13062026-LSTL-01.qxd 6/12/2026 8:46 PM Page 1 c m y b WATCH OUT FOR AB HOGA HISAAB The trailer of the upcoming revenge drama series Ab Hoga Hisaab has been released, offering a glimpse into a story of brotherhood, betrayal and a desperate search for the truth. The series is headlined by Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh and Mouni Roy. TRIBUNE Life A SPECIAL SCREENING, Nonika Singh Imtiaz Ali’s latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, had a special screening in Mohali on Thursday. However, what stood out was the absence of the film’s lead stars or the filmmaker himself had the privilege and the luxury of star-studded premieres. So, why this stepmotherly treatment to the state which clearly has a special place in Imtiaz’s chandigarh WHAT’S HOT eat BANARASI FLAVOUR B RINGING in the essence of old Indian cities to Chandigarh, Chhota Banaras, Sector 17 draws inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of Varanasi. It offers street-food classics like vada pav, chole kulche to regional delicacies like aloo puri and besan cheela. chandigarh play SHOW TIME C HANDIGARH Lalit Kala Akademi is organising an exhibition of prints by a few award winning printmakers at CLKA Open Hand Art Studios, Le-Corbusier Centre, Sector-19, Madhya Marg. The exhibition will remain open till June 18 from 10.30 am to 6 pm. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 13 JUNE 2026 Red-hot GLAM! IMTIAZ NO SHOW Imtiaz Ali’s self-confessed love for Punjab and its people is an open secret, evident in more than one film of his. Since Jab We Met days where a host of turbaned Sikh characters delighted us, he has time and again proved his emotional connect with Punjab are not empty words. Chandigarh’s very own Irshaad Kamil is his eternal go-to lyricist. With Amar Singh Chamkila, he made us peep into the life of legendary and controversial singer with a lens that few in Punjab had. And what’s more his lead of biopic on Chamkila, Diljit Dosanjh emerged as his new favourite as he plays a very significant character in Main Vaapas Aaunga. But as Punjabis we stand a tad disheartened. For, though Thursday saw a special screening of the film at a Mohali mall, Imtiaz and the stars of his film were nowhere to be seen. Fair enough, he kick-started his film promotions from the line which divided Punjab. Few days ago, we saw him and his recurring favourite music director, AR Rahman delight hordes of audiences at the Attari Gate at Wagah border. But, still we nurse heartburn. For, the special screening in Mohali, despite the presence of actor and National Award winning costume designer Dolly Ahluwalia, who we all admire, absence of key stars and Imtiaz himself was acutely felt. How the audiences who clearly loved the film would have liked to interact with the acclaimed director and his cast since the story is about Punjab, undivided Punjab at that. Cities outside Punjab On board Apple Original Films has acquired the romantic comedy One Month Mark with Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence attached to star in and produce the project. Move over nudes! Bollywood actresses are making red lips the ultimate power move heart? Indeed, we get the logic of noted producer and actor Rahul Mittra that promotions are a different beast and not all calls about mega events are made by the director himself. Indeed, Mumbai, home to Bollywood and its glitterati, is the default choice for extravagant premieres and Delhi where multiple media organisations exist often becomes the next best destination. Perhaps, by now Punjab should have learnt to live with this discrimination. Most makers, even when their stories are rooted in Punjab give the state a cold shoulder when it comes to special screenings. In their wisdom, it makes little promotional sense to hold premieres in Punjab. Be it Ikkis, biopic of Arun Khetarpal, or Shershah of yet another braveheart Vikram Batra… at best Punjab figures on their promotion map but never do they consider it befitting to bring in the stars and hold special screenings. We agree, distribution matrix has its own agenda and business compulsions. But, since we know Imtiaz is all heart, we would have expected him to follow his heart rather than the advice of his business heads if they prevented the star-studded premiere in Punjab. May be, it’s still not too late even. Though the film is now running in theatres, he can perhaps give impromptu surprises to viewers with surprise visits. For, all said and done in all likelihood Main Vaapas Aaunga might have a universal message but will resonate with the moviegoers in Punjab a tad more. Dear Imtiaz, hope you are listening. Red lips never go out of style whether sporting a western wardrobe or an ethnic wardrobe. While the world continues to opt for the pastel and nude palette, Bollywood actresses are channelling class by wearing red lips. Take a look: Deepika Padukone: Deepika Padukone paints the town red in a solid ensemble and opts for dusky makeup. Known for serving fashion statements like a routine, the diva does it again by sporting red lips - turning her overall appearance iconic. Priyanka Chopra: Priyanka Chopra is a diva and she knows it! The actress keeps her look contemporary and sports glamorous makeup with flushed cheeks and red hot lips. Ananya Panday: Ananya Panday brings a royal touch to her fashion wardrobe by donning a black ensemble, styling her hair in a loose bun and finishing her look with red lips - offering a standout contrast to her outfit. Alaya F: Alaya F brings a mix of contemporary and class by donning a red crop top and fires up her makeup game by sporting red hot lips, winged eyeliner and shimmery eyeshadow. Alia Bhatt: Alia Bhatt opts for a rich and cleaner look by donning a floral red gown and elevating her appearance with straight hair and bold red lips - a complete standout for the entire ensemble! ALAYA F (L-R) DEEPIKA PADUKONE, ANANYA PANDAY, ALIA BHATT & PRIYANKA CHOPRA Alpha is a ripoff of a French thriller? Subhash K Jha The teaser of Alpha has received mixed responses. While netizens feel it is underwhelming in content and visuals, the film fraternity, including Shah Rukh Khan, and even cricketers have showered the teaser and Alia with the highest praise. The less enthusiastic sections of the people have found an uncanny likeness in the trailer to a French thriller. La Femme Nikita was a 1990 French-language action thriller film Akshay Kumar shares his take on retirement ‘Person should retire few seconds before death’ Akshay Kumar believes that a person should take retirement only a few seconds before their death and must strive to “work” to live a long life. At the trailer launch of Welcome To Jungle in Mumbai, Akshay Kumar spoke on the importance of work in life, saying that the thought of retiring from the industry usually gets overpowered by his years of discipline towards his job. When asked about taking retirement from acting after spending over three decades in the film industry, “Yes, I do, but after five seconds, I remember that I have to go for a shooting. So, it happens for five seconds. Then I think that I’ll retire the next day. Then I wake up at 4 in the morning and it repeats. So, 36 years have passed by doing this.” The actor also shared a list of household chores he would be doing if he took retirement from the job. “What will happen if I retire? I’ll get a job as an electrician, sitting at home. I’ll become a dog walker. I’ll become a gardener. I’ll get all the household chores. I think I should go to work. I won’t retire. That will be better,” added Akshay. The Welcome actor asked his fans to keep working for a long life and THE CAST OF WELCOME TO JUNGLE c m y b should only retire when on their deathbed. “Honestly, I think the word is wrong: retire. A person should retire only when they have five seconds left to die. While dying, he’ll say, ‘Brother, I’m retiring.’ That will be better. Don’t worry about retirement. Keep working. If you want a long life, keep working,” said Akshay. After treating fans with teasers and glimpses of its massive star cast for months, the makers of Welcome To The Jungle have finally unveiled the film’s trailer, offering a first look at what appears to be a comedy packed with action and larger-than-life characters. The over four-minutelong trailer was released on Thursday and puts Akshay Kumar at the centre of the madness. The film is slated to hit theatres on June 26. — ANI written and directed by Luc Besson. The film starred Anne Parillaud as a criminal, who is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a policeman during an armed robbery. Her government handlers fake her death and recruit her as a professional assassin. After intense training, she starts a career as a killer, in which she struggles to balance her work with her personal life. The same premise also propelled Dhurandhar though no one has pointed out the uncanny resemblance. So, is Alpha Alia Bhatt’s Dhurandhar via La Femme Nikita? Mihir Ahuja begins shooting for new project Mihir Ahuja has begun shooting for an exciting new project, where he will be seen sharing screen space with talented actor Prasanna Bisht, best known for her performance in Chiraiya. Directed by filmmaker Aditya Chandioke, the project promises to be a refreshing light-hearted dramedy packed with warmth, humour, and rooted storytelling. Known for directing projects like the Netflix film Greater Kalesh and Baat Pakki, Aditya Chandioke is bringing a slice-of-life narrative that carries the quirky charm and emotional simplicity. The project aims to capture the innocence, humour, and cultural flavour of small-town India through relatable characters and heartfelt moments. Mihir will be portraying a young man from Ujjain, a role that marks a completely new territory for the actor. — TNS