08112025-LSTL-01.qxd 11/8/2025 12:24 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Gratitude Life Rashmika Mandanna is full of gratitude for rumoured fiancé Vijay Deverakonda following his show of support for The Girlfriend. Rashmika took to X and wrote, “It IS something powerful...” LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 8 NOVEMBER 2025 Love turns into lullabies Proud parents now, Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif have a love story straight from a movie script Mona F ROM reel banter to real romance, Bollywood’s A listers Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif – love story is one of the most endearing ones! Their journey began with laughter and charm on a glitzy award show stage. During a playful segment, Vicky jokingly proposed to Katrina as the song Mujhse Shaadi Karogi played in the background. “Why don’t you find a nice boy like me and get married?” he teased — unaware that this cheeky moment would become the beginning of a real-life love story. Vicky about his ‘fondness’for Kat, his grin said it all. On Koffee With Karan appearance, Katrina revealed that she hadn’t known much about Vicky before meeting him at a party. “He wasn’t even on my radar,” she admitted with a smile. “But when I met him, I was won over!” A royal wedding in Rajasthan After months of speculation, the couple tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan, in December 2021. The festivities came replete with haldi, mehandi and sangeet with a grand wedding on December 9. Katrina dazzled in a red and gold lehenga, while Vicky wore a golden sherwani. The family that posts together It’s beautiful to see the couple gel with their extended family. Whether Sunny Kaushal posting for his loving ‘bhabhi’ on socials or Katrina sharing pictures with her mother-in-law on Karwa Chauth, its every bit dreamy. The sweet journey to parenthood In September, Vicky and Katrina shared their next big milestone — pregnancy. The couple announced the news with a polaroid shot of the maternity shoot, with Vicky lovingly cradling Katrina’s baby bump. Their caption read, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” They got a baby boy! A party, a conversation & the spark The two crossed paths again at a party, where friendship began to bloom. Even before they met, Katrina had confessed on Koffee With Karan that she’d love to work with Vicky. When Karan later shared this with Vicky on another episode, his dramatic “fainting” reaction went viral . Chemistry on & off screen Their bond deepened over time. Even when comedian Kapil Sharma teased And on November 7, the couple announced the arrival of their baby boy. Their joint statement on Instagram read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. — Katrina & Vicky.” The announcement flooded social media with love and congratulations from fans and celebs alike, including Manish Malhotra, Neha Dhupia, Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. Ravneet Kaur F ROM March’s lotus ponds to November’s starlit skies, 2025 became Bollywood’s year of tender beginnings. The spectacle faded into sincerity; the spotlight turned toward the cradle. In every note, pastel and prayer, these stories remind us — love’s truest sequel is life itself. Because this year, Bollywood didn’t just celebrate romance; it embraced rebirth. It was on November 7 when the news broke — Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal welcomed their baby boy. A card wrapped in soft blues and gold, adorned with a teddy in a royal pram, carried their message of joy: “Our bundle of joy has arrived.” The design felt like a lullaby in print — classic, elegant and deeply personal. Within hours, wishes poured in from across the industry. Among the sweetest was Parineeti Chopra’s message, hinting at new friendships already forming: “Play dates just got their newest member! Congratsss mamma and papa!” Just weeks earlier, Parineeti and her husband Raghav Chadha had painted social media pastel with their own announcement — the arrival of their baby boy. Their note read, “First we had each other, now we have everything.” It was tender and lyrical — a love story now anchored in lullabies. The mint-and-cream stripes of their card mirrored the couple’s calm yet cheerful energy. Bollywood’s baby bloom From Katrina and Vicky’s starlit November joy to Athiya and Rahul’s serene March debut, 2025 became Bollywood’s softest season — of pastel cards, proud parents and play dates waiting to happen Before that, in the heart of the monsoon, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra had shared their pink-hued happiness — the birth of their baby girl. “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed,” they wrote, in a design that glowed with watercolour hearts and gold lettering. And it all began back in March, with still waters and two swans. Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul were the first to share their joy — a baby girl, announced through a minimalist card that whispered peace instead of pomp. Four announcements, four hues of joy — together painting 2025 as Bollywood’s most heartwarming love story yet. CHAT UP CALLING ALL JUNG KOOK FANS THE TRAILER OF MICHAEL WHEN GLEN POWELL MET TOM CRUISE MOHANLAL’S THUDARUM HEADS TO IFFI The trailer of Michael, a biographical drama based on late pop star Michael Jackson, is finally out. The movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. Michael stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s own nephew, in a stunning and emotionally charged portrayal of the global icon who changed the face of music and dance. The film also features Miles Teller, Larenz Tate, and Laura Harrier in pivotal roles. The biopic is set to be released in theatres on April 24, 2026. Tom Cruise arrived full of support at the screening of Glen Powell’s new film, The Running Man. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a happy picture, showing him posing with Glen Powell as the duo held onto special popcorn boxes that featured the film’s title. “Another great night out with my friends at the movies! You guys crushed it, congratulations! I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and ate way too much popcorn.” Tom Cruise wrote in his caption. Malayalam star Mohanlal’s latest film Thudarum has been officially selected at the upcoming 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Expressing pride over the particular milestone, Mohanlal took to his X handle and confirmed the selection. “Honoured and delighted to share that #Thudarum is an official selection at the 56th International Film Festival of India in the Indian Panorama category. Thank you for this incredible recognition,” he wrote. c m y b BTS member Jung Kook's global exhibition Golden: The Moments will be held at Mumbai's Mehboob Studio from December 12 to January 11.