21052024-LSTC-01.qxd 5/21/2024 12:23 AM Page 1 c m y b YAMI BLESSED WITH SON Actress Yami Gautam Dhar and her husband-director Aditya Dhar on Monday announced the arrival of their baby son, Vedavid, who was born on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya. Taking to Instagram, Yami and Aditya shared a photo of Lord Krishna, holding a baby boy in his hands. TRIBUNE Demanding! Life Hollywood star Demi Moore said the vulnerability required for her role in horror film The Substance, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, was both demanding and exciting. CHANDIGARH | TUESDAY | 21 MAY 2024 Emotional moment Mandy Takhar Yashashri Masurkar Hasanpreet Kaur Kavitta Verma Universal ON INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY, CELEBS SHARE WHAT A PIPING HOT CUP OF THEIR FAVOURITE BREW MEANS TO THEM Isha Kaloya EA is an addiction and some people just can’t live without it! On International Tea Day, celebs talk about how they like their tea, their favourite brew, the number of cups they can consume each day and whether they are tea addicts. T One of my favourite brews is the flavourful Assam tea. Its bold, malty taste is perfect for a morning boost. I also love a good Earl Grey with its distinct bergamot flavour, especially in the afternoon. I have about two to three cups of tea a day, but wouldn’t say I’m an addict. SPICE MIX: Mandy Takhar, Punjabi actress GO GREEN: Isha Kaloya, Punjabi actress I love my tea full of Indian spices; laung, elachi and more. All these work well for me and I need at least two-three cups a day to go along with aloo ke paranthe or roti rolls. I am certainly not a tea addict although I go through phases where I have tea regularly, but then go off it completely. I enjoy a variety of teas, but my favourite is green tea. It’s light and refreshing; perfect for any time of the day. Green tea is my top choice. Its health benefits and delicate flavour make it a staple in my diet. I usually have about two cups of green tea a day. I wouldn’t say I’m addicted, but green tea is definitely a habit I cherish. my ‘me time’. So, if I am at home, it’s usually while watching something on TV, and on sets it’s in my vanity van during a break. I like a nice cup of masala chai, which includes cardamom, clove, and other herbs with less sugar, all brewed to perfection. Nothing like ghar ki chai! I enjoy my chai but can definitely live without it too, if need be; so, no addiction. Jasmeet Kaur lovely fragrance. I have three cups of tea a day. I start my day with a cup of green tea, have another one in the afternoon, and then enjoy a calming herbal tea in the evening. I wouldn’t call myself an addict, but tea is definitely an essential part of my daily routine. It helps me stay refreshed and focused. LEMON LOVE: Kavitta Verma, TV actress ENERGY BOOST: Hasanpreet Kaur, Punjabi actress TOTAL ADDICTION: Yashashri Masurkar, TV actress I am a chai lover... I can have chai any time of the day. Especially when working on sets, it is like an energy booster. I love perfectly made chai that has masala, adrak and lemongrass. I like chai that’s on the sweeter side. I am actually addicted to tea and can’t live without it. LEISURE TIME: Ammy Virk,, Punjabi actor I like a freshly brewed cup of tea in the morning and another one in the evening, so two cups a day it is for me. I think drinking tea is a ritual in Indian households and mine is no different. I like to sip my tea at leisure; it’s like I am definitely a tea person. I consume twothree cups a day, but I prefer lemon tea. It’s very refreshing and soothing. I am addicted to it and need my share of it each day. I feel energetic and satisfied with each sip. My day starts with one cup in the morning. BIG FAN: Aadesh Chaudhary, TV actress DELICATE FLAVOUR: Jasmeet Kaur, Punjabi actress I prefer my tea light and refreshing. A simple cup of green or herbal tea, sometimes with a slice of lemon, is my go-to choice. It’s soothing and perfect for keeping my energy levels balanced. My favourite brew is Jasmine green tea. It has a delicate flavour and a rhythm AR Rahman unveils teaser of his docu-feature Headhunting to Beatboxing at Cannes Teatotaller! I enjoy my tea with a bit of variety. Sometimes I prefer the classic masala chai with a blend of spices like cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. Other times, I go for a soothing green tea with a hint of lemon and honey. It really depends on my mood and the time of the day. Singer Katy Perry took the American Idol stage for the final time as a judge before bidding adieu to the