20012024-LT-03.qxd 19-01-2024 23:00 Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE UP & ABOUT 3 LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 20 JANUARY 2024 ONE-TO-ONE ‘I have learnt a lot’ Pari Sharma, who recently made her big screen debut in Merry Christmas, talks about the film and her journey How did you enter the world of acting? I got motivated after seeing my brother Neil and then started acting. Word of praise Zeenat Aman lauds ‘Indian Idol 14’ contestant SARAYU BLUE Women and friendships Nostalgia unfolds in the singing reality show Indian Idol 14’s recent episode titled ‘Celebrating Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman’. Faridabad’s Adya Mishra, who sang Dum Maro Dum from the 1971 movie Hare Rama Hare Krishna, compelled Zeenat Aman to compliment her: “If someone with such talent entered Bollywood, it would undoubtedly make waves.” Zeenat further spoke about Dev Anand and emphasised his unconventional approach to filmmaking. The episode not only celebrates the magic of Bollywood’s golden era, but also promises to leave a lasting impression on the audience, making it a must-watch. In a spectacular homage to the timeless icon, Dev Anand, Zeenat will extensively talk about his legendary journey in the entertainment industry and express gratitude for having had the opportunity to work with him. Indian Idol 14 airs on Sony. — IANS Actress Sarayu Blue is all set to star in Prime Video’s upcoming drama series, Expats. Featuring alongside Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Blue portrays the role of Hilary Starr, a successful businesswoman with impeccable taste in fashion and a nononsense attitude, in the sixpart limited series. The story centres on three American women whose lives dramatically collide after a mysterious disappearance. Sarayu Blue shared, “Expats explores friendships among women, which resonates with me on so many levels, and just how complicated they can be, especially adult friendships. It also explores classicism and privilege, and I love the fact that we tackle that so wholeheartedly. I applaud Lulu for not circling around it and for unpacking something that needs to be looked at so blatantly. It’s exciting to see.” Janice Y.K. Lee’s best-selling novel The Expatriates serves as the inspiration for the series. Directed by Lulu Wang, Expats features Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue and Jiyoung Yoo in the lead roles. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video with two episodes on January 26 and new episodes launching weekly until the finale on February 23. How did you bag the role in the film Merry Christmas? It started with auditions, and then a workshop and finally Katrina Kaif, who plays my onscreen mother, selected me. Manoj Bajpayee to host Secrets of the Buddha Relics How was the experience of shooting with stalwarts like Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif? Past treasure The experience was very nice and everyone was very professional. Shooting with big superstars like them was scary at first, but I have learnt a lot. Warner Bros. Discovery returns with the third edition of the Secrets franchise, Secrets of the Buddha Relics, which will be releasing on January 22 on Discovery Plus and on February 26 at 9:00 pm on Discovery Channel. Created by Neeraj Pandey’s Friday Storytellers and hosted by the versatile National Award and Padma Shriawardee Manoj Bajpayee, the documentary will The role is challenging as you have no dialogues. How did you manage that? The workshop helped me to do the scenes properly. I agree it was indeed tough to show emotions when you have no dialogues! How was it working with the famous director Sriram Raghavan? Sriram sir is very down-to-earth and a big director. On the sets, he is very calm and composed. He always shot a scene keeping in mind my convenience and that was very nice of him. What kind of feedback have you received so far? During the premiere night people got to know about me and whoever I met, congratulated and wished me luck. What would you like to do in the near future? I want to become an actress, but before that I want to complete my studies. My school authorities are very cooperative and encouraging. Lyrical love Adarsh Gourav, who has been getting a good response to his streaming film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, has released his new single inspired by the film. The song titled Kho Gaye marks the actor’s collaboration with artistes Ruuh and Joh. The soulful rendition has been brought to life by Adarsh’s enchanting vocals. The lyrics have beenpenned by Smriti Bhoker, and add depth to the overall Adarsh Gourav’s single Kho Gaye is a love letter to friends and family artistic expression. Talking about the song, Adarsh said, “Creating Kho Gaye has been rewarding for me as an artiste and the song is close to my heart. It’s a testament to