03022024-LSTL-01.qxd 2/3/2024 12:35 AM Page 1 c m y b INDIAN POLICE FORCE SHINES Indian Police Force, directed by Rohit Shetty, has received a phenomenal response from the audience. It has clocked 14.8 million views in two weeks. The series, which stars Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi, was released on January 19. TRIBUNE Thank you! Life Overwhelmed by the love received on her 49th birthday, actress Preity Zinta expressed gratitude to fans on Instagram. She shared pictures that she captioned, “Thank you to everyone for all the love…” LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 3 FEBRUARY 2024 NehaDhupia all praise for OTT Actress-model Poonam Pandey succumbs to cancer at 32 Gone too soon The controversial model-cumactress Poonam Pandey succumbed to cancer on Friday. She was 32. “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy, while we remember her fondly for all that we shared,” her media team said in a statement. No details of Pandey’s passing, where and when, or whether any of her family members were present, are provided in the message. She was seen in Bigg Boss (2011), and then made her Bollywood debut in 2013 with the film Nasha. She was also seen in GST - Galti Sirf Tumhari (2017), and a few other films as well as television serials. Meanwhile, actress Kangana Ranaut mourned her untimely demise. Kangana took to her Instagram stories and shared a news article about Poonam’s death. She wrote: “This is so sad. Losing a young woman to cancer is a catastrophe. Om Shanti.” After making her Bollywood debut in 2013 with Nasha, Poonam Pandey was seen in the reality show Lock Upp hosted by Kangana. — IANS Actress-host Neha Dhupia has boldly reaffirmed the pivotal role of OTT platforms in reshaping the dynamics of the Indian entertainment industry. In a recent statement, Dhupia declared, “Had there been no OTT, I would have been unemployed.” Dhupia’s journey into the realm of OTT began with her groundbreaking performance in A Thursday. In a thought-provoking panel discussion, Dhupia illuminated the seismic shifts catalyzed by the OTT revolution. “After the boom of OTT, the diaspora in Indian cinema and entertainment has completely changed for good,” she asserted. Despite the enduring allure of the silver screen, Dhupia underscored the transformative impact of OTT as a lifeline for performers across generations. Dhupia’s professional trajectory exemplifies the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. Last year, amidst a solitary feature film, she was immersed in three OTT projects, a testament to the platform’s burgeoning influence. “OTT has brought a new lease of life to many senior actors,” Dhupia acknowledged, emphasizing the democratizing effect on opportunities within the industry. Amidst this transformative wave, Neha Dhupia embarks on new horizons, marking her international debut with Blue 52 and venturing into the OTT realm with Therapy Sherapy, a project centered on mental health awareness. Additionally, she returns as the producer and host for the sixth edition of the podcast No Filter. Giving love another chance divorced in 2013. On the other hand, Masaba married Madhu Mantena in 2015 and announced her separation with him in 2019. Sheetal It is said marriages are made in heaven, but then they fall apart on Mother Earth! Yet, finding love the second time around or even the third is not impossible. Here’s a look at celebs who got married again and found conjugal bliss. Shoaib Malik & Sana Javed Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik shared the news of his third marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed on January 20. The couple posted wedding pictures on Instagram and wrote, “And we created you in pairs.” After his second wife, former Indian Tennis player Sania Mirza, opted for khula (Muslim women’s right to divorce), Shoaib went on to marry Sana. Having been married for more than 12 years, Shoaib and Sania have a son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, together. One January 19, he married Sana during an intimate nikah ceremony held at the latter’s residence in Karachi. She also changed her name to Sana Shoaib Malik on social media handles. Sana was earlier married to singer Umair Jaswal. The two had tied the knot in October 2020, but parted ways after three years. In marriages, things sometimes do not go exactly as planned. Yet, life moves on. Here are a few celebs who remarried and found themselves in the lanes of love once more Farhan Akhtar & Shibani Dandekar Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar Hansal Mehta & Safeena Husain Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan Arbaaz Khan & Sshura Khan On December 24, 2023, Arbaaz Khan married makeup artist Sshura Khan at his sister Arpita Khan’s house. It’s his second marriage, as he had earlier been married to Malaika Arora. Malaika and Arbaaz got married in 1998, and after spending nearly two decades together called it quits in 2017. After an amicable divorce, while Malaika moved on by dating actor Arjun Kapoor, Arbaaz was in a relationship with actress Giorgia Andriani for almost four years. But it came as a surprise that he married Sshura and was tight-lipped about the girl until the wedding pictures were out. Sshura and Arbaaz met on the sets of his production venture, Patna Shukla, and the two started dating immediately after. It went on for nine months till the cou- Rupali Barua and Ashish Vidyarthi Satyadeep Mishra and Masaba Gupta ple got married. The two shared pictures of the wedding on social media and wrote, “In the presence of our loved ones, me and mine begin a lifetime of love and togetherness from this day on! Need all your blessings and good wishes on our special day.” It is Sshura’s second marriage as well. Hansal Mehta and Safeena Husain Arbaaz still co-parents his son Arhaan Khan with exwife Malaika Arora. Masaba Gupta & Satyadeep Mishra Fashion designer and actress Masaba Gupta found love for the second time in co-actor Satyadeep Mishra. It’s quite a story for Mishra, as he was playing Masaba’s ex-husband and film producer, Madhu Mantena, in her biographical series Masaba Masaba. As they hit it off pretty well on and off camera, Mishra soon started dating Masaba. They finally got married on January 27, 2023. Mishra was also earlier married to actress Aditi Rao Hydari, whom he Brad Pitt in talks to star in Quentin Tarantino’s final film The Movie Critic Teaming up Hollywood star Brad Pitt is likely reuniting with Quentin Tarantino for the filmmaker’s 10th and ostensibly final feature, The Movie Critic. The status of the deal is unclear. Tarantino has remained tight-lipped about it, but it’s reportedly set in southern California during the 1970s and centres on a cynical film reviewer. It’s rumoured to be inspired by the life of Pauline Kael, who was one of the most influential film critics of her time. Farhan Akhtar and his live-in partner Shibani Dandekar got married in February, 2022. Shibani met Farhan in 2015 during the show I Can Do That, where Farhan was the host and she was a contestant. The couple took their close friends and family to Khandala for their intimate wedding. Farhan was previously married to celebrity hair stylist Adhuna Bhabani (20002017) and has two daughters, Shakya Akhtar and Akira Akhtar, with her. From time to time, Shibani and Farhan are seen posting cute pictures and Instagram stories about each other. Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt Renowned filmmaker Hansal Mehta got married in his early 20s to Sunita and has two sons. After divorcing Sunita, Mehta started dating actor Yusuf Hussain’s daughter Safeena Husain. They lived together and have two daughters — Kimaya and Rehana. But recently in 2022, Mehta married Safeena during a small ceremony in California to make it official. Ashish Vidyarthi & Rupali Barua At 57, Ashish Vidyarthi got married to Guwahatibased entrepreneur Rupali Barua in Kolkata last year. Vidyarthi earlier got married to Piloo Vidyarthi aka Rajoshi Barua in 2001. They have a son Arth. The couple filed for mutual divorce in 2022 and the following year he found love in 50-year-old Rupali. Once more Avika Gor talks about her second collaboration with Bhatts Avika Gor, renowned for her diverse roles in films like Uyyala Jamapala and Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavadahas, recently announced her next project, Bloody Ishq, which marks her second collaboration with the Bhatts. The movie, directed by Krishna Bhatt, has been written by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Vikram Bhatt. About her role in the film, Avika shared, “This film is truly beautiful, and it’s great to have Vardhan Puri on board as well. As for my character, it provides an opportunity for me to showcase my acting skills. Similar to 1920, where I could give my all and do justice to the character, this role allows me to delve deep into my performance.” “Being part of Mahesh ji and Vikram ji’s film is a true blessing. They have a history of favourites, like Bipasha, and I feel fortunate to be in the same category. Every day on set feels like attending a film school, and I’m grateful to be part of their project for the second time.” Jaya Bachchan says she doesn’t mind being a ‘meme-generator’ Veteran actress and politician Jaya Bachchan, who often gets into a playful tiff with the paparazzi, has said she doesn’t mind being the source for such entertainment and a ‘meme-generator’. The senior actress, along with her daughter Shweta Bachchan, appeared on the second season of her granddaughter Navya Naveli’s podcast, What the Hell, c m y b No problem! Navya. The three discussed the term ‘Jaya-ing’. Shweta and Navya explained the meaning of the term to Jaya. Shweta said when someone is being ‘salty’, it is said that the person is ‘Jaya-ing’. Shweta told her mother: “You are an internet sensation, a meme-generator.” During the podcast, they also touched upon the subject of side-hustle, a concept where people indulge in other works as a source of additional income. Jaya Bachchan said: “I do a side hustle. I provide meals for some of the people who do my memes. I don’t mind people making fun of me, but people should do it properly.” — IANS
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