15092025-LSTL-01.qxd 9/14/2025 9:22 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE SALMAN CHANNELS PATRIOTISM Salman Khan paid a courtesy visit to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta. The visit came amid his shooting schedule in Leh for film Battle of Galwan. HOT eat CHAAT CENTRAL N chandigarh ESTLED on the Dharamsala-Palampur road, near Sacred Heart School, Chatori Gully has quickly become a go-to vegetarian hotspot since its launch in October 2020. Loved by both young and old, the restaurant offers a delightful mix of cuisines — from authentic chaat and South Indian food to Chinese, Western fast food and rich North Indian meals. The addition of a tandoor and a full main course menu has added to its growing popularity. Festival days see a rush for their homemade mithai and namkeens, with bulk orders pouring in. Open seven days a week, Chatori Gully offers home delivery through all major platforms in Dharamsala. The venue also hosts small birthday and kitty parties and features ample parking for visitors. Whether you’re craving street-style snacks or hearty meals, Chatori Gully promises an authentic, satisfying veg experience. play FITNESS FUSION N EXUS ELANTE, in collaboration with The Fufu Turtle community, successfully hosted The FUFU FEST today, bringing together the city for a one-of-a-kind celebration of fitness, culture and community spirit. The city’s favourite shopping hub transformed into a vibrant track where over 1,000 participants came together across multiple race categories designed for all levels of runners. What began as a run evolved into a festival, creating an atmosphere of energy, positivity and togetherness. Beyond the run, participants enjoyed a wide range of experiences — from music and cold plunges to insightful conversations with wellness professionals and creator-led wellness activities. The celebration concluded on a high note with a lively coffee rave, leaving everyone charged and connected. Life In the magic of A Jugnuma Bajpayee found truth Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj’s film, starring Shahid Kapoor in the lead role, has been titled O’ Romeo and is set to release in theatres on February 14. Also featuring Triptii Dimri, the film marks the fourth collaboration for Kapoor and Bhardwaj. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 15 SEPTEMBER 2025 ISTOCK Dharamsala WHAT’S Romeo revealed CTOR Manoj Bajpayee says his latest film Jugnuma helped him reconnect with himself and his sense of purpose as the project came to him at a time when he was weighed down by existential questions that left him restless and uncertain. The actor recalled taking a break of nearly a year, despite being lined up for The Family Man because he found himself questioning his purpose, his craft, and even the routine of daily life. “I was at a juncture in my life, when the questions were becoming very intense, and they were all existential issues. I was very much troubled. It was so much trouble that I stopped working for eight to 10 months, almost no film, nothing. “I was not doing anything. The whole The Family Man thing that was about to happen, the dates were one year away, for that one year I did not work,” Bajpayee said. Adding to the sense of dislocation, the actor and his family had just moved into a new house. “We shifted into a new society, the society was new, the house was not our home. But the questions were way too troublesome for me, I had to find an answer and I was not able to,” he said. It was in this state of unease that the script of Jugnuma arrived. Directed by Raam Reddy of Thithi fame, the film is steeped in magical realism, tackles themes such as generational trauma, village legends, and mysticism. Bajpayee said he read it once, then twice, and felt it spoke directly to his struggles. “I felt that everything that I was going through, and all the questions that I was looking at, this film would solve for me. “It was so beautifully engraved in this story — about attachment, about detachment, about who I am, what exactly is my purpose, why am I here. So, all of those questions were like a boulder on Bhatt’s new find: Arhaan! Mahesh Bhatt’s upcoming love story, Tu Meri Poori Kahani marks the big-screen debut of newcomer Arhaan Pateel, who will be playing the lead role of Rohan. This decision to launch a fresh face instead of an established star is a classic move from the Bhatt camp, which is known for introducing new talent to Bollywood. Small town to silver screen my chest, and Jugnuma answered everything for me when I read it, and that prompted me to be with the film, to find more beautiful things for myself, which I did eventually,” he said. Jugnuma, set in the late 1980s in the Himalayas, features Bajpayee as Dev, the patriarch of an orchard estate, who discovers mysteriously burnt trees in his sprawling estate that unsettle his world. The actor praised Reddy for his extraordinary storytelling approach, “I don’t know which world that he has come from, this young man has so much to tell and offer.” Reflecting on his early years in the industry, Bajpayee said, “Satya gave me a career; I wanted to be very truthful to it. There was too much hard work after that, like the kind of films that I wanted to do, they were not getting made. I had only one choice, either I sit at home or do a small, meaningful film. When I took that decision, I felt liberated. I was completely away from this rat race of Mumbai industry. I was very happy helping in making those films as an actor and also helping the producer to reach the end goal of releasing the film, and that has been my life for so many years, like going to the festivals.” Jugnuma, which released in theatres across the country on Friday, earned rave reviews, winning acclaim at the Berlin and Leeds International Film Festivals — where it bagged Best Film and also receiving a special jury prize at Mumbai’s MAMI Film Festival. Actors Deepak Dobriyal, Priyanka Bose, and Tillotma Shome round out the cast of Jugnuma. It is presented by Guneet Monga and Anurag Kashyap. — PTI Arhaan Pateel’s journey is a quintessential Bollywood dream. Hailing from the small town of Sehore in Madhya Pradesh, Arhaan had no prior acting experience and was working a regular job. His authentic, down-toearth demeanour caught the attention of the film’s producers. Tu Meri Poori Kahani is a collaborative effort led by some of the industry’s finest. Mahesh Bhatt is the creative visionary, with Anu Malik handling the film’s music. The production is led by Ajay Murdia and Vikram Bhatt. Suhrita Das is at the helm as director. Paws & pose love IT’S A ‘CLAY’ DATE M ISTOCK amritsar OVE over conventional meet-cutes and dinner dates — “clay dates” are taking over. What started as a social media trend has now turned real, with couples and friend groups opting to spend time together by unleashing their creative side. A “clay date” is an informal term for a pottery or claymodelling workshop that’s rapidly growing in popularity. These sessions are typically held in relaxed studio settings and are designed for individuals, couples, or friends to enjoy a fun, hands-on creative experience with clay. They are beginner-friendly, and include all necessary materials, allowing participants to create their own pottery pieces. One such curated event, called Sip, Sculpt, Stories, was recently held at Café Delhi Heights, Amritsar, where people from all walks of life came together to connect. These curated events come at a nominal price, it’s a small investment compared to the immersive experience they offer. Rubio’s stunning canine couture at NYFW Anthony Rubio took centre stage at Sony Hall in New York City, showcasing his stunning canine couture collection for Spring/Summer 2026. Hosted by the Runway 7 collective, the event featured Anthony’s “family” of dog models strutting alongside human models dressed in matching or complementary outfits. Among the styles stealing attendees’ hearts were glittery floralinspired designs on the models, paired perfectly with poodles wearing similarly charming floral patterns in shades of green, yellow, and purple. Rubio first put dogs as runway models at New York Fashion Week in 2012, and has been a regular since. He is as passionate about fashion as animal welfare! c m y b Walk like a girl! Prabal Gurung unveiled his Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week, hosted at the historic St. Bartholomew’s Church. The collection drew inspiration from Gurung’s memoir Walk Like A Girl. The line-up mixed relaxed day dresses with sleeveless, loose silhouettes that tapered at the knees before flaring out, paired with knit sweaters and pants. Eveningwear included intricate strapless gowns and dramatic designs with sweeping backs, crafted with artisanal handwork.