the seamless blend of storytelling through both acting and music. Collaborating with incredible talents like Ruuh, Joh, and Smriti Bhoker has made this experience truly magical. I hope this song resonates with Music to the ear Creative Canvas Entertainment has released a beautiful love song titled Tere Bina, which showcases how a silly prank can ruin the beautiful relationship of love. Today people are so much into reels and pranks that they can hurt somebody’s sentiments without knowing it. In this song, two people in love part ways because of a misunderstanding. The song has been released on B4U and other audio platforms. It has been produced and directed by Parag Vijra. acquaint viewers with the historical and cultural significance of Buddha’s relics. Actor Manoj Bajpayee said, “I am thrilled to continue my ongoing collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery for the Secrets franchise. Working alongside Neeraj Pandey is always a rewarding experience with insightful takeaways that contribute to shaping the documentary. The documentary promises to transport viewers to the time of the Buddha, delving into the historical period that witnessed his life and teachings. It aims to connect audiences with profound everyone as much as it did with us.” Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh’s co-star from Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, heaped praise on the The White Tiger actor and expressed a desire to include it in the movie’s album. Adarsh’s previous collaborations, including a cover of the song Teri Baatein, has already garnered over a million views on Instagram. —IANS stories that have played a pivotal role in shaping our spiritual heritage.” Created by showrunner Neeraj Pandey, the documentary unravels the mysteries surrounding the last days of Gautama Buddha and the relics that serve as the epicentre of Buddhism in modern times. It will trace the origins, cultural significance and mystical stories behind these relics, exploring their spread worldwide and the role they play in making Buddhism the world’s fourth-largest faith. Delving into the types of relics and their classification, the documentary combines historical and mythological narratives to provide a comprehensive understanding of their role in Buddhism. Rajniesh Duggall makes his International debut with Postcards Going global Actor Rajniesh Duggall, known for his commendable performances, has ventured into the international scene, becoming part of a prestigious global project. Shared Rajniesh, “Last November, I received a sudden call about an international project, an Indo-Nigerian collaboration. They asked for a tape and I sent it, and the next thing I knew I was in narration stage with them. What I really loved was the fact that this project is a slice-of-life drama. It’s an emotional, dramatic journey of this doctor with this entire set of emotions for his wife and loved ones. It’s great to be a part of such a good cast. They’re the top actors of Nigeria and very professional. Hamisha Daryani she is the director of the show, and working with her was incredible”. About his character, Rajniesh said, “I can’t reveal much but it’s divided into different episodes. Different stories come together and merge into one. And it’s about a doctor and his personal life with his family”. All about familial bonds The song, crooned by an upcoming talent from Himachal Pradesh, Amit John, also introduces the beautiful actress Khushboo Keswani. It has been shot in the beautiful locales of Chail and Manali in Himachal Pradesh. The song has been edited by Rahul Gupta, who also worked on the teasers of Drishyam 2 and other big films. “It was a great experience working with such a young, enthusiastic and dynamic team,” said Vijra, the director. Bringing to the fore stories that hold mass appeal, Sony Entertainment Television presents viewers with a heartwarming family drama, Mehndi Wala Ghar. In India, a joint family still plays a big role in the fabric of our society and this show puts the spotlight on the Agrawal family, residing in the vibrant city of Ujjain. Reflecting the joy, laughter and a sense of togetherness that is fostered in this environment, Mehndi Wala Ghar also explores the consequences of drifting away from these cherished bonds, in the name of individ- c m y b ualism and modernisation. Led by the remarkable performance of Shruti Anand as Mauli, the narrative delves into the resilient spirit of this woman who is determined to reunite the fractured ties within the Agarwal household. Boasting of an ensemble cast, including Shehzad Shaikh, Vibha Chibber, Kanwarjit Paintal, Karan Mehra, Ravi Gossain, Rushad Rana, Arpit Kapoor, Aastha Choudhary, Gunn Kansara, Ushma Rathod, Khalida Jan and Reema Vohra, among others, this story intricately weaves the fabric of familial bonds.
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