singing-based reality show. Perry, along with names such as Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, sauntered into the 22nd season finale hand in hand. The Roar hitmaker was visibly emotional when she saw Ryan Seacrest, knowing this would be her last appearance on the show. Perry took the stage with third-place finalist Jack Blocker as they performed What Makes a Woman in a three-hour finale. Throughout, the mention of it being Perry’s last show made her emotional and teary-eyed. — IANS Tea is my favourite beverage and I love having it, especially in the morning. I enjoy ginger tea and when I go out, I love having cutting chai. Tea is a big addiction for me; I used to have four-five cups earlier, but now have reduced it to two a day. Oscar and Grammy-winning composer AR Rahman unveiled the teaser of his upcoming documentary feature titled Headhunting to Beatboxing at the Bharat Pavilion during the ongoing 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary has been directed by Rohit Gupta. It has been produced by AR Rahman, and explores the journey of rhythm and sound, tracing the evolution of music across cultures, tribes and generations. Rahman shared, “Music has this transformative power to change society and to connect, bring relevance to existence. Headhunting to Beatboxing is a celebration of this universal rhythm that unites humanity in its diverse expressions. We look forward to the start of its film festival journey and what better place than Cannes, which celebrates cinema, to make the first announcement on the film.” — IANS (As told to Gurnaaz and Dharam Pal) Bollywood celebs came out in numbers in Mumbai on Monday to cast their votes during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections FAMILY AFFAIR: Dharmendra & Hema A swarm of cameras followed Bollywood’s beloved veteran star and former Lok Sabha MP from Bikaner, Dharmendra, as he gently made his way to the polling booth to cast his vote in Mumbai on Monday morning. At another polling booth, Hema Malini, who’s in the race for her third term as MP from Mathura, cast her vote. She came along with her daughter, actress Esha Deol. Ink & inspiration POWER-PACKED PRESENCE: Deepika & Ranveer Parents-to-be Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh stepped out to cast their votes too. The Bollywood power couple, twinning in white, radiated joy as they arrived at the polling booth in Mumbai. DUTY BOUND: AMITABH BACHCHAN Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan braved Mumbai's searing sun and cast his vote on Monday afternoon along with his wife Jaya, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP His daughter. in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has returned from the Cannes Film Festival, also cast her vote at the same polling station, although she arrived separately to fulfil her civic duty. BE RESPONSIBLE: Shah Rukh Khan Randeep Hooda Anil Kapoor Hema Malini STUDY THE CANDIDATES: Hrithik Roshan Amitabh Bachchan Actor Hrithik Roshan not only cast his vote on Monday during the fifth part of the sevenphase Lok Sabha elections, but also urged everyone to become a well-informed voter. After casting his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai, the Fighter star briefly spoke with Randeep Hooda said with the power of the vote, it is the people who decide the future of the country. “In a democracy, through voting you have the right to decide your future and that of your country. You must vote...Participate in this festival of democracy and vote,” Randeep said. the media and sent out an important message. “Study the candidates before you vote, know what you are voting for,” he said. Hrithik arrived at the polling booth with his father and director Rakesh Roshan, mother Pinkie Roshan and his sister Sunaina. c m y b I HAVE DONE IT: Anil Kapoor Actor Anil Kapoor also stepped out and cast his vote. “All citizens of India should vote,” he said. DECIDE COUNTRY’S FUTURE: Randeep Hooda After casting his vote in Mumbai, actor Shah Rukh Khan, along with his wife Gauri Khan, elder son Aryan Khan and his manager Pooja Dadlani cast their vote in Mumbai too. Earlier, taking to X, he wrote, “As responsible Indian citizens we must exercise our right to vote this Monday in Maharashtra. Let’s carry out our duty as Indians and vote keeping our country's best interests in mind.” Among the others who cast their vote were actors Varun Dhawan, Manoj Bajpayee, Vidya Balan, R. Madhavan, Anupam Kher and more. — IANS & ANI Hrithik Roshan
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