15022026-LSTL-01.qxd 2/14/2026 7:48 PM Page 1 c m y b O’ROMEO MINTS RS 9.01 CR Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s latest collaboration O’Romeo kickstarted its box office business on a “slow note”, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh. ‘’#ORomeo opened on a slow note, though collections multiplied as the day progressed particularly during the evening and night shows...” Adarsh posted on X. TRIBUNE Going solo Life Bollywood mush BHAI’S VALENTINE GIFT —MAIN HOON Marking Valentine’s Day, a romantic track Main Hoon from Salman Khan-starrer Battle of Galwan was unveiled on Saturday morning. As per the makers, Main Hoon, which is picturised on Salman and Chitrangda Singh, perfectly embodies the “love within a relationship, from moments of togetherness and laughter shared with family to the inevitable transition into solitude.” Nicole Kidman shared a picture of her pictured relaxing in a bed. “Happy Galentines,” she captioned the post. Kidman has divorced her husband Keith Urban. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 15 FEBRUARY 2026 The region rolled out red carpet for lovers, Cupid was only too happy to shoot, but his arrows had to pass through police barricades to hit his targets. Here are some vignettes from V-Day LOVE IN THE TIME OF BARRICADES If love conquers all, it clearly hasn’t met the heavy barricading along Chandigarh’s famed Geri Route. With police deployment across Sectors lining the stretch, and additional checks on Madhya Marg and Udyan Path, Cupid’s arrows are passing through more checkpoints than usual this year. Traffic regulation measures have turned romantic drives into slow-motion parades, as couples carefully navigate diversions to reach their dinner dates. Reaching popular restaurants and clubs feels less like a date and more like a treasure hunt, minus the map. “We left early for romance, but arrived late due to barricades,” laughed one youngster, stuck between cones and compliance. Meanwhile, the city’s hospitality scene is in full bloom. Most clubs were booked well in advance, with DJ nights, themed décor and curated Valentine’s Day dinner experiences promising candlelight, cuisine and curated playlists. For many, it’s a night to splurge, sparkle and celebrate — provided they can first decode the traffic puzzle. — Sheetal Caught between Cupid & Checkpoints SOHA SHARES HER CANDID MOMENTS Bollywood couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu have been married for years, and the spark between them hasn’t dimmed one bit. Their fun-loving chemistry keeps their love stronger than ever. On Valentine’s Day, Soha offered a sweet glimpse of her goofy, candid moments spent with Kunal. “Happy Valentines Day @kunalkemmu (red heart emoji)- directed by me, obviously!! #valentine,” she captioned the post. CHANDIGARH PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR ‘PALAT …PALAT…PALAT’ LOVE, THE TITANIC STYLE Couple Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra kickstarted Valentine’s Day 2026 celebrations in a filmy way. The star posted a picture in which she and Raj could be seen recreating the iconic pose from ‘Titanic’ film. “Filmy since day one! And unapologetically so...Happy Valentine’s Day my darling Cookie @onlyrajkundra,” she captioned the post. ‘MAN OF THE MATCH OF MY LIFE’ Love is in the air! Look at all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s latest Instagram Story. It exudes just love, love, and love. He reshared Instagram post of Maheika, who made it to Delhi in time to cheer for Pandya at his T20 World Cup Match against Namibia. She uploaded a cute picture of Pandya in which he can be seen holding a big bouquet of roses. “Made it to Delhi in time. Man of the match of my life,” Maheika captioned the post. IN SEARCH OF A SOULMATE When someone says ‘love’, we hear Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Romance. Valentine’s Day reminds us of love in the mustard fields of Punjab, with little yellow flowers and Simran running towards Raj. To celebrate this love, Sunset Cinema Club organised Valentine’s Week, with an outdoor-screening of the one-and-only Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge on February 14 and 50 First Dates on February 15 at Bella Vista, Sector 5, Panchkula. — Radhika Sharma P’KULA Most educational institutions, especially the all-girls’ colleges, witnessed thin attendance today as youngsters chose to spend Valentine’s Day with their loved ones. Soaked in the Valentine spirit, many students bunked classes to celebrate the occasion with friends, companions and soulmates. Namita (name changed), a BBA student, said she went to the campus but did not attend classes. Instead, she and four friends went for a long drive. “Had we told our families that we were stepping out to celebrate, we would never have been allowed. So, we made a plan, went for a long drive, had lunch at Haveli near Jalandhar,” she said. Jasdeep Bindra from Ombré restaurant said their specially designed menu reflected a distinct Valentine vibe. “We had the menu cards printed exclusively for the occasion,” he said. Meanwhile, police patrolling was intensified outside leading colleges to keep a check on eve-teasing. Youngsters were seen thronging markets and malls, watching movies and enjoying meals at restaurants. Several Valentine-themed parties were organised across the city. Keesha Live, along with her band, performed at Sutlej Club. Many restaurants and marketplaces arranged live music. At Yellow Chilli, every table was offered a complimentary cake on Valentine’s Day. Satinder Singh, the owner, said the offer was valid for every walk-in customer. Vinit, a resident of Sarabha Nagar, said she never misses celebrating Valentine’s Day. “I am going for a quiet dinner with my better half today, even though we have been married for 28 years. Age is just a number,” she said. — Shivani Bhakoo HIGH TEA FOR LOVEBIRDS To make Valentine’s Day special, The Heritage Trial Café-Sweet Sensations hosted a special Valentine’s Day themed High Tea, specially designed for lovebirds who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day by enjoying delicious desserts. Prakriti Jain, who owns the café along with her mother Anchal Jain, said, “Valentine’s Day is very popular amongst the people as it gives an opportunity to lovers to express their deep admiration to each other.” — Navneet Rathore SHIMLA LUDHIANA PHOTO: LALIT KUMAR PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN RANDEEP HOODA’S V-DAY WISH FOR LIN Father-to-be Randeep Hooda on Saturday took to Instagram and penned an adorable Valentine’s Day wish for his wife Lin Laishram and to “the little heartbeat growing within”. Taking to Instagram, Randeep wrote, “I found love in her eyes... and now I see our future in her smile. #HappyValentine’s Day to my heart and the little heartbeat growing within.” WORDS OF LOVE A candlelight, a quiet corner, coffee and conversation. Nothing like a soft, expression of love. On Valentine’s Day, 20 individuals, from all age groups, came together at Kaffiene, a coffee and culture space to share and show love to books. A silent reading party hosted by Timeless Amritsar and Kaffiene was an absolute expression of love, one for self and for literature. — Neha Saini AMRITSAR c m y b MAKING MEMORIES February is the month of love and it has been visibly so in Jalandhar. Having celebrated many themed days throughout the week — Kiss Day, Hug Day, Chocolate Day and Propose Day, the finale came today with the couples dressed in their best formals, partying and making memories together on the Valentine’s Day. Almost all cafes, restaurants and hotels in the city arranged the best settings for the day to make the couples get that romantic, fairy tale ambience as they spend quality time with one another. A popular hangout in Urban Estate, Mizani, created a dreamy canopies with flowing red drapes. Live music added charm for the perfect date. Several restaurants also had an option of offering small gifts. — Deepkamal Kaur JALANDHAR PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH