01102023-LSTC-01.qxd 9/30/2023 10:19 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Pretty face Hollywood star Kit Harington is uncomfortable with his sex symbol status. Kit feels the pressure to prove that he’s more than just a pretty face! CHANDIGARH | SUNDAY | 1 OCTOBER 2023 3cheers! With the third outing of hit franchises, like Tiger, Hera Pheri, Welcome, Mardaani and more, on way, ‘threequels’ seem to be the flavour of the season Tiger Sheetal A FTER Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, all eyes are on Salman Khan’s much-awaited film Tiger 3, the teaser of which was dropped recently. But Tiger 3 is not the only ‘threequel’ we will witness; while Fukrey 3 has been released, more are in the pipeline. Here’s what to expect in the coming months. Charlie’s confession Aashiqui Mardaani Actress Wamiqa Gabbi says earlier she worked for money, but now chooses her projects cautiously Wamiqa Gabbi, who is seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley, has revealed how she used to work for money in the initial stage of her career. However, now she has become very cautious about choosing her projects. “I have spent the initial eight-ten years of my career with insecurity. I have worked for money initially, but today I choose my projects cautiously. If the story excites me, I take up the role only then. I have realised if you will do good work with hundred per cent dedication, automatically more and more good work will come your way,” she said. About the role of Charlie Chopra, the actress said: “It was Vishal Bhardwaj’s project. I had to say yes! Also this is not the regular murder mystery that we have been watching these days. Amidst the serious drama, there is quirkiness in the show and that’s what excited me the most.” — IANS Cinematic excellence Big B’s memorabilia up for auction Ahead of the 81st birthday of veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, several of his memorabilia are up for auction in Mumbai. With a career spanning more than five decades, Big B is celebrated not just as an actor but as a symbol of cinematic excellence. Titled ‘Bachchanalia’, the event, which pays tribute to his illustrious career, will offer collectors and fans a chance to own a historic piece of his phenomenal cinematic journey. It is scheduled to take place from October 5-7. The items to go under the hammer include iconic film posters, photographs, lobby cards, showcards, photographs, film booklets and original artworks. The key highlights of the auction are Zanjeer showcards, a Deewaar showcard, Faraar showcards, Sholay photographic stills, four private photographs from Ramesh Sippy’s exclusive party held after the release of Sholay, rare posters from Majboor, Mr. Natwarlal, The Great Gambler, Kaalia, Naseeb, Silsila, and a rare studio portrait of Amitabh shot by celebrated photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. — IANS Titled ‘Bachchanalia’, the event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai from October 5-7. The items to go under hammer include Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic film posters, photographs, showcards, photographs, and original artworks. Sharma, the movie stars Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles. The first look of the movie was unveiled this Wednesday. Sharing the teaser with the fans, Salman Khan wrote “Jab tak tiger maraa nahi, tab tak tiger haara nahi #tigerkamessage”. COMEDY TADKA: Hera Pheri 3 Fukrey Welcome Pyaar Ka Punchnama Raju, Shyam and Baburao from the comedy franchise Hera Pheri, released in 2006, are still popular. After a sequel where Akshay Kumar was replaced by Kartik Aaryan, now Hera Pheri 3 is in the pipeline. Akshay is set for a return in this one! He will also be seen in the ‘threequel’ Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3), which will be released in December 2024. The producer of Hera Pheri 3 and Welcome 3 is the same — Firoz A. Nadiadwala. In fact, Hera Pheri 3 will be directed by Farhad Samji whereas Welcome 3 has been written by him. Also, the trio of Hera-Pheri 3, Akshay Kumar, Suneil Shetty and Paresh Rawal will also be part of Welcome 3. Also, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 3 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are in the scripting stage and will be filmed soon. RANVEER IS DON: Don 3 Aarya THIRD SEASONS OF WEB SERIES Mirzapur The Family Man She Delhi Crime Panchayat Aarya Prime Video Prime Video Netflix Netflix Prime Video Disney+Hotstar LANES OF LOVE: Aashiqui 3 Delhi Crime TOP COP: Mardaani 3 In August, actress Rani Mukherjee dropped a hint that the third instalment of her successful franchise Mardaani might be on way. Though it hasn’t been script- Notes of success c m y b ed yet, a lot of brainstorming is happening on ground. ACTION ZONE: Tiger 3 Action thriller Tiger 3 is set for a release in November this year. Directed by Maneesh Power packed Shakira is proud to hail from Colombia Pop icon Shakira has become a global representative of Colombia. The Hips Don’t Lie singer said she was proud to hail from the Latin American country. Shakira was honoured by Spotify on September 29, as the platform declared that Friday as ‘Shakira Day’, and she was even announced as the ‘Equal Global Ambassador’ for September. “The role that my fans have played in my career is impossible to quantify. They’ve known how to understand me better than anybody, and they’ve carried me to where I am today with their unwavering support,” Shakira, 46, said. The singer added: “The way Colombia has served as inspiration for my career as an artiste is immeasurable. Colombia is a never-ending source of inspiration: for colours, culture, sounds, stories, folklore and food. It’s such a rich culture and I’m so grateful to have been raised where I was.” Reflecting back on her very long career, Shakira has managed to stand the test of time and unlike many pop artistes who came alongside her, she did not fade away into obscurity, but rather is still as popular as she used to be in the 2000s. Looking back at her legacy as well as the predominantly patriarchal system of the music industry in Colombia, the She Wolf singer said: “I’m proud to represent women who come from my country in a male-dominated industry. I am a proud Colombian and will continue to be that.” — IANS October, 2023 Late 2023 or 2024 Late 2023 To Be Announced Late 2023 or 2024 Late 2023 The makers of Don and Don 2 in August announced that Ranveer Singh would be the lead actor in Don 3, after Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan were seen in the earlier versions. A caption on Excel Entertainment’s official page reads, “A New Era Begins. #Don3”. While audience had mixed reactions to Ranveer Singh being cast for Don 3, the director Farhan Akhtar is convinced that the former fits the part. KGF and Vikram will also witness a third outing on screen. Vidyut Jammwal says action is about telling a story through body language Action star Vidyut Jammwal and dancing diva Nora Fatehi are all pumped up for their upcoming film Crakk — Jeetega Toh Jiyega, as they shoot a week-long schedule in Azerbaijan. The extreme sports film, directed by Aditya Datt, is based on two brothers, who are set to perform daring stunts mixed with extreme sports to win. Vidyut shared: “I believe action is not just about performing stunts, it’s about conveying emotion through your body language.” — IANS Aashiqui’s roots goes back to 1990. It has not only given two powerful on-screen couples of the time, but also remembered for timeless music. While Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur were seen in Aashiqui 2 (2013), now in the third ‘spiritual’ version, Kartik Aaryan and Jennifer Winget will be seen in the lead roles. The movie will be directed by Anurag Basu.