15072026-LSTL-01.qxd 7/14/2026 8:28 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE RIDE OR DIE TO PREMIERE Wish list Life Octavia Spencer has marked the eve of her upcoming Prime Video series Ride or Die with a heartfelt message about dreams, perseverance and gratitude. Ahead of the show’s premiere, Spencer reflected on the career milestone. She described it as the fulfilment of a dream. Anya Taylor-Joy has revealed that she has not yet read JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings books, but is preparing to do so after being cast in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 15 JULY 2026 Kriti Sanon, Sharvari & others serve chic Indo-Western fashion inspiration W HEN it comes to fashion inspiration, Bollywood divas never disappoint. From festive celebrations to casual outings, stars like Kriti Sanon, Ishita Raj, Sharvari and more are showing us how to ace Indo-Western style with ease. Blending traditional elements with modern silhouettes, their looks are stylish, versatile and easy to recreate for different occasions. Whether it’s a statement drape, a chic co-ord set or a contemporary twist to ethnic wear, these celebrity-approved outfits prove that Indo-Western fashion deserves a permanent place in your wardrobe. ‘Don’t want Phunsukh Wangdu to die’ Ananya Verma Red alert Ishita Raj steals the show in this gorgeous red corset and skirt. This Indo-Western look is comfortable and absolute stunning and can be easily be worn at those family brunches and dinners. What we love about this look is the stack of junk jwellery that elevates the look. All white The desi You never