01022024-LSTC-01.qxd 2/1/2024 12:21 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Party time Life Famous rapper Snoop Dogg will host a Super Bowl after-party in Las Vegas. He is preparing to co-host the gig alongside Dr Dre on February 11. CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 1 FEBRUARY 2024 YOUTHFUL VIBES PHOTOS: PRADEEP TEWARI Sheetal N OT all love stories unfold in the quintessential way of ek ladka aur ladki mile aur pyaar ho gaya; some have to live with their potential partners before falling in love! JioCinema’s new series, Jab Mila Tu, is something on similar lines, with actors Mohsin Khan, Pratik Sehajpal, Eisha Singh and Alisha Chopra playing the lead characters. To promote the show, the cast was in Chandigarh for a couple of days. Jab Mila Tu is a slice-of-life drama that explores a unique journey of love and friendship in today’s age. Streaming for free from January 22, eight episodes are already out on the platform and more will be released in the coming weeks. This 24-episodic series is a first one to release four episodes per week. It also marks director Lalit Mohan, and actors, Mohsin Khan and Eisha Singh’s digital debut. Created by Nisheeth Neelkanth and Harjeet Chhabra, it is produced by Two Nice Men. The series is also available in Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali. ‘Immensely grateful’ Shilpa Shetty honoured with Champions of Change Award 2023 It’s a moment of pride for actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, as she was honoured with the Champions of Change Award in Maharashtra on Tuesday. Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared the exciting news with her fans and posed with her award. Shilpa received the special award from Justice KG Balakrishnan and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra. Sharing the photo, she wrote, “Immensely grateful and honoured to be awarded the ‘Champions of Change 2023’ award by Hon’ble Justice KG Balakrishnan and Hon’ble Justice Gyan Sudha Misra ji in Maharashtra. As a #ProudIndian, I take immense pride in my work and feel humbled that I can play catalyst in a small, positive way through entertainment or awareness for one’s health and wellness.” As soon as the picture was uploaded, fans and industry members congratulated the actor. Champions of Change is an Indian award for promoting Gandhian values, community service and social development. It was founded in 2011. — ANI Character calling Mohsin Khan and Pratik Sehajpal Role tocall Nia Long play Michael Jackson’s mom in his biopic Field for self-discovery Set to hit theatres on February 23, 2024, the trailer of A Game of Two Halves, an international sports drama tackling themes of identity and acceptance through the lens of football, is finally out. Starring Marvel’s Eternals star Saaj Raja, the film transcends the field, offering a platform for underprivileged young athletes and a poignant exploration of self-discovery. It’s a coming-of-age film that follows Sanjay, a young British student grappling with questions of belonging. Lost in the pressures of academia, he finds himself in The trailer of Indo-British sports drama A Game of Two Halves, which explores identity issues, released Hyderabad, India, coaching underprivileged kids on dusty football fields. It’s in this unexpected setting, surrounded by vibrant energy and raw talent, where Sanjay unlocks his true self. Director Khayam Khan says, “Growing up in multi- cultural Britain, I felt connected to Sanjay’s struggles. He chases acceptance through the ‘cool kids,’ but it’s the unassuming lessons from these underprivileged youngsters that show him his true potential. The film explores the gap between who we think we are and who we truly become when we embrace our authentic selves.” Saaj, alongside a talented cast including Nikkita Chadha, Lucy Jackson, and Bollywood veterans like Harish Khanna, Swaroopa Ghosh and Pawan Chopra, breathe life into this narrative. — TNS Actress Nia Long has been roped in to essay a crucial role in late pop singer Michael Jackson’s biopic. Nia will essay the role of Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, in director Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biographical drama. On having Nia on board, Fuqua said, “Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.” Michael is currently in production and slated to hit theatres on April 18, 2025. — ANI c m y b Mohsin who is known for playing the role of Kartik in theshow Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (YRKKH), shares, “In Jab Mila Tu, I play Maddy, who is a passionate, larger-than-life character. But he is also dealing with emotion- In Chandigarh, the cast of web series Jab Mila Tureveals how this unique journey of love and friendship will resonate with today’s youth the refreshing vibe. Getting into the skin of Maddy’s character has been exciting.” The actor even shared how his previous character was completely opposite. “If Kartik was a perfect husband, Maddy is much different. But I love playing both the characters. Television has given us so much and we owe everything to the medium. I would never feel bad if years later also people recognise me for my role in YRKKH.” Top priority Pratik, although a newbie in the industry, is already a series or two old on the Through the digital medium. The actor course of the show, gained fame after Big Boss OTT and since then hasall of us felt like we n’t looked back. Trying to were hanging out with friends, make a mark with each such was the positive vibe all project, he shares, “I have around. Similar was my experience no qualms in working on of being in Chandigarh. There was any medium as long as I positivity all over in the air, people am working, and it’s a and the food. EISHA SINGH good story and character. Right now my priority is to do good roles.” Pratik also elaborates on Visiting Chandigarh was full of emotions as the city has a perfect vibe and his character Jigar, who is of rockstar Maddy happy people. I would want to keep a fanwants to meet him. and visiting the city more often. The energy Although a Delhiite and a here is quite amazing Punjabi, Pratik still faced and something some challenges, “I am a to cherish. Punjabi, but I never really spoke the language ALISHA CHOPRA around family and friends, so it took me some time to crack the role in my mind. I related to Jigar’s ambitious nature though.” On the other hand, Mohsin had a fair idea of al upheavals. It is about a Maddy’s look and traits. He refreshing young romance adds, “The moment I knew I that gives me an opportuni- was playing a musician, the ty to connect with Gen-Z first name that came to my and understand their idea of mind was the legendary Jim love. It is off-beat, yet Morrison. He has been such refreshing. I couldn’t have an inspiration to me. I also asked for a better place than lost as many as 12 kilograms Chandigarh to connect with weight to portray Maddy the youth and experience with absolute authenticity.” Rest in peace Chita Rivera, Tony winning actress, dies Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artistes and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died in New York on Tuesday. She was 91. Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of West Side Story. — AP Actress Madhuri Dixit enjoys ‘amazing evening’ with English musician Sting Sting operation! Ed Sheeran plays music for felines at cat cafe in Japan Kittie love! Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performed for a tough crowd in Japan. The Shape of You hitmaker, 32, recently returned to the same cat cafe where he sang Thinking Out Loud to a group of uninterested felines in 2014! The cats didn’t become fans over the 10 years Sheeran was away. In a video Sheeran posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the musician appears with an acoustic guitar surrounded by several feasting felines. As soon as Sheeran attempts his first strum, most of the cats quickly scatter, forgetting their food to escape the music. “Trying to win over the same kitties that ran away from me in 2014, same results,” Sheeran playfully captioned the post. — IANS Actress Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr Shriram Nene met English musician Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, and shared a glimpse of the ‘amazing evening.’ On Tuesday, Shriram posted a couple of pictures on Instagram and wrote, “Had an amazing evening with our gracious hosts, @shawkiranmazumdar and @adarpoonawalla and @natasha.poonawalla. It was such a pleasure spending time with everyone. One of the highlights was meeting @theofficialsting and @trudiestyler who are truly amazing and so lovely.” In one of the photos, Madhuri and Dr Shriram can be seen happily posing with Sting and his wife Trudie Styler. Madhuri donned a black power suit while Dr Shriram Nene wore a black shirt with matching pants. Sting was seen in a black kurta and Trudie wore a shirt paired with an ethnic skirt. —ANI Health is wealth Singer-songwriter Celine Dion hopes to ‘raise awareness’ about stiff-person syndrome through a new feature-length documentary. The 55-year-old singer announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with a neurological disorder than affected her muscles, and Celine hasn’t shied away from the issue in the documentary I Am: Celine Dion. She said: “This last couple of years has been such a challenge for me, the journey from discovering my condition to learning how to live with and manage it, but not to let it define me. As the road to resuming my performing career continues, I have realised how much I have missed it, of Documentary on singer Celine Dion’s to raise awareness about stiff-person syndrome being able to see my fans.” The documentary, which will be available on Prime Video, will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at Celine’s life amid her health struggles. — IANS
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