16062024-LSTL-01.qxd 6/15/2024 8:55 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE PILGRIMAGE CUT SHORT Southern shift Life Pankit Thakker managed to escape the recent terrorist attack in Reasi. The actor shared that he went to Jammu and Kashmir to seek blessings at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. But before he could do that, he got to know about the attack and returned to his hotel. Sunny Leone, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film Quotation Gang, is currently shooting for her next project in Karnataka. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 16 JUNE 2024 MY Marriage DAD can wait Avneet Kaur declares she is not getting married anytime soon MY HERO THROUGH THICK & THIN: Karan Kundrra My dad is my best friend. Everything that I have today, it’s all thanks to him. He’s been there, guiding me, helping me navigate all my ups and downs. It was my father who taught me to value myself. I can’t even begin to repay him for all he’s done. From being their North Star to being the most encouraging person, celebs talk about how their fathers have impacted their lives RESPECT & UNDERSTANDING: Jasmeet Kaur My father has always been my biggest supporter, especially during tough times. Our relationship is built on mutual understanding. His unwavering support has helped me navigate through challenges. The love and guidance I receive from him are invaluable.” MY STRENGTH: Isha Kaloya BOND OF LOVE: Aradhana Sharma DADDY’S GIRL: Varsha Hegde My father has been my source of strength. His love and guidance have been the foundation of my personal and professional success. He taught me the values of resilience, kindness and integrity. His belief in me has always been my greatest motivator. My father didn’t know much about the entertainment industry and initially didn’t like my association with it. He had no interest in my dancing too. But now, whenever my show airs, he calls me to give his feedback. Our bond, built on love, trust and respect, has grown stronger. He asks me to rely on my wisdom, honesty, courage, and sense of responsibility and tells me that with hard work, I can achieve anything. I cannot imagine my life without dad. He is my hero. He knows when I’m upset or happy. I am a typical daddy’s girl. I am honest, true, and straightforward, and it’s all thanks to my dad’s influence during my growing-up years. UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT: Sumbul Touqeer I’m a product of a broken family and as a child, I yearned to live with my father. I had only his picture to talk to, share my turmoil and cry. But at the age of 12, I joined him and we shared a strong bond. He was my friend and guide. My dad brought me up with his convictions, so all that I grasped was from his point of view. I learnt professionalism, punctuality and the language of the craft from him since he belonged to the film industry. ‘We think of him every day’ Mandira Bedi opens up on coping with husband’s sudden death Mandira Bedi, who was recently seen in the limited miniseries The Railway Men, has opened up on her husband Raj Kaushal demise. Raj Kaushal passed away in June 2021 due to a heart attack. The actress said that initially, she couldn’t talk about her husband without crying. She recently appeared on the Humans of Bombay podcast and shared that the first year after Raj’s death was the hardest for her. However, she mentioned that things are a bit easier for her now. She said, “The only way out is through. Of course, my children and I think of him every day. It’s not like we’ve forgotten him. The first year was very, very, very, very hard. The first of everything is just impossible to deal with. The first birthday, the first anniversary, the first Diwali, the first Christmas, the first New Year. The second one is a little bit easier, the third one is a little bit easier.” She further mentioned that there are moments when the family remembers him because of a song. She revealed that she has undergone the therapy that she needed. — IANS ‘HEARTBROKEN’ Badshah blames show promoter after Dallas gig is stopped midway Rapper Badshah has issued a statement after his show was stopped midway in Dallas, Texas. The rapper said the show promoter was at fault for not coordinating properly with the local administration. Stating that he is “heartbroken and bummed about what happened”, Badshah said he was really looking forward to performing in Dallas but due to a discrepancy between the local promoters and the production company, he was forced to cut short the set and stop the show midway. “Promoters need to be better equipped, especially for large-format shows and this kind of nonchalance is just unacceptable to most performing artistes. It takes a considerable amount of energy and effort to put together a tour of considerable scale. This isn’t fair to the fans who spend their hardearned money, and it definitely isn’t fair to the whole crew who pours their hearts into putting on these tours,” he said. — IANS FIEND AND GUIDE: Seema Kapoor As a child, I didn’t grasp the full extent of my father’s efforts. When we moved to Mumbai in 2014, I initially resisted acting, preferring dance, a passion my father had nurtured in me. But my role in the show Waaris sparked my love for acting. That’s when I realised how my father had opened new doors for me and I am who I am today because of him. He always had faith in us. He taught us to persevere through challenges. Popular actress and social media influencer Avneet Kaur has addressed the talk about her marriage and cleared the air with a mix of humour and sincerity that there is no wedding happening anytime soon. Avneet Kaur was interacting with media on the sidelines of a launch event in Mumbai. When asked about her marriage, she said, “Now this one question has been asked so many times, I don’t know why everyone is so worried about my marriage, let me tell you, there is plenty of time in my marriage, so calm down and wait a little longer.” “I personally believe in love marriage, but if I can get my parents’ blessings for a love marriage, it becomes arranged and love marriage, I wish to have something like that, and if I cannot get it, I think I am going to cry alone then,” she added. The young actress has a whopping 32 million followers on Instagram. Avneet also added that she loves glamour and fashion, and her new movie Luv Ki Arrange Marriage, is an extension of love for fashion. She said, “Glam and fashion for me are never going to end, I’d love to style myself, I love fashion, I love everything about fashion. In my new movie, Luv Ki Arrange Marriage, I have done many glamorous looks in it.” Luv Ki Arrange Marriage is directed by Ishrat R. Khan, written by Raaj Shaandilyaa, also stars Sunny Singh, Annu Kapoor, Supriya Pathak and Rajpal Yadav in key roles. — IANS ON RIGHT PATH: Aparna Dixit MY BACKBONE: Namita Lal My father played a crucial role in my life. He told me at a young age that ‘marriage is not a career option’. He emphasised the importance of financial and emotional independence. This advice shaped my education, career as a banker, and now as an actor and producer. My father, an English literature professor-turned-bureaucrat, loves films. We discuss movies. He reviews the scripts of films I produce and act in, providing valuable input. My relationship with dad has been unique; it’s a very silent, loving relationship. Over the years, my relationship with my dad has evolved. What I have learnt from my dad is to always follow the right path. He never chased after quick success, always chose the right way of doing things. SOURCE OF CONFIDENCE: Gunjan Utreja My father has played a significant role in making me who I am today. He has given us wings to fly and has ensured that we have a safety net underneath. He is always present; guiding us with his wisdom and patience. Our bond is one of mutual respect and love. He isn’t just a provider; he is a mentor, a friend, and the backbone of our family. From my father, I learnt the values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance. — TNS c m y b Yo Yo Honey Singh to attend ‘best friend’ Sonakshi Sinha’s wedding That’s a promise Ahead of the wedding of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has a sweet message for the soon-to-wed couple. Honey took to Instagram and posted a message for Sonakshi. He said though he would be busy with the shoot of his upcoming EP Glory in London, he would make sure to attend Sonakshi’s wedding in Mumbai. The rapper called Sonakshi his best friend and shared how she helped him immensely in his career. He wrote, “Tho I gonna be in London shooting Glory’s first song. But I will make sure I will attend my best friend’s Sonakshi’s wedding. As she has been a big support in my career and helped me so many times in life. Best wishes to the power couple.” — IANS
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