28102024-LSTL-01.qxd 10/27/2024 8:10 PM Page 1 c m y b DESI FLAVOUR FOR SHARVARI Actress Sharvari has shared a quirky post about how she loves the ‘desi flavour’ in the outfits she wears and the banana wafers she likes to gorge on. Currently, she is busy shooting for her upcoming project, Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt. TRIBUNE Tour time Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Sunday announced that he was set to perform at the ‘Dabangg The Tour — Reloaded’ in Dubai on December 7. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 28 OCTOBER 2024 PHOTOS: VICKY Mona “I am the king, with me fight, ‘ uje’ the dipper at the night,” exclaims Prince Kanwaljit Singh, writer and lead star of the film Sector 17, in its trailer. An action drama, the team of the film was present at the poster and trailer launch, on Saturday, in Mohali. Prince Kanwaljit, the man behind the film, and his team were in jubilant spirits. Supporting them was the leading star of Punjabi industry, Gippy Grewal. “In a world full of negativity, which thrives on controversy, it’s about time that we bring a positive change.” Before the film, Prince spoke about his mentor Gippy Grewal. Calling Gippy his go-to person, Prince shared, “I am ever-so-grateful that bai ji believed in me and gave me the opportunity in this field, and mentored me too.” For his projects, Prince banks heavily on Gippy’s counsel. “Bai ji is as critical as supportive, and I value his opinion over everything else.” The team Sector 17 called the shoot experience fun, where the set resembled a naanka and everybody was in good spirits. One could see the camaraderie among the team as they joked and held each other up. Keeping up with the fun banter, Gippy shared, “I saw many trailers, but this is the best.” The Ardaas director talked highly of Prince, while comparing him to Gurpreet Ghuggi. “Just like Ghuggi bai, Prince can enact any character. In Warning as well as in Ardaas, both the characters that Prince Kanwaljit played were odd; kudos to him for enacting both so well.” A risk-taker, Gippy candidly talked up about the struggle and little support that he got from the industry while starting up. “People said don’t do Warning or Ardaas — subjects like these don’t work. By the grace of the Almighty, both worked. They said don’t take Ghuggi as lead, and now they say there wouldn’t have been any Ardaas without Ghuggi bai. So have the courage and take that leap of faith.” Gippy equally praised Manish Bhatt, director of Sector 17. The duo came together for the hit BHUMIKA SHARMA At the trailer launch of Punjabi film Sector 17, lead star Prince Kanwaljit Singh and his team revealed how the jubilant spirits on the sets helped them give their best In their chosen SECTOR song Oscar. “I loved Manish’s work in Oscar. When I see him and Prince having come so far, it only fills me with pride.” Prince, who genuinely chooses a different path, believes in taking his team along. Encouraging and cracking jokes at the same time, he said, “I didn’t expect it but Bhumika has been so natural in the film.” Bhumika Sharma, the female star, called the film a learning experience. “I loved observing the process of action sequences. In the company of established actors, I learnt the nuances of the game.” Though she plays a regal character, “There will be moments of love and fun banter.” The plot of Sector 17 revolves around standing for one’s rights. Chandigarh was built on many villages and the film’s story is a fictional take on the past of City Beautiful. Prince Kanwaljit, who comes from a strong theatre background, has taken liberty to use English dialogues in the film. “It gives a ghaint flavour to the film,” he laughed. Gippy felt it took time for Prince to find his feet in the industry but now he is getting his due, “One cannot always complain about the past. My learning has been to let the bygones be bygones, and enjoy what you have. If our films work, it’s in the larger good of the industry.” Along with the Carry On Jatta actor, Gippy, was singer Singga to show solidarity with team Sector 17. (The film releases on November 15) HARMANDEEP SOOD, GIPPY GREWAL AND PRINCE KANWALJIT SINGH ‘I learned’ Nana Patekar says Vanvaasis one of his best films till date Timeless theme cted by Anil Sharliye bahot hi yaadgaar and dire sed Veteran star Nana Patekar mere meri best ma and will be relea . Yeh aaj tak ki has said that his journey in rahi e by Zee Studios. worldwid on mein se ek hai.” Vanvaas has been memo- film film will hit the theThe actor also shared that The one rable and called the film December 20. teaser of the film was all aters on of his best till date. 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Known for his tumultuous history in Hollywood, including a highprofile legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, Depp appears to be experiencing a notable career resurgence, particularly in Europe. His comeback began at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, where he starred in Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maiwenn. Modi, which premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival last month, explores the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani during a chaotic three-day period in war-torn Paris in 1916. In a candid interview, Depp discussed his connection to Modigliani and reflected on his own past struggles. Depp shared that the concept for Modi was originally suggested to him by Al Pacino back in 1997, when Pacino intended to direct the film. “Al was going to direct it at the Johnny Depp awarded at the Rome Film Festival time... then it sort of disappeared,” Depp recalled. More than two decades later, the project has finally come to fruition. Reflecting on his venture into directing, Depp remembered his first experience with The Brave, which faced harsh criticism. “It made me understand... you learn from that,” he noted during the interview. When asked if he sees himself in Modigliani, whose life was marked by emotional struggles, Depp humorously replied, “He is the exact opposite of me. I adore rejection.” How- ever, he acknowledged a shared sense of perseverance and authenticity, , “I do understand him in the sense that he stuck to his guns with his particular style.” Depp likened his recent experiences in the industry to navigating a ‘vast wilderness’and emphasised the personal growth that comes from adversity, “That vast wilderness taught me a whole lot.” In a reflective moment, Depp described his life’s ups and downs as a ‘soap opera’. He added, “I learned, man. Everything that we experience... you learn something somewhere along the way. So I don’t have any ill feelings towards anyone.” Regarding his relationship with Hollywood, Depp expressed a sense of liberation, “I had a few bouts with Hollywood... I had to get in there and whip it around a little bit.” He also acknowledged the challenges he has faced but emphasised his commitment to authenticity in his roles. “It’s good to be able to inhabit a character... some of that stuff can be used as available stimulus,” he concluded. — ANI