29102024-LSTL-01.qxd 10/28/2024 11:46 PM Page 1 c m y b DARING ESCAPES IN LIFE On October 26, HistoryTV18 returned with the thrilling second season of History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman. This gripping eight-part series, based on real-life incidents, prison breaks and more, will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 pm. TRIBUNE Surprise! Life PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN Taylor Swift treated fans to a surprise performance with fellow popstar Sabrina Carpenter during her ‘Eras Tour’ stop in New Orleans on Saturday night. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 29 OCTOBER 2024 It’s a family affair! Shivani Bhakoo For Rajni Bector, whose multi-crore company Cremica started from a small kitchen in Ludhiana, Diwali is a special affair. The entire family gets together for the festival, hold feasts and prayers, indulge in chitchat, and exchange gifts with relatives as well as their team members. “Diwali has changed a lot in all these years as compared to when I got married in 1957. In those days, the Rajni Bector (sitting, second from left) with her family Now, Mirzapur: The Film... Prime Video’s popular series Mirzapur is getting a theatrical movie, based on the award-winning crime thriller franchise. It will features iconic characters, including Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit and Munna Tripathi, the streamer announced on Monday. Created by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, Mirzapur: The Film is scheduled for a release in 2026. Actors Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are set to return as Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit. Also back in the fray is Divyenndu’s Munna Tripathi, who starred in a guest role in the third season of Mirzapur, which premiered in July. “Stree star Abhishek Banerjee, who plays the role of the compounder in the series, will star in the film too. Manish Menghani, director – Content Licensing, Prime Video India, said, Mirzapur has established itself as one of the most-loved franchises among audiences of today’s era with its nuanced characters, unforgettable dialogues and riveting storyline. We take pride in crafting tailored content that reflects the diverse tastes of our viewers and are committed to backing local stories that resonate deeply, and engage on a personal level, allowing them to connect with narratives that are both authentic and immersive.” He added, “As Mirzapur continues to garner widespread acclaim, we are ecstatic to expand this franchise into theatres, offering fans a thrilling cinematic experience. In collaboration with our long-standing partner that shares our creative vision, Excel Entertainment, this ambitious announcement marks a new exciting chapter in the world of Mirzapur as we embark on this new journey.” Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment said it is a ‘landmark milestone’ for the banner to bring Mirzapur to audiences yet again, but this time on the big screen. Following the nationwide theatrical release, the film will be available for streaming to Prime members in India and across the globe eight weeks after its release. The first season of Mirzapur premiered in 2018. Its success spawned a follow-up chapter, which arrived on Prime Video in 2020. Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Lilliput, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Anangsha Biswas and Neha Sargam have also starred in the series, across the three seasons. — PTI Ali Fazal & Pankaj Tripathi c m y b Diwali vibes are different in the present times, says renowned businesswoman Rajni Bector sweets and other things were sent to people, who had lost their near and dear ones and the reason given was that since there was tragedy in the family, they would not be able to get sweets and all. But with changing times, the festival is totally different today. Starting from organis- ing lavish parties to playing cards; the best of food and drinks, Diwali has taken a new shape. But going with the flow, we all enjoy the festival with the younger generation,” says Rajni. She says they also do their bit for the underprivileged on Diwali. Bector adds, “We have adopted underprivileged children and sponsor their education. We have many vans along with doctors to take care of medical emergencies of villagers around the area. We also donate at religious places.” Though the three sons, Ajay Bector, Akshay Bector and Anoop Bector, with their wives, Samira, Geeta and Rashmi, respectively, are settled at different places, they all make it a point to meet on Diwali and make it a special affair.