24052026-LSTL-01.qxd 5/23/2026 11:55 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE STANDING OVATION FOR KHER New role Life Anupam Kher has celebrated a major milestone in his theatre journey after receiving back-toback standing ovations for his play, Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane, in Delhi. “Two different shows. Two completely different audiences. But one unanimous standing ovation!” Kher wrote on social media. Julia Roberts is set to feature and produce the film adaptation of Katy Hays’ forthcoming novel Home Economics. Roberts’ latest work is After the Hunt, which released in 2025. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 24 MAY 2026 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan exudes glamour in Amit Aggarwal’s gown Here comes the Queen of Cannes! C ANNES veteran and Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Friday marked a stunning presence on the red carpet of the prestigious global film festival. Her look was truly worth the wait. Fans had been eagerly waiting for her appearance as Aishwarya arrived during the last leg of the film festival. Representing L’Oreal at the gala, Aishwarya opted for Amit Aggarwal’s custom sculptural gown. For this year’s appearance, Aggarwal designed Luminara, a couture creation centred around the idea of light in motion. The piece explores light not simply as illumination, but as energy, movement, and force; translated through sculptural construction and engineered craftsmanship. At the core of the garment is Aggarwal’s signature Crystal Vein embroidery technique, developed over more than 1,500 hours of meticulous handwork. Thousands of crystalline linear embellishments have been individually placed across the gown, held together through an intricate lattice-like structure that binds the crystal veins seamlessly across the Nepali film Elephants in the Fog has created history by becoming the first film from the country to win at Cannes, taking home the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the 79th edition of the world’s most prestigious film festival. Written and directed by Abinash Bikram Shah in his feature debut, the film was also the first Nepali film to be selected in the segment, which runs parallel to the main competition for the Palme d’’Or and highlights emerging filmmakers and distinctive storytelling voices. Set in Thori, a forested village in Nepal’’s southern Terai plains, Elephants in the Fog follows the lives of transgender women living on the margins of their community. chandigarh GO NUTS R ENOWNED Athlete Harmilan Bains and Nutrition & Wellness consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy will share insights on how California Almonds can serve as a simple everyday super-food choice to support overall health . The event is on May 26 at Hyatt Regency. chandigarh play FUN TIME G IVE your child a summer to remember with Summer Camp 2026 at Alliance Française de Chandigarh — a delightful blend of creativity, fun, and French learning designed especially for children aged 8–11 years. From June 1 to 25, young learners can explore the French language at Alliance Française de Chandigarh. love ludhiana “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always approached Cannes with a strong sense of individuality and evolution. With Luminara, Mohit and I wanted to create something that felt less like a garment and more like an energy field around her. The piece explores the idea of light as strength, movement, and transformation; while honouring the extraordinary radiance she has carried through decades on the global stage” said Aggarwal. Aishwarya was all hearts as she happily posed for the shutterbugs at The French Riviera. Now, fans can’t wait to see what she’ll wear for the closing ceremony. —ANI SHE’S WORTH IT! Later, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivered another memorable fashion moment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival as she attended L’Oreal Paris’ annual Lights On Women’s Worth gala in a romantic blush pink ensemble by Sophie Couture. Appearing on the French Riviera, the Cannes veteran embraced soft glamour in a custom baby pink gown featuring a heart-shaped fitted silk silhouette paired with a flowing chiffon cape and embellished floral detailing. Her beauty look featured a muted rose-pink lip, matte base and classic winged eyeliner that matched the soft pastel palette of the ensemble. The appearance marks Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 24th year at Cannes. Elephants in the Fog creates history at Cannes, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize WHAT’S HOT eat CHIC CHOICE G body to create the effect of illuminated pathways moving across the body. Designed to interact dynamically with movement and light, the embroidery continuously refracts and transforms as the wearer moves, giving the garment an almost kinetic quality. For Amit Aggarwal, the collaboration with stylist Mohit Rai and Aishwarya represents a convergence of cinematic presence and couture innovation. ET ready for a fashion-filled day at NOORAN – The Multi Designer Store on May 25, where statement western wear will be offered at irresistible sale prices. Discover the season’s most-loved trends, chic wardrobe essentials, and standout designer pieces. Big win for Nepal In his acceptance speech, Shah said cinema has the power to look into the shadows. He was accompanied by the film’s cast on stage. “For so long, the lives of Pirati and her daughters, the communities and all the persons, who are in the East, have been kept invisible. By bringing our story here and by recognising it with this award, we have pulled those margins into the light. We have made the invisible visible,” he said, dedicating the honour to his team. Elephants in the Fog features Pushpa Thing, Deepika Yadav, Jasmine Bishwakarma, Shanti Giri, Gauri Malla, Maotse Gurung, Sanjay Gupta Dura, Mahima Nawabag and Akanksha Karki. — PTI It’s official A fun ride! Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri’s Maa Behen trailer brings chaos & more The trailer for Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna Durgaa-starrer crime-comedy Maa Behen is out. “Where lies spiral out of control, suspicions run wild, and the dysfunctional mother-daughter trio must somehow survive their biggest kaand yet!” the makers tease. The trailer showcases the madness surrounding Rekha (Madhuri Dixit), Jaya (Triptii Dimri), and Sushma (Dharna Durgaa), who are already struggling to survive each other before the worst strikes. After finding a dead body in their house, what follows is a complete rollercoaster of panic, cover-ups, emotional meltdowns, and hilariously questionable decisions. Others in the cast are Ravi Kishan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj. Madhuri spoke about her character, “Rekha is not your typical Hindi cinema mother, and that’s exactly what made the character so exciting for me. As an actor, it’s incredibly rewarding to explore layered, unpredictable roles that challenge the audience’s expectations. Rekha may not be a perfect mother, but like any mother, she wants the best for her daughters and tries to hold her family together amidst all the chaos.” Triptii shared, “Jaya is the ghar ki sushil beti (responsible and wellmannered), but she also has a strong sense of right and wrong. She’s constantly trying to manage the chaos around her, only to get pulled deeper into it. The dynamic between the two sisters, with all the banter and madness, was one of my favourite parts.” — ANI Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson are officially married, with their marriage certificate filed in Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of their planned wedding celebration MADHURI DIXIT & TRIPTII DIMRI c m y b in the Bahamas. According to reports, the couple legally tied the knot on Thursday. It remains unclear whether Donald Trump will attend the Bahamas celebration.