05072024-LSTL-01.qxd 7/4/2024 8:16 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE SALMAN SIZZLES Superstar Salman Khan, who is currently shooting for the film Sikandar, set the internet abuzz with his recent picture on social media. Salman took to Instagram and treated fans with a photo from the shoot. Big fan Richa Chadha has confessed that she is the first member of the fan club of her husband Ali Fazal. Parents-tobe Richa and Ali first met on the sets of Fukrey in 2013. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 5 JULY 2024 Making of an actor For Suvinder Vicky, who shot to fame with Kohrra and Bhaiyya Ji, stardom came at 50 but he is not complaining. He says his grounding in theatre has taught him sabr Nonika Singh F ROM a struggling actor to walking the Cannes red carpet (in 2016 for Chauthi Koot), from cameos to parallel leads in not one but two backto-back series (CAT and Kohrra in 2023), Suvinder Vicky’s journey is the stuff dreams are made of. More recently seen in Manoj Bajpayeestarrer Bhaiyya Ji as an antagonist, critics may not have been happy with the film, but the gifted actor from City Beautiful is glad he was part of the movie, which found reasonable commercial success. Busy shooting in Gurgaon for yet another film, details of which Vicky is right now not at liberty to divulge, he takes us into the making of an actor as well as the breakout star that Kohrra has made him. Stardom at 50 may seem rather belated but tastes sweeter. Says Vicky, “When fame knocks at your doors at a mature age, your feet remain firmly affixed on the ground.” Though Kohrra made him a household name, he considers Gurvinder Singh’s Chauthi Koot the real turning point in his career. The film catapulted him to Cannes stage, the significance of which he didn’t know back in time. Appreciation for Chauthi Koot did not translate into instant fame or work. But then another milestone beckoned. Ghalib of Meel Patthar, directed by Ivan Ayr, reaffirmed his acting prowess and brought him many laurels, including the Best Performer Award in the Asian feature film category at the Singapore International Film Festival. More honours like the Critics Choice Award 2024 (for Kohrra) were in store. Actually 2023 was the real gamechanger. He recalls the day he landed the plum part in Kohrra, “As I walked into producer’s meeting room, I saw the story board which had only one photograph, mine, on it. While the showrunner Sudeep Sharma was briefing me on the story, I was only staring at my photo.” Post- Kohrra the world noticed him. And how, what with bigwigs like Karan Johar lauding him, ‘his silences can launch a million scripts.’ So, how does he get into those parts with every single inflection and nuance mirrored in his body language and face? This ‘certified actor’ from Punjabi University, Patiala shares his preparation for Sehtab of CAT. “The moment I was offered CAT, I began to see YouTube videos of police officers, started noticing the gait of cops around me. But soon I realised this would not lead me anywhere, I had to find Sehtab in myself.” For Kohrra's Balbir once again he looked inwards and his relationship with his own daughter. Needless to say, Vicky's own grounding in theatre too comes in handy. Among many other things theatre has taught him is sabr. And its patience that has held him in good stead in days when the going was not so smooth. A star might be born on OTT every other day, but unlike mercurial film industry stardom in this long format, he believes, ‘is here to stay’. So is he… touch wood! RADHIKA MERCHANT AND ANANT AMBANI A peep into Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant celebrate Mosalu ceremony Antilia Ahead of their big fat wedding, stunning visuals from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Mosalu ceremony have been released. The family organised the spectacular event at their Mumbai residence, Antilia. Visuals from the event show stunning decorations and happy moments shared by all. Antilia was beautifully adorned with colourful lights, flowers, golden decorations and much more. The bright colours and sparkling lights created a festive and joyful atmosphere, making the ceremony all the more special for everyone. Mosalu is a special ceremony in Gujarati culture that happens a few days before the wedding. The marriage is set to take place on July 12 in Mumbai. — ANI BANI D NITA AM MBANI AN MUKESH A ❝ Saara jahan hamara… Born in Haryana and brought up in Punjab, Suvinder Vicky is as much a Haryanavi as a Punjabi. While his turbaned Sikh parts have earned him a name in cinematic history, he would love to bring out the Haryanavi in him. But for an actor, it always is... saara jahan hamara. I AM A DIRECTOR’S ACTOR. NO ONE KNOWS THE CHARACTER BETTER THAN THE DIRECTOR. BEFORE THE ROLE COMES TO US, THEY HAVE ALREADY WORKED ON IT FOR OVER A YEAR-AND-A-HALF. SUVINDER VICKY ISHA AMBANI AKASH AMBANI AND WIFE SHLOKA MEHTA Of pottery & Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan pose together Megastars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who are busy gearing up for their respective films Vettaiyan and Indian 2 posed together for a picture, which sent fans into a frenzy. Amidst the buzz surrounding the two much-anticipated films of 2024, the photo of the two actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan was shared by celebrity photographer Arun Prasath. prints Saumya Singh On the closing day of the annual Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, all the artworks were displayed at the CLKA Open Hand Art Studios. During the three-day workshop, the participants learnt the nuances of pottery and printmaking. Linocut and woodcut techniques in printmaking, taught by Ravinder Singh and Sachin Lochan, were the main focus. Pottery workshop comprised terracotta and clay arts, taught by Bhupinder Singh. Intricate pottery pieces were on display, from delicatelycrafted bowls to elaborate sculptures. Bheem Malhotra, honorary chairman, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, expressed his satisfaction at the success of the workshop. “Our primary goal was to bring together people from all walks of life, any profession, any age, under one roof and for them to learn from one another. This workshop is organised every year as an initiative to promote art.” Artworks by young students showcased at CLKA’s annual summer workshop c m y b Frame to cherish In the picture, Rajinikanth seems to be in his Vettaiyan look while Kamal sports his Indian 2 character Senapathy’s look. The duo were all smiles as they posed for the camera. — ANI KAMAL HAASAN, ARUN PRASATH AND RAJINIKANTH
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