19092025-LSTC-01.qxd 9/18/2025 7:54 PM Page 1 c m y b BOONG’S THEATRICAL RELEASE Lakshmipriya Devi’s critically acclaimed Manipur-based film Boong is set to release in theatres on September 19 after garnering fame at the Toronto International Film Festival, Asia Pacific Screen Awards, International South Asian Film Festival 2024 and other renowned film festivals around the world. TRIBUNE The host Life Actor and TV host Mario Lopez is set to host the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, taking place on October 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 19 SEPTEMBER 2025 Suhana Khan, Aryan Khan, Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh Khan Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Isha Ambani & Navya Naveli Nanda Here’s peep into The Ba***ds of Bollywood premiere Fan, frenzy & a filmy story The Ba***ds of Bollywood drops on Netflix; fans can’t stay calm! Mona W HEN Bollywood Badshah’s son debuts, the world takes notice. As The Ba***ds of Bollywood, written and directed by Aryan Khan, hit Netflix, major dailies had live updates to the release reactions. Aryan’s larger-than-life drama on the inner workings of Bollywood takes the ‘nepo kid’ charge head on. Let’s take a moment to notice that Aryan may fall in the family league, but Shah Rukh Khan made it on his own being an outsider in Mumbai! The seven-episode series follows Aas- maan Singh (Lakshya), an ambitious newcomer with dreams as big as the silver screen. We all know by now that Bollywood’s biggest stars are part of this venture. From Salman Khan’s cameo to Ranveer Singh-Karan Johar fake fight on who made whose career, singers Diljit Dosanjh’s track to Badshah, SS Rajamouli, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh himself making an entry. There is more… a possible dig at Sameer Wankhede? Fans couldn’t keep calm. But before that, this is how the A-listers greeted Aryan’s initiation. “All the best @aryan beta, may this be the start of something truly amazing. Congratulations to the proud parents, @iamsrk & @gaurikhan on such an incredible beginning!,” wrote Akshay Kumar. Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia wrote, “Not Star but ***’s are born!! What an entertaining and spoofy goofy first episode of #aryanKhan’s @NetflixIndia show!! Bhai Binge Karna padega!!!” “Watching you Ananya take this leap into direction Aryan Panday & feels truly special. The Bads of BolAnya Singh lywood isn’t just a film — it’s your voice, your vibe, your vision. Rooting for you as you turn the camera towards a whole new way of looking at things. Proud doesn’t even cut it. Let’s just say — Lights. Camera. Legacy.,” wrote Suniel Shetty. “We have a fab new director in the house! Congratulations on a solid debut @___aryan___ Can’t wait to watch the remaining episodes.. and as Samay will say.. crazzzyyy show hai mere bhai, posted Vijay Varma. Divas & dudes of Bollywood The premiere of The Ba***ds of Bollywood turned into a starstudded gathering, with the arrival of celebrities, industry A-listers, and prominent personalities gracing the red carpet on Wednesday evening. Bringing much glamour and glitz, attendees’ high-fashion statements clearly turned into a celebration of entertainment and style. Among the first ones were the Ambanis, including Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, his wife, Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani, son Akash Ambani, his wife Shloka Mehta, daughter Isha Ambani, and their youngest daughter-inlaw, Radhika Merchant. Shah Rukh Khan made a stylish entry at the premiere, joined by his entire family. SRK arrived at the event with his wife, Gauri Khan and kids, Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. — ANI Madhuri Dixit (L-R) Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Radhika Merchant, Vicky Kaushal, Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta Ambani, Bobby Deol & Karan Johar CHAT UP SUPPORT FOR JIMMY KIMMEL Hollywood blasted the White House for targeting free speech after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's talk on Wednesday under regulatory threats from Donald Trump's administration, rallying behind the late-night comic after his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel had suggested in his monologue that Kirk's allies were using his death to "score political points". IT’S HAPPENING JWALA GUTTA ON BREASTFEEDING The 47th Annual Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan will present a Veena recital by Carnatic musician Ramana Balachandran today at the Strawberry Fields High School Auditorium, Sector 26, Chandigarh at 6.30 pm. Tabla maestro Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra will also perform. Neha Dhupia’s initiative, Freedom To Feed, continues to bring impactful conversations around motherhood, breastfeeding, and the challenges women face in balancing personal and professional lives. This time, the platform welcomed ace Indian badminton player and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Jwala Gutta, who joined Neha for a candid talk. Jwala earlier made headlines for her thoughtful contribution of donating 30 litres of breast milk to help other infants in need. c m y b Deepika dropped from Kalki 2898 AD Deepika Padukone is facing a rough patch when it comes to big projects. After she was reportedly replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, the actress has now been officially dropped from another major film —the sequel to Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD. The production house Vyjayanthi Movies took to its X account on Thursday to make the announcement. In their statement, the makers said that they decided to part ways with Deepika after ‘careful consideration’, adding that a film like Kalki deserves a higher level of “commitment.” —ANI