27062026-LSTC-01.qxd 6/26/2026 8:52 PM Page 1 c m y b VIRGINIE TO RECEIVE AWARD Virginie Efira will be honoured with the Leopard Club Award at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, recognising her contribution to contemporary cinema. The festival announced that Efira will receive the honour on August 7. TRIBUNE Life Taylor & Travis to get married at Madison Square y and the is a The most anticipated wedding of 2026 theyweek awa guests still don’t know where are going AnanyaVerma Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly set to marry at New York’s Madison Square Garden over the July 4 weekend— a union so carefully guarded that even close friends in the wedding party are piecing it together from scraps. Professional footballer George Kittle, who confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that he and wife Claire were invited, admitted he has almost no information. “I’m wearing a blue suit, that’s all I got,” he said. When he asked Kelce directly, Kelce just laughed. “I’m half expecting there just to be a jumbo jet on a runway, and they put us on a plane somewhere.” According to TMZ, between 1,100 and 1,200 guests are expected at MSG on July 3. The New York Times reported a smaller, more intimate gathering of around 100 people the day before. Invitations reportedly went out by text rather than physical cards to prevent leaks.New York City Hall spokesperson Dora Pekec confirmed a permit application was filed to close streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 to July 4. The application was filed by Winick Productions, an event planning company. A source at MSG told NBC News the venue has blocked off July 2-4 and is making preparations for a big event. Subhash K Jha R ANGANATHAN Madhavan, fondly referred to by fans as Maddy, is a highly acclaimed Indian actor, screenwriter, director and film producer known for his extensive work in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He stands out as one of the few actors in India, who commands a true panIndian appeal—a distinction now fittingly recognised by the Government of India with the prestigious Padma Shri, conferred upon him at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23. Maddy started his journey in the early 1990s with popular Hindi soap operas like Banegi Apni Baat and Sea Hawks. He achieved stardom in Tamil cinema with Mani Ratnam’s hit romantic drama Alai Payuthey (2000), and gained national popularity with iconic films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006), and the blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009). We talk to the actor… What was it like receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu? It felt surreal! I felt my life had come full circle. To receive this prestigious honour from the President with the Prime Minister watching…time stopped still. There is no other recognition that could compare to a National Padma award. You must have worked hard to get here! That is true. But you know what really counts? A solid sense of reality about one’s abilities. To stay grounded you don’t only need a family, you also need c m y b Breaking point Bella Hadid has shared an emotional update about living with Lyme disease, as she opened up about the physical pain and mental struggles she is currently facing during flare-ups of her chronic illness. CHANDIGARH | SATURDAY | 27 JUNE 2026 ‘IT FELT R Madhavan on receiving the Padma Shri SURREAL’ a family that tells you the truth and doesn’t pander to you or and flatter you. I know of so many actors who have failed to grow without a solid support system. repeat myself in any phase of my career. I want to continue reinventing myself for as long as I am active as an actor. Closing thoughts? Want to name some of them? You expect me to bite that bait? That’s another trick to long termsurvival in this business—mind your own business. Okay, which according to you, is the landmark of you career? Straightaway, Banegi Apni Baat. My fan club suddenly grew after this series. Then, Mani Ratnam’s Alai Payuthe. I’d be eternally indebted to Mani for giving me that opportunity. My Hindi debut in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. It may not have been a big hit on release, but over the years it has become a cult film. More recently, Maidaan was a game-changer for me. It expanded my range. I didn’t know I could be so evil. Neither did I! What can the audience expect from you in the coming years? More changes, hopefully more surprises. I wouldn’t want to God has been kind. I am blessed with a wife and a son who are a reminder of how blessed I am. By God’s grace my son Vedaant is doing well in his chosen field (swimming). I can’t complain. I have a charmed life. I wouldn’t exchange it for anything in the world.