29012024-LSTC-01.qxd 28-01-2024 21:51 Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Guess! Life Director-producer Karan Johar, who last delivered a big hit with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, on Sunday took to social media and invited netizens to guess the title of his next film. CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 29 JANUARY 2024 Back to the roots Kartar Cheema, Gurnam Bhullar and Surbhi Jyoti, lead actors of upcoming Punjabi film Khadari, say the story is a thrilling ride, replete with action, romance, drama and emotion Fascinated by Facelift! snakes! Hollywood star Nicole Kidman said she thought slipping into different acting roles is similar to the life of a snake. The actress, who has played a series of ultra-stressed women on screen, including the tortured writer Virginia Woolf, said she was fascinated by the slithering reptiles due to the way they moved and constantly shed their skin. Kidman said she found snakes ‘alluring’ and was fixated by the way ‘they slither and move’, and by the notion of shedding skins. She shared, “You can become and try different things, all the time, which is what excites me.” Asked if she felt as if she was still reinventing herself at this stage of her 40-year acting career, she said, “I don’t even see it as reinvention. I think it’s more like different facets that you discover that are in existence, but you are attuned to the discovery of them. Yes, I remain very open and still very passionate about what I do, and curious. And those elements haven’t been dampened. You can either become more rigid as you become older, but you can also become more free.” Born in Hawaii but raised on the North Shore of Sydney, Australia, Kidman said her obsession with snakes was also probably linked to the deadly wildlife that packs her homeland. She added: “We’re used to it. You dive into the swimming pool, and we’re like, ‘be careful of the funnel-webs that can form a bubble on the bottom of the swimming pool’.”— IANS Word of praise Dua Lipa is a true professional, says Argylle director Grammy winner Dua Lipa will be seen in shades of grey in the upcoming film Argylle and the movie’s director said when the singer came on board she proved to be a ‘true professional, punctual and dedicated’. Lips plays Argylle’s elegant, lethal nemesis, Lagrange. She is an international terrorist, working for the highest bidder. About her role, Lipa says, “I was starting to put out feelers that I wanted to do a film at some point, and Matthew got in touch. I was excited but nervous because I had never done anything like this before. I feel like she is definitely my alter ego. I’m going to take her with me after this everywhere I go.” Thrilled about working with Vaughn on such a fresh, innovative take on the spy-thriller genre, she says, “What I love about Matthew is he’s always out there pushing boundaries. There are incredible stunts and fight scenes, but there is also this disco element that has been intertwined. .” Lipa was exactly what the role needed and what Vaughn had been hoping to find. He said: “I needed to cast someone who could hold her own opposite Henry Cavill and embody the world of the classic spy. — IANS Brad Pitt’s youthful look reportedly result of ‘surgery done well’ Gurnaaz Kaur ‘K HED kismet kehd di hai te khadari asi ban jande aa is one striking dialogue from the powerful trailer of upcoming Punjabi film Khadari. Starring Gurnam Bhullar, Kartar Cheema and Surbhi Jyoti in the lead roles, this action drama seems special. As Gurnam explains, “It doesn’t have your usual stunts and fights; it stays true to the roots of Punjab. It depicts kushti, a sport that most Punjabis in villages play even today. Another strong point of the film is how every character is sketched so well.” Gurnam, who has made a place in the industry with his comic and romantic roles, also emphasises that action was a genre long-pending on his to-do list. “I couldn’t have asked for a better story to check that box.” OPPOSITE CHOICES Kartar Cheema plays Gurnam’s elder brother in the film and as the trailer shows, he essays the role of a gangster. We get a glimpse of the conflict these two brothers live through because of the opposite choices they make in life. Yet, at the core of it, they live and die for each other. “It’s a very motivational character, even though I play a gangster.” The trailer packs some very hearty visuals, a fair share of twists and turns, keeping you on the edge of the seat, but suddenly it shows the death of Kartar’s character. And you end up thinking it was more like revealing the climax. However, both Kartar and Gurnam think otherwise. For Kartar, that scene is integral to the trailer, but, “That’s not revealing too much. It’s just the start of the whole story, quite honestly. What transpires before the death and what follows, that will surprise the audience.” While Gurnam says, “If you think trailer breaks the suspense, then I will just let out one more little detail — you will remain engaged till the last scene.” HARD LABOUR As these two on-screen brothers are gung-ho about Khadari, Surbhi (Gurnam’s love interest), who plays a kho-kho player in the movie, can’t wait for its release. “It was like home- coming for me. I loved the script and my role in it. It’s not the typical heroine where I just have to wear pretty suits and flip my hair. Not that I wouldn’t do it, I would love it and it is natural to every girl! But to do something different is always more fun. I essay a kho-kho player and my look is really simple.” Each actor had to prepare for their characters for months before the shoot began. If Gurnam and Kartar learnt wrestling, Surbhi trained in kho-kho. “In the scorching sun of June, we delivered our scenes as sportspersons. That was a test of strength for each one of us,” says Surbhi. Gurnam laughs, “So, you see, we have really given our blood and sweat to the film.” Gurnam, who recently got married, talks about devoting four months to the preparation of the film, so we quickly sneak in a question regarding what his wife thinks about the time that each role requires. With a smile, Gurnam says, "She is a practising doctor and is very supportive of my profession. We both understand the requirements of our jobs. Our bond is that of friends who love to see each other grow." Back to the film, Gurnam, Kartar and Surbhi insist that Khadari will be a treat to watch. “It’s a story of Punjab with a great blend of action, romance, drama and emotion. It has everything. But the USP is how it captures the journey of all the characters.” Hollywood star Brad Pitt has been accused of going under the knife to get a facelift to achieve a youthful look! A London-based physician Jonny Betteridge, who describes himself as an ‘aesthetic doctor’, has released a video clip where he claims the same. In the clip, which has racked up over 1.3 million views and over 100k likes in a matter of days, Jonny shared his theory on how the 60-year-old got the youthful look. - IANS Renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issues clarification over thrashing his ‘disciple’ A video of Pakistani playback singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who is known for songs like Bol Na Halke Halke, Main Jahaan Rahoon, Teri Ore and Dil Toh Bachcha Hai, has come to light where he is seen bashing one of his students over a bottle. However, the singer downplayed his actions in the video and said it was a personal matter between a A tune gone wrong? teacher and a student. The video uploaded on X showed the singer purportedly thrashing a man brutally, whom he claimed was his disciple, with his shoe. He can be seen slapping and hitting the man while enquiring about a bottle. The man can be heard pleading with the singer “I have no idea about it.” The singer later issued a clarification in a video on the microblogging site that featured the man who was beaten up. He said in the video: “This concerns a pri- vate matter between shagird and ustad. He is like my kid. This is the nature of the relationship between a mentor and his follower. I show love to a disciple whenever he does something well. He faces consequences if he commits a transgression.” The singer said that he had apologised to the man after the incident. The man, who was thrashed, also said that he had misplaced a bottle containing holy water. “There was no ill intention behind his actions. He is like my father. He loves us a lot. The man who is spreading this video is trying to defame my ustad,” the man said in the video. — IANS Cricketer-turned-singer Harrdy Sandhu believes in showbiz, looks matter as much as talent Sheetal Once a sportsperson to now a singer, Harrdy Sandhu has come far. The former cricketer with his entry into showbiz has also understood the importance of styling. So, in partnership with Looks Salon, he has opened a new outlet in Mohali. “If you look at my pictures from childhood to college and even till my first few songs were released , nobody would believe that it’s the same Harrdy which people see today. Being in cricket fields for most part of my life, appearance was never the topmost priority. But, now being a public figure and into performing arts, one has to give full attention to presentation. Pick any of my songs and none of my looks would match the other. It’s a conscious decision that I make,” he says. c m y b Sporty spirit Valuable lesson Harrdy, donning a denim bucket hat for the inauguration of the salon, is growing his hair for the next project. He also hints at releasing a single in February, but it’s not a love song! On what made him shift focus to business, he explains, “I won’t say it was a childhood dream because it wasn’t. I am like anyone else from a humble background and aspired to play cricket for India. While an injury took me on a different track, hard work never stopped. I had no intention to be an entrepreneur until I had the money. And to be honest, our line is not that of stable income or continuous work, so it’s a back-up or retirement plan, whatever you may call it. Covid has also taught a big lesson about investments to all of us.” The cricketer-turnedsinger always thought that he would first invest in something related to sports in order to support budding talent around him. Harrdy tried to fund and motivate talent around him, be it his own nephew or the son of an employee back home in Patiala. “And it’s not that I am trying to fulfill my dreams with them. My only intention is to share the knowledge and resources that can enhance their talent and make India proud someday,” he adds. Infectious energy Harrdy’s last outing was Code Name: Tiranga, opposite Parineeti Chopra, a film which was released in 2022, but he is currently focusing on music. The Kya Baat Ay singer was on a music tour around New Year and talks about the infectious energy of stage. He explains, “The moment you are on stage, you are in a different world. Interacting with fans, making the crowd cheer and groove to your songs, it’s a high that one gets addicted to. The moment the tour ends, it leaves you with an equally sad and lonely feeling. But since I have travelled and performed for years now, it doesn’t affect me the same way. You learn to master it. I try to concentrate my energy on something new, and experiment each time.”
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