agents and procedures can be harmful if not done under the supervision of a specialist dermatologist, so exercise caution before starting such treatments. Non-prescription creams that claim to bleach or lighten your skin can be harmful. Unfortunately, many skinlightening creams contain illegal compounds that can damage your health, the most common compounds being high-dose of steroids. Many skin whiteners also contain mercury chloride or ammoniated mercury as the active ingredient, which is harmful. Since it has a tendency to accumulate on the skin, this can have the opposite results in the long term. (Dr Sharma is a Chandigarh-based skin specialist) Megha Ray, who was seen in Rang JaunTere Rang Mein and Dil Yeh Ziddi Hai, talks about her upcoming show Sapnon Ki Chhalaang What do you have to say about the concept of the show? All human beings dream of reaching greater heights. Despite differences in social structure, I have the same desire. RASHMIKA MANDANNA How did you prepare for the role of Radhika? GLITZ & Both Nilanjana and Herumb (the makers) are great people to work with, so they really helped. GLAM What similarities do you share with your characters? The BCCI has invited several Bollywood stars to mark their presence at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Actress Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannaah Bhatia will perform on the opening night. It is the 16th season of the cricket franchise and the opening ceremoRashmika ny will be held at Mandanna, Narendra Modi Tamannaah Bhatia Stadium in to perform at IPL Ahmedabad on 2023 opening March 31. For more than four years, due ceremony to Covid, the opening ceremony wasn’t a part of the event. Apart from them, Arijit Singh, Katrina Kaif and Tiger Shroff are also slated to perform. A senior BCCI official shared, “There will be an opening ceremony on March 31, but a short one. As the home and away format returns, we felt it was necessary to welcome back the home crowd with a ceremony.” Daily shows can get monotonous after a while, how do you counter that? We both are computer engineers. Radhika wants to move to Mumbai from Jhansi, just like I did for my career. TAMANNAAH BHATIA c m y b It’s always good to have a discussion with your directors and creative heads. Do you have any regrets about leaving your job? There is absolutely no regret. How did your family react to your decision? They completely believed in me for finding my own way in this industry. Who do you consult when you have to take decisions? Initially, I did not understand the concept of listening to your instinct. While I have learnt this from my mom, my dad has taught me to think in an analytical manner. How do you see yourself 10 years from now? I am someone who doesn’t plan. I just want to work hard and keep doing good roles.