23012025-LSTC-01.qxd 1/23/2025 12:09 AM Page 1 c m y b Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor’s magnum opus Padmaavat, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is all set to turn seven and the makers will be rereleasing the movie on January 24 to mark the milestone. TRIBUNE Life Calculated move Nonika Singh T R Madhavan, whose film Hisaab Barabar champions a common man’s crusade against corruption, says he is okay with his film dropping directly on OTT for the character would be lost. Stories of underdogs, of those who make it against all odds, say a rickshawallah’s son becoming an Indian Air Force pilot, are more potent than superhero sagas. These are Herculean efforts that surpass all other achievements and even stardom.” CONTENT IS KING NOW Of course, what made him say yes to Hisaab Barabar was also its unusual premise of banks surreptitiously cheating its customers of small, almost paltry amounts, yet making a killing for themselves in the process. Prior to signing the film, he had this uneasy feeling of not having any control over his accounts. In real life, however, he is not obsessed with numbers like his reel character. But yes one hisaab he would like to settle is recognition in consonance with his talent. And to those who dub him ‘Akshay Kumar of South’, his repartee is laced with annoyance, “Some figment of a foolish mind which puts one’s credibility at stake.” Indeed. For someone who has given us many block- busters in Hindi cinema too, what is his take on the muchtalked-about north-south alchemy. He says, “Content is now the king. Now a wellintended story, whether it comes from North or South, works wonders. THINKING MAN’S ACTOR The film also celebrates the collective power of society coupled with vast reach of social media. Whether the film, which drops on January 24, will be a conversationstarter, he assures, “It will make you rethink.” As does this thinking man’s actor. c m y b Hollywood star Ryan Gosling is in negotiations to headline a new Star Wars movie for Disneyowned Lucasfilm. Shawn Levy, the director of 2024 blockbuster Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine, will helm the project. CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 23 JANUARY 2025 Joining hands Ahsaas Channa says acting is a deeply personal journey Her take Singer B Praak and lyricist Jaani, have launched a new record label, Kripa Records. It is a devotional music label dedicated to celebrating Indian spirituality and culture. The label’s first release features singer Shreya Ghoshal crooning a soulful bhajan. The track will be released on January 27. “Devotional music has always held a special place in my heart,” shared B Praak. — IANS Winter Sale FLAT 40% S TA R T I N G TO DAY HROW any question at him and he has an instant, logical answer. Nothing catches the intelligent actor off guard. National Award-winning actor R Madhavan, known for superhits like Tanu Weds Manu, 3 Idiots and more, who will soon be seen in the lead role in Zee 5’s Hisaab Barabar, is okay with his film dropping directly on OTT. Web platforms are a familiar turf for the actor, who has been part of web series like Breathe and The Railway Men. During the days of pandemic, his film Maara too had a direct to OTT release. Today, he believes, “There is a firm line between what works on streamers and which films deserve a theatrical release.” If visual grandeur is what delineates a theatrical outing, on OTT, he states, “What you need are good performances and an intriguing storyline. On that count, Hisaab Barabar is an OTT film.” Since the film champions a common man’s crusade, we wonder if stardom too can be put to effective use to further societal causes. He says, “It is easy for me to play it like a star, but then the empathy In talks S TA R T I N G TO DAY PADMAAVAT RE-RELEASE ON JAN 24 OFF SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN S.C.O. 1130, SEC. 22-B, CHANDIGARH 9814006820 Sunday Open Actress Ahsaas Channa, who is known for Kota Factory, Modern Love Mumbai, Mismatched and others, has said that acting is a deeply personal journey, and for an actor to have an actor parent has no bearing on their craft. She, however, said that having an actor parent surely helps to understand the business side in the field of entertainment. Ahsaas is the daughter of actress Kulbir Kaur Badesron. She shared, “I’m not sure if being raised by an actor is fundamentally different from being raised by someone outside the industry, when it comes to developing your skills as a performer. I believe that acquiring the skill set for performing arts is a deeply personal journey”. She further mentioned, “While I deeply value my mother as an actor and cherish all the experiences she has gained, which have taught me so much, I also understand her perspective when she says that my performance and craft must ultimately be my own journey. — IANS
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