11052026-LSTC-01.qxd 5/11/2026 12:19 AM Page 1 c m y b BELLA CIAO PLAYS ON Netflix has confirmed the expansion of the Money Heist universe. A new teaser, The world of Money Heist continues, and an Instagram post hinted at further projects ahead of ‘Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine’. TRIBUNE Life Shilpa Shetty to host A T 19, Param is still figuring things out, but the certainty lies in one place. “Music just always felt like mine,” she says. Growing up in Moga, her journey into music wasn’t mapped out through training or structure. “It was a simple life, no formal training or anything like that. But people around me would notice my voice and that gave me confidence early on.” What followed was a gradual immersion into the world she now occupies. “Then I started going to cyphers… being around people who were actually making music and something just shifted.” That shift found its first big expression in That Girl, a track that catapulted her into the spotlight. “I was so new I didn’t even know what kind of expectations to have. I just kept checking my phone and seeing people react and it didn’t feel real.” “When something is genuine, people feel it. I wasn’t trying to fit into anything with that song, I was just being myself. And I think that’s what travelled.” But viral success comes with its own pressures. The expectation to recreate a moment, to match or surpass it, can creep in. Param acknowledges it, but resists being consumed by it. “Of course, a little bit. I think that’s natural. Actor will host a new Hindi comedy-cooking series set to be streamed on ZEE5 The 10-episode series, produced by Lil Frodo Productions House, will feature six Gen Z celebrities cooking alongside their mothers while navigating emotional conversations, family dynamics and generational differences. The contestants include Sunita Ahuja with daughter Tina Ahuja, Urvashi Dholakia with son Kshitij Dholakia, Tanya Mittal with mother Sunita Mittal, Gullu with mother Munesh Tanwar, Shahida Ansari with nephew Afghan, and Bhagyashre Sharma with mother Rinju Sharma. — ANI Sanjay Dutt shares tribute to Nargis Dutt Sanjay Dutt marked Mother’s Day with a tribute to his late mother Nargis Dutt, sharing a series of nostalgic blackand-white photographs. It featured childhood images, including one of a young Sanjay held by Nargis Dutt, alongside family moments. He wrote, “Mumma, I miss you. I wish you were here with me. Your love and blessings are always with me.” — ANI shimla PAGES IN THE HILLS B IBLIOPHILES are in for a treat as Shimla Book Festival has started. The festival is being held at the Multipurpose Hall in Gaiety Theatre. From fiction to non- fiction to children books, one can get their favourite books at affordable prices. The festival is on till May 16. culture UNBUILT VISIONS chandigarh A RT enthusiasts are in for a unique experience as the exhibition ‘Humanist Modernity: The Unbuilt Chandigarh of Maciej Nowicki’ is set to be inaugurated at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 C by H Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, in the presence of Dr Piotr Antoni Switalski, Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Poland. SOULFUL EVENING M USIC lovers are in for a soulful evening as ‘Shaam-E-Mehfil with Papon’ is all set to take place at Nexus Elante Mall. The concert (on May 16) promises a mehfil-style experience filled with ghazals and evergreen Bollywood classics. Tthe singer will take audiences on a nostalgic musical journey blending timeless tunes with contemporary charm. Who’s That Girl! Music isn’t a competition, not even with your own past work, says singer Param, who after delivering the hit track, That Girl, gets experimental with her music But I try not to overthink it.” Her follow-up track, Diary, reflects instinct to move forward rather than repeat. “It was such a different kind of song, much softer, more quiet, and I had to trust that it was okay for it to be different,” she says, adding, “Music isn’t a competition, not even with your own past work.” The song itself draws from deeply personal spaces. “Some feelings are too personal to even say out loud… you can only really confide in yourself,” she explains. “First love, growing up…those small, quiet emotions that stay with you, From Ahaan Pandey to Abhay Verma, four debutants we are waiting to see again! One film, massive impact! In an industry that rarely pauses for newcomers, a fresh crop of debutants has managed to do the unthinkable — deliver first films that didn’t just work, but roared at the box office. With momentum on their side, all eyes are on their second film. Here’s a look at the young names whose second outing is already one of the most anticipated moves in Bollywood… AHAAN PANDAY: After making a splash with his debut in Saiyaara, Ahaan has quickly positioned himself as a commercial frontrunner. With his next already lined up with Ali Abbas Zafar, expectations are sky-high for a follow-up that matches, if not surpasses, his explosive start. His look from the film is already creating buzz, increasing the anticipation. ABHAY VERMA: Abhay’s debut film Munjya not only broke Bollywood’s dry spell but also proved he isn’t here just for screen time, but for substance. With projects such as Shoojit Sircar’s JC opposite Shanaya Kapoor and Laikey Laikaa with Rasha Thadani in the pipeline, he’s leaning into layered storytelling and performance-driven cinema, making his second chapter an intriguing watch. ANEET PADDA: After turning heads with her play CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 11 MAY 2026 Gurnaaz Maa Hai Na WHAT’S HOT love Healing trip Pamela Anderson and Debbie Harry will star in comedy film Maitreya, directed by Jonathan Krisel from a script by Samuel D Hunter. The film follows a New Age healer travelling to India after learning her estranged father is dying. debut success in Saiyaara, Aneet is already onto her next big move with Shakti Shalini. Backed by strong storytelling, her trajectory signals a star who’s here for the long run. SARA ARJUN: Having wooed the audiences as Yalina in Dhurandhar, Sara now steps into a full-fledged leading role in an upcoming film by Imtiaz Ali. It’s a transition that the audiences are watching closely. In an industry where attention spans are short and competition relentless, these debutants have managed to do the hardest part, arrive and be remembered. But if the first film earns applause, it’s the second that tests staying power. (With inputs by Dharam Pal) c m y b I wanted to put that into a song.” For her, showing that side required its own kind of courage. “Vulnerability takes courage too.” Not every release, however, meets expectations, and Param is candid about that reality. “It can be a quiet kind of feeling… like you put something out and it doesn’t land the way you hoped,” she says. “But I try to see it as part of the process. Not everything is for everyone, and that’s okay.” Being recognised so early has also brought comparisons, often to established names in Punjabi music. While she sees it as a compliment, she’s aware of the weight it carries. “At 19, when people already have expectations of you… finding your own identity through all of that, that takes time. I’m still finding my space, honestly.” Param’s new single, IDC, is a bold, carefree anthem that captures the unapologetic spirit of youth. “IDC centres around the idea of letting go of expectations and living life entirely on your own terms. I’ve attempted at bringing a fresh female perspective to themes of freedom and self-expression.” For now, Param isn’t rushing to define the future.