06062023-LSTC-01.qxd 6/5/2023 11:08 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Not true Chiranjeevi has denied the reports of him being diagnosed with cancer. He said he was detected with ‘noncancerous polyps’. ANI CHANDIGARH | TUESDAY | 6 JUNE 2023 Looking for Ms Right Tom Cruise ‘would love to meet someone special’ after three failed marriages Tom Cruise was married to Hollywood stars Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes. The actor is now romantically linked to Shakira. The unlikely pair met at the Formula 1 Grand Prix and while it seems Tom was “very interested in pursuing” the singer, she wasn’t so keen. A source has revealed Tom’s friends have now given him some dating advice as he searches for “the one.” The comments come after it was revealed Shakira “begged” Tom to “stop flirting with her” as the situation became “too much” for her following her painful split with Gerard Pique. The 46-year-old singer and Barcelona defender, 36, announced their shock breakup in June last year after 12 years together. Gerard has since moved on with Clara Chia Marti, 24. “She doesn’t want to embarrass or upset him, but there’s no attraction or romance on her part - she was just being friendly. She’s flattered but not interested,” an insider said. The insider added that Tom has been searching for the right woman for years and said he has “the highest standards” and won’t settle for “second best” in a potential lover. —IANS Her truth Hollywood star Amber Heard is contemplating writing her autobiography. The Danish Girl actress is reportedly keen to start “sharing her truth” with an explosive tell-all memoir, in which she would lay bare the details of her turbulent two-year marriage to Johnny Depp and their bitter court battle after he successfully sued her for defamation over an op-ed she wrote about being a victim of domestic abuse. The 37-year-old actress, who is currently living in Madrid, Spain, with her two- Amber Heard to write about domestic abuse in a tell-all memoir year-old daughter Oonagh, would be looking for around $15 million for her story but is ready to speak out after being harassed online during last year’s trial. The insider said, “She won’t be silenced. She feels she was treated very badly during the trial. She feels like she’s the victim here.” –IANS Three cheers GUFI PAINTAL AND CHARRUL MALIK Goodbye, Shakuni mama Mona Sarvjeet Singh Paintal, better known with his stage name Gufi Paintal, breathed his last on Monday morning. The actor, director, lyricist and casting director, Gufi reserved a special place in his fans’ hearts as Shakuni mama in BR Chopra’s iconic TV show Mahabharat. Suffering from heart and kidney ailments, Gufi was admitted to a hospital for about a week. He passed away in sleep surrounded by his family. He was 78. Born in undivided Punjab, Gufi pursued engineering. Fond of ‘fauj’ and ‘films’, he had a short stint in the Territorial Army as a gunner in the 60s before joining his brother, Kanwarjit Paintal in Mumbai. Gufi started with modelling, and worked as actor, assistant director, casting director and later director in about four decades of his career in the film industry. Active till his last days, he was affable and alert on social media. Be it wishing his co-stars on their special days or lavishing praise on directors on their new work, he was there. Gufi’s body of work includes films Dillagi, Suhaag and Mahabharat Aur Barbareek amongst others. His television stint included famous shows like Bahadur Shah Zafar, Mahabharat, Kanoon, Om Namah Shivay, CID, Ssshhhh...Koi Hai, Dwarkadheesh Bhagwaan Shree Krishn and Jay Kaniya Lal Ki. The film fraternity mourned his passing away. Actress Kasturi Banerjjee said, “It’s shocking to know that veteran actor Gufi Paintal is no more. As Shakuni mama, he was an integral part of our childhood. He will remain in our memories forever.” Charrul Malik fondly recalled her interview with Gufi Paintal. “I had a great experience shooting with Gufi sir. I was an anchor for an entertainment show. I was nervous and in awe because his character, Shakuni mama, was the talk of the town. However, he made me feel comfortable despite my lack of skills at that time. He acted like a teacher. The show turned out to be super-hit, Celebs pay tributes to Gufi Paintal, who passed away at the age of 78 and I was incredibly happy to have had an opportunity to work with such a seasoned actor. Gufi sir was incredibly energetic and warm. He was the most lovable, cool, and positive person I have ever met in my life. Gufi sir was a gem of a person, and I will miss him dearly. He will always hold a special place in my heart.” Rishina Kandhari calls Gufi Paintal a true icon of Indian television. “His talent on screen was unparalleled. He left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His presence commanded atten- Ananya Panday’s message on World Environment Day Ananya Panday, on Monday, shared an important message on the occasion of World Environment Day 2023. Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a collage video which she captioned, “let’s nurture nature so that we can have a better future #WorldEnvironmentDay.” Ananya shared a few clips from her recent trips in which she could be seen enjoying Spare a thought nature and wildlife. Talking about the work front, Ananya will be next seen in director Vikramaditya Motwane’s untitled cybercrime-thriller film. Ecstatic about the project, Ananya had earlier said, “When Vikramaditya Motwane approached me with this story, I just knew I had to be part of it. As a filmmaker, he has been on my wish list for a long time.” —ANI ‘I thought my heart stopped’ Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up about the affair he had in 1996 with his housekeeper while he was still married to Maria Shriver. The actor, 75, is set to “tell his own life story” in the upcoming three-part docuseries Arnold, which is scheduled to be released on June 7. And now it has been revealed that in the tell-all docu-series, Arnold will recall the moment Maria confronted him about the affair. In 1996, Arnold had an affair with housekeeper Mildred Baena, who became pregnant and welcomed a child nine months later, which happened to be just five days after Maria and Arnold’s son Christopher was born. At the time, nobody knew that Mildred’s son was actually Arnold’s child. It wasn’t until 2010 when Joseph was 13 that he learnt who his biological dad was, In an upcoming docu-series, Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his affair with housekeeper which came when the media announced it. Arnold has now spoken about the affair and how his “heart stopped” when Maria confronted him about the affair in a counselling session. “One day, the counsellor said, ‘Today Maria wants to be very specific about something. She wants to know if you’re the father of Joseph’.” c m y b “I thought my heart stopped. And then I told the truth,” he says in the new docu-series. He then went on to reveal how he was honest, admitted that Joseph was his son and that Maria was “obviously crushed by that.” Speaking about his son Joe in the docu-series, Arnold added, “In the beginning, I really didn’t know, but the older he got, the more it became clear to me. It was then just a matter of, ‘How do you keep this quiet?’” Arnold then admits that the affair he had with the housekeeper was his biggest “failure”, adding that he has “caused enough pain” for his family and noting how “everyone had to suffer.” “Maria had to suffer, the kids had to suffer, Joseph, his mother, everyone. I’m going to have to live with that for the rest of my life,” he added. —IANS tion, and his dedication to his craft was evident in every role he portrayed. He will truly be missed.” Mukesh Khanna, who played Bhishma in the series, said he had a long association with his Mahabharat co-star. “He was the one who called me for Mahabharat auditions and that marked the beginning of our association. I had a long relationship with him since Mahabharat days and cast him in Shaktimaan later. In Mahabharat, we had long confrontational scenes,” Khanna said. Others took to social media to share their thoughts. Actor Nimrat Kaur tweeted, “Forever the indelible Shakuni mama from our childhood days…such stellar contribution to the Indian cinematic landscape. Prayers and strength to the family. Rest in peace Gufi Paintal ji.” “To wake up to another sad news. Gufi ji. You lived every moment of your life fully. Your knowledge, your creativity, zest, your laughter will always make me live life to fullest. Your guidance as always be there. Just now not a call away .. #gufipaintal Om Shanti,”posted Hansa Singh. Thakur Anoop Singh, who played Dhritarashtra in the 2013 TV series Mahabharat, shared, “Sad to hear about Gufi Paintal ji passing away! I’ve had the privilege of working with Gufi saab. I have even taken notes on my preparation for #Dritarashtra since he not only played Shakuni, but was also the casting director of B R Chopra’s Mahabharat in 1986! Rest in Peace.” Shekhar Suman called his passing away a big loss. “Actor Gufi Paintal will forever be remembered as Shakuni mama in the magnum opus Mahabhart and several other films and series which he did. A big loss for our film industry.” Gufi Paintal is survived by his son, daughter-in-law and a grandchild. —With inputs from agencies Stuntman-turned-director Sam Hargrave shared plans for a third story as long as people enjoy the second film featuring Chris Hemsworth’s Tyler Rake. “We’re kind of waiting to see how the second movie is received. Fingers crossed, if people enjoy the second one, and this is without spoiling anything, but there is a story in development for a third movie in the works. What it is exactly, I can’t say right now, but I believe there is another adventure in the wind for Tyler Rake,” Sam said. Extraction director Sam Hargrave confirms plans for third movie Hemsworth confirmed last year that he would be taking a break from acting after discovering he has a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and Hargrave is happy to put production on hold until the ‘Thor’ star feels ready to return. The filmmaker said: “He is taking a step back to spend more time with his family because he is a family man and that’s very important to him, and enjoy the life that he’s earned. —IANS Life cut Pound of flesh? short Mimicry artiste Kollam Sudhi dies in road accident Mimicry and cinema artist Kollam Sudhi died in a road accident near Kaipamangalam in Thrissur Monday morning. He was 39. The Kaipamangalam police confirmed that Kollam Sudhi was travelling in a car along with artistes Binu Adimali, Ullas and Mahesh. The car collided with a goods carrier and all persons in the car got injured. Kollam Sudhi died at 4:30 am in a hospital while two others were transferred to a private hospital in Kochi for better treatment. Sudhi won hearts with his mimicking of actor Jagadeesh. However, he became a household name among Malayalam TV viewers after his entry to Star Magic. The artiste’s hilarious makeovers were hit among the fans. In 2015, he made his film debut with Kanthari. Later, he appeared in films like as Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan, Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan, and others. —ANI Beyonce splurges around $2,500 at Chicken Shop for her pop-up event Singer Beyonce Knowles spent 2,000 pounds ($2,500) at fried chicken chain Chicken Shop. The Formation singer curated an exclusive event at the FLANNELS x Beyonce Renaissance pop-up, which opened on London’s Oxford Street this week to mark her week of gigs in the city. The pop diva treated her guests to 50 Straight Up Burgers, 20 Korean Vegan Burgers, 200 portions of three Naked Tenders, and 75 servings of frees, which were supplied by the chain’s Baker Street restaurant. —IANS