13042025-LSTL-01.qxd 4/12/2025 11:20 PM Page 1 c m y b JAAFERI’S X ACCOUNT HACKED Actor Jaaved Jaaferi has alerted his fans and followers on Instagram that his X account has been hacked. In a post, Jaaferi shared screenshots showing that he was unable to access his account. Jaaferi has asked his followers to complain to X about the security breach. TRIBUNE Being fit Life Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Friday shut down trolls who lately questioned his fitness. He dropped a video of him effortlessly climbing a tree and picking berries at his farm. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 13 APRIL 2025 This Baisakhi, let your outfit do the talking... Dance of tradition... Mona T HIS Baisakhi, folk legend Pammi Bai has an ambitious plan. On the lines of Indian Premiere League, Pro Kabaddi League and Hockey India League, he is announcing World Bhangra League. Introducing bhangra as a sport, the aim is to have the same format — making teams, auction of artistes and a world championship. On Baisakhi, renowned folk artiste Pammi Bai announces the World Bhangra League “The idea is to promote not just bhangra but to keep the youth away from drugs, earn money and help make Punjab prosperous again,” shared Pammi Bai, Punjabi folk singer and dancer. If back in time Baisakhi meant donning new clothes, starting the day at the gurdwara and going to fairs, indulging in pakodas and jalebis, in the last 25 years or so, his performances have been the mainstay of the celebrations. This Baisakhi is significant as it takes Pammi Bai to Suna —the birthplace of Udham Sing, and also the place where Bhangra got a stage makeover post Partition. “We will start the day by paying tributes to the rich land and the legends of Bhangra—Manohar Deepak, Bhana Ram Sunami (dholi) and Mangal Singh Suna- As fields turn golden and the festive rhythm of dhol echoes across the land, Baishakhi calls for colour, comfort and an unmistakable flair. Our favourite fashionistas are dishing out the inspiration we need to celebrate in style. From rich textures to dreamy silhouettes, here are some standout looks you can rock this Baisakhi. RASHA THADANI Sunshine simplicity: Rasha Thadani mi (algoja vadak). We will then announce the League.” Post Partition, it was in Sunam that Bhangra was performed on stage for the first time. Pammi Bai informs, “Manohar Deepak, and instrumentalists Bhana Ram Sunami and Mangal Singh Sunami, not just performed at the first Republic Day parade but also accompanied the first Prime Minister of the India, Jawaharlal Nehru, as part of a cultural exchange programme to China.” Pammi Bai fondly remembers the celebrations of the yore, breaking into, Toori tand sambh haadi vech wat ke/ Lambran te shahaan da hisaab katt ke/ Maarda damaame jatt mele aa gaya… For long Baisakhi meant farmers having harvested and sold the crops, and brought money back home for new clothes and celebrations at village fairs. He recalls how back in time, his village Jakhepal, near Sunam, had no halwai shop and village fairs were the only way to enjoy sweets. This Baisakhi too, he will ensure he visits the gurdwara, launch the Bhangra League and savour sweets with fellow artistes! The singer, who did a Baisakhi album, Mela Baishakhi Da, earlier, will also launch a single titled Balle Balle DJ Mix. Pammi Bai hopes the youth values our rich culture; on his part, he is putting in honest efforts for close to 40 years! Rasha opts for an effortlessly chic yellow kurta set that whispers elegance. With regal floral detailing, slim straps and a tasteful U-neckline, the outfit strikes a beautiful balance between modern minimalism and ethnic grace. Paired with a plain sharara and a sleek dupatta with golden floral accents, it’s a sunshine-ready look that doesn’t scream but sings. Pretty in ombre: Palak Tiwari Palak stuns in a soft pink ombré Anarkali, embroidered with delicate thread and sequin work. The flowy silhouette and glimmering details exude femininity and festivity in equal measure—ideal for twirling through the celebrations while keeping things graceful and photo-ready. PALAK TIWARI Understated glamour: Rakul Preet Singh Rakul’s shimmering beige kurta with a flattering V-neckline and matching sharara pants is all about subtle sheen and comfort. What takes the look up a notch is the pastel green dupatta edged with golden borders—a heavier, more ceremonial touch that balances the understated base with elegance. It’s an outfit that transitions seamlessly from a family lunch to an evening of celebrations. Neon nod: Sonakshi Sinha For those who love a punch of colour, Sonakshi’s neon yellow sharara set is a head-turner. Adorned with traditional gotta work, the ensemble balances boldness and heritage. The neon palette screams sunshine and joy, making it a bold but brilliant pick for Baishakhi revelries. Lady Gaga brings ‘Mayhem’ to the masses at Coachella Sing along American singer Lady Gaga returned to a massive audience for the first time in eight years to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday night, dancing with model skeletons, fighting a dancer dressed as a monster and serving up a surprise encore. “Welcome to my house of mayhem,” the Poker Face singer said from the stage. Lady Gaga weaved together songs from her 2025 Mayhem album as well as older ones, including Judas, Born This Way, and Poker Face. “I love you,” she said several times during the two-hour concert. In typically flamboyant style, she raced through costume changes, including a red gown, a black leotard, a feathery white dress and metallic armour with a cape. Lady Gaga, an LGBTQ+ icon who affectionately calls her fans ‘Little Monsters’, is known for activism within the community and openness about being a bisexual. Some men in the audience hugged and kissed, shouting their love for the 39-year-old. Her 2011 song, Born This Way, was dubbed a ‘gay anthem’, eventually spawning her Born This Way Foundation, with the goal to end ‘bullying and promote mental health awareness, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community’. The singer, songwriter and actor is known for upbeat pop music that incorporates electro-pop, dance, rock, house, jazz and experimental genres. — Reuters Festive fervour The Bodyguard remake in works Warner Bros. is set to bring a new version of the iconic 1992 film The Bodyguard to the big screen, with Sam Wrench, director of the 2023 Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film, attached to the project. This remake of the beloved classic, which originally starred Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, has been in development for several years. The studio has not yet revealed any casting details, but it has confirmed that Jonathan Abrams, the writer behind Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2, will pen the script for this updated iteration. This follows an earlier screenplay draft by Matthew Lopez, marking the latest attempt to bring the remake to life. — ANI c m y b RAKUL PREET SINGH & SONAKSHI SINHA