29062025-LSCB-01.qxd 6/28/2025 8:14 PM Page 1 c m y b EXCEL JOINS KHER FOR ‘TANVI’ Excel Entertainment has partnered with Anupam Kher Studios to distribute Tanvi The Great, releasing July 18. Directed by and starring Kher, the film features Shubhangi Dutt, Karan Tacker and Boman Irani. Scored by Oscarwinner M M Keeravani, the film is backed by NFDC and AA Films, and celebrates resilience and human spirit. TRIBUNE Life Tiger unleashed Tiger Shroff has released the teaser of his upcoming single Bepanaahh. Inspired by Michael Jackson, the video shows Shroff in peak form, with fans calling it his most intense outing yet. The full track is set to release on July 2. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 29 JUNE 2025 Press Play AGAIN! From Final Destination to Fantastic Four, 2025’s reboots are rewriting the rules Yathesht Pratiraj Phool FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES Y OU know how reboots used to feel? Like when you overhear a band covering a classic track — familiar chords, same lyrics, but somehow the soul’s missing? Yeah, 2025 didn’t get that memo. We’re only halfway through the year and already, it’s clear: this isn’t just a nostalgia run. It’s a full-blown creative recalibration. FATE DOESN’T FORGET CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Here’s the thing about Final Destination: for years, it was just creative death scenes strung together with teen panic and shaky lore. But Bloodlines? It doesn’t just throw people into the path of bizarre accidents — it builds a legacy of dread. The story flashes back to a 1968 high-rise collapse and follows the cursed bloodline of a survivor’s descendants. Suddenly, death isn’t random — it’s generational. Inevitable. Patient. And the MRI scene? Yeah, if you know, you definitely know. GROUNDED FANTASY Let’s be honest — live-action remakes usually lose something in translation. Especially when your lead actor is a dragon. But this one hit different. The new How to Train Your Dragon keeps the core of the story — the bond between Hiccup and Toothless — but trades cartoon clarity for emotional gravity. The clouds look real. The danger feels earned. And when they take flight, it is cinematic. DOUBLE TROUBLE, ONE LEGACY SUPERMAN Okay, on paper, this one sounds like a lot. You’ve got Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) from the OG trilogy teaming up with Mr Han (Jackie Chan) from the 2010 reboot. Two timelines. One dojo. And a new student — Li Fong (played by Ben Wang) — trying to survive New York. Karate Kid: Legends could’ve been a disaster. But instead, it clicked. There’s something beautiful about watching two aging masters with different philosophies shape a kid who doesn’t fit into either mold. The fights are great, sure — but it’s the quiet lessons that linger. NO SUPER SERUM SMURFS Sam Wilson’s first solo run as Captain America wasn’t flashy — and that’s what made it land. Brave New World trades explosions for ethical tension. Instead of saving the universe, Sam tries to save people who’ve lost trust in every- thing — including their heroes. Not everyone was on board. Some wanted more action, less talk. But others (and maybe they’re the louder ones in the long run) saw this for what it was. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON WHAT’S STILL LOADING Alright, let’s talk about what’s still coming. SUPERMAN (JULY 11) James Gunn’s reboot has everyone tense. Not because people don’t want Superman to work — they do. They’re just not sure he still fits in a world full of morally complicated anti-heroes and “gritty” rebrands. But from what’s been teased in the trailers so far, this ‘isn’t about brooding or trying to be edgy. It’s about making Superman human again. FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (JULY 25) Third time’s the charm? Nope — this time Marvel is going all out. The trailers don’t just tease family dynamics and retro-futurism — they bring in Galactus, the cosmic devourer and even hint at a Silver Surfer herald (played by Julia Garner). This isn’t some small-stakes origin story with a pop of colour — it’s a full-tilt cosmic showdown. KARATE KID: LEGENDS THE CONJURING: LAST RITES (SEPTEMBER) The Conjuring universe has been stretching its limbs for years. But this one promises something deeper: a look at the emotional and spiritual toll of chasing evil. Not just demons in dollhouses, but doubt. Loss. Faith fraying around the edges. If it delivers, it could be the rare horror finale that doesn’t just scare — but hurts a little. JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (JULY 2) Dinosaurs aren’t locked away anymore. They’re everywhere — and we’ve got to live with them. That’s the promise of Rebirth: a world that did not learn its lesson. With a mostly new cast and a fresh angle, this reboot isn’t trying to out-roar the original. It’s trying to remind us why it mattered. THE CONJURING: LAST RITES SO WHY KEEP REBOOTING? Let’s call it what it is: 2025 is the year of the reboot. But we’re not watching these stories again just because we miss them. We’re watching because we want them to mean something different now. Something more. What if Superman wasn’t about perfection? What if dragons didn’t just fly — but taught us how to lead? What if we stopped running from the past — and let it teach us? JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH Gone too soon: Kaanta Laga star dies Pancham’s timeless Shefali Jariwala, 42, found unresponsive at home; tributes pour in from Bollywood Actor and reality television star Shefali Jariwala, best known for her breakout appearance in the early 2000s hit music video ‘Kaanta Laga’, has died at the age of 42. Jariwala was reportedly found unresponsive at her residence in the Golden Rays-Y building in Mumbai’s Andheri suburb late Friday night. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Mumbai Police confirmed receiving information about her death at around 1 am on Saturday. They said her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem examination, and the exact cause of death remains unconfirmed. Shefali Jariwala became a household name in 2002 after starring in the remix of ‘Kaanta Laga’, a reimagining of a classic Lata Mangeshkar track from the 1972 film ‘Samadhi’. Her performance and unique look cata- pulted her to fame overnight. Beyond her music video fame, Jariwala was known for participating in the dancebased reality show ‘Nach Baliye’ alongside her husband and later appeared in the Salman Khan-hosted ‘Bigg Boss 13’, gaining further popularity and a loyal fan following. Just a week before her untimely death, Jariwala had posted a video on social media, showing herself getting ready for a shoot. She captioned the post: “It’s time for us to start living life. Like everything is working out in our favour.” The news of her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with several celebrities expressing their grief online. Singer Mika Singh wrote: “I’m deeply shocked, saddened and feeling a heavy heart… Our beloved star and my dearest friend @shefalijariwala has left us. Still can’t believe it. You will always be c m y b remembered for your grace, smile and spirit. Om Shanti.” Actor Kamya Punjabi tweeted: “I can’t get over this news...my heart is sinking. Shefali.” TV star Divyanka Tripathi echoed the sentiments: “Still can’t process the news about Shefali. Gone too soon. Deeply sad for her husband and the family.” Actor-comedian Kiku Sharda recalled working with her on web shows: “She was full of energy, full of life and always greeted all with a big, bright smile. Will miss you, Shefali, you were a beautiful soul. Rest in Peace. Om Shanti.” Fellow Bigg Boss 13 contestant Himanshi Khurana posted a picture with Jariwala and remarked, “Bigg Boss — that place is cursed, I think,” referencing the 2021 death of actor and Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla, who also died of cardiac arrest. Actor Aly Goni simply posted: “RIP Shefali.” — PTI symphony Rahul Dev Burman, fondly known as Pancham, was a legendary composer whose 28-year career began with Teesri Manzil (1966) and ended with 1942: A Love Story (1994). Son of iconic composer S D Burman, he trained in classical music under maestros like Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Samta Prasad. Though his early work, including Chhote Nawab and Bhoot Bungla, received modest attention, Teesri Manzil catapulted him to fame with hits like O haseena and Aaja aaja. He delivered timeless music for films such as Padosan, Kati Patang, Sholay, Amar Prem and Hare Rama Hare Krishna, often collaborating with Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle — his later wife. Bhosle credited him with transforming her vocal style through jazz, new rhythms and experimentation. His partnership with lyricist Gulzar produced lyrical gems in Ijaazat, Masoom and Aandhi. Known as a “music scientist,” Burman drew inspiration from everyday sounds, blending Indian classical music with global influences. Lyricist Javed Akhtar admired his instant compositions, such as Ek ladki ko dekha and Chehra hai ya chand. Despite a dip in the 1980s, Burman’s posthumous success with 1942: A Love Story reaffirmed his legacy. He died in 1994, aged 54, leaving behind music that only grew more revered over time. — PTI