17032024-LSTL-01.qxd 3/17/2024 12:51 AM Page 1 c m y b ALL PRAISE FOR GANGS... British singersongwriter Ed Sheeran at director Farah Khan’s party in Mumbai came across Huma Qureshi. The actress shared pictures from the party and wrote a long caption revealing that Ed Sheeran told her that he absolutely loves the 2012 gangsterdrama film Gangs of Wasseypur. TRIBUNE Emo girl Life Fatima Sana Shaikh revealed she had a Goth phase in her college days. Recalling an anecdote from her college life, the actress shared that she would go for everything in black from clothes to nail paint. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 17 MARCH 2024 From poetry to politics, the spring edition of Literati was an all-inclusive event for book lovers Sheetal S PRING marks the arrival of many colours and fragrances and the environment was no different when authors, literary agents and book lovers gathered at the UT State Guest House to celebrate the spring edition of Literati 2024. Organised by the Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS), the one-day event was an eclectic gala with some intellectually stimulating conversations. With sessions that ranged from The Craft and Nuances of Writing Fiction to Genres of Writing: From Sports to Politics to IndiaPakistan Duels to Book to Bestseller, the fest covered all aspects involved with writing and writers. It saw the participation of many distinguished speakers and popular writers. Ajay Bisaria, renowned diplomat, who served as Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan and was a key aide to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has authored Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan. He talked about the conflict and tension that have characterised the connection between India and Pakistan. Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, former IFS officer, spoke on her debut novel Swallowing the Sun, which has been earning widespread critical acclaim. She has been at the forefront of ensuring gender equality. She held many important positions at the UN. Classical dancer and choreogra- In trouble zone Spreading the word... PHOTOS: RAVI KUMAR AJAY BISARIA My father had the habit of writing diaries. Journalists and his colleagues were curious about it, and they would ask him, ‘what do you write in these diaries?’ He would aways reply that ‘I would only leave this for my daughter who can only read it posthumously.’ SHARMISTHA MUKHERJEE pher Sharmistha Mukherjee, the highly talented daughter of the late President of India Pranab Mukherjee, was one of the leading luminaries at the Spring Fest. Her book Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers has been much talked about. For poetry lovers, there was an interactive session titled, Muneer Niazi Ka Fann Aur SHILPA SHETTY AMITABHA BAGCHI SUMITRA MISHRA Shakshiyat, with Amitabha Bagchi, a DSC Prize winner for South Asian Literature in 2019. An author of four novels, his latest book Lost Paradise is an anthology of Muneer Niazi’s ghazals, which he has translated from Urdu to English. When came the question to what drove Bagchi, an English novel writer, to choose Niazi’s poetry, he said that he could connect with Niazi’s work as those verses reflected the emotions and feelings he was dealing with. He said, “I think Niazi’s poetry and oth- er works are able to blur the difference between anubhuti and abhivyakti. This is something very few writers are capable of, and to become a successful writer one must read his works.” Muneer Niyazi was born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab but lived in Pakistan after Partition. Another interesting session Book to Bestseller presented Suhail Mathur in conversation with Affan Yesvi. They talked about how to approach a publisher after finishing a manuscript. Suhail, an award win- an interesting discussion on sports with Gaurav Gala. His book Awakening the Blue Tigers: India’s Quest for Football’s Holy Grail deals with concerns surrounding the development and ecosystem of football in India, and veterans of the sports industry. In addition, accomplished author Priyam Gandhi, who has written three non-fiction books, discussed her work. Together, they had an interesting discussion on the nuances of sports and politics. Author Deep Haldar painted the socio-econom- Party PRIYANKA CHOPRA Squid Game actor O Yeong-Su convicted of sexual misconduct Actor O Yeong-Su, best known for his role in Squid Game, has been convicted of sexual misconduct over allegations that he hugged and kissed a woman on the cheek against her wishes. O was sentenced to up to eight months in prison, suspended for two years by the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court, Deadline reported, citing information from Korean reports. The 79-year-old was charged in 2022 over allegations that he hugged a woman and kissed her on the cheek in 2017. However, he denied the charges. After leaving the court on Friday, he told reporters that he would appeal the ruling, which included attending a 40hour sexual offender treatment programme. O has previously said he held the woman’s hand to guide her around a lake. “I apologised because (the person) said she wouldn’t make a fuss about it but it doesn’t mean that I admit the charges,” he said. — ANI ning and bestselling author, shared, “You should to go for a publisher who believes in your book. The big names are there in the market but lots of sub-teams of these publishing houses are looking for certain kind of subjects or genre. Their goal is to get business going.” Sakoon Singh, author of In the Land of Lovers and Gurpartap Khairah, author of How Dinkar Lost His Job and Found a Life talked about their respective creative journeys. There was LAKSHMI MURDESHWAR PURI time! Celebs mark their presence at Isha Ambani’s Roman Holi bash ic picture of present-day Bangladesh and how it forever carries the scars of Partition and identity crisis. His book Being Hindu in Bangladesh shares the first-person accounts of Hindus who survived communal violence in Bangladesh. Sumita Misra, Chairperson, Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS), said that plenty of thoughts go into making the spring edition, which although a day affair, covers creatively vibrant sessions. All for comfort It’s our duty to promote our culture, says Sara Sara Ali Khan has talked about her love for Indian wear and said that as a public figure, it’s an added responsibility to promote the culture at a fashion level. Sara walked the runway in a scintillating ensemble for designer Varun Chakkilam on Day 4 at LFW x FDCI. In an exclusive conversation, Sara spoke about her fancy for Indian wear. The actress said, “Indian clothes are so incredibly comfortable to wear on a daily basis. Their western version is co-ord sets and the world seems to have really embraced that style too.” As a renowned personality, fashion goes hand in glove with the profession. But in real life, Sara is not much of a diva and believes in keeping it simple. “I believe that comfort is fashion. What makes me feel good is what I will wear.” — IANS Happily ever after Kriti, Pulkit share pictures from dreamy wedding Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat, who tied the nuptial knot on Friday, have shared the pictures from the wedding ceremony on their social media. On Saturday, the two actors took to their Instagram and shared a joint post. The couple shared four pictures from the ceremony. In the pictures, Kriti can be seen wearing a pastel pink lehenga, while Pulkit can be seen dressed in a pastel green outfit. They wrote in the caption, “From the deep blue sky, To the morning dew.” Through the low and the high, It’s only you. From the start to the end, in every now and every then, when my heart beats different, it’s got to be you. Constantly, Consistently, Continually, You.” — IANS Big B is all praise for Isha Ambani, director, Reliance Industries Limited and Jean Christophe Babin, CEO, Bulgari co-hosted a Roman Holi bash at the Ambani residence on Friday evening. It was a star-studded event as celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty and Ayushmann Khurrana marked their stylish presence. All were dressed to the nines for the event. Isha donned a Banarasi floor-length gown by designer Ashwin Thiyagarajan. In the pictures posted on X account of Reliance Industries Limited, Isha can be seen posing with JeanChristophe Babin and Lucia Silvestri, creative director of Bulgari. Priyanka was an absolute vision at the bash. She made heads turn in a pastel pink stylish slit skirt-styled sheer pre-draped saree that she paired with a bustier blouse. She wore matching hued heels to complement her look. — ANI Master Blaster ISHA M AMBANI AND JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BABIN c m y b AYUSHMANN KHURRANA MADHURI DIXIT NENE Megastar Amitabh Bachchan and batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar attended the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) final between Majhi Mumbai and Tigers of Kolkata on Friday night. Taking to X, Big B posted pictures from the finale. In several images, he and his son Abhishek Bachchan can be seen cheering for the players while being seated in the stands. The Agneepath star also praised Sachin for his knowledge of the sport. “T 4951 - Humbled by the immense knowledge that the Great Sachin possess about the game of Cricket... spent such valuable time in the evening Finals of the ISPL ..,” he wrote. Big B is associated with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Mumbai. — ANI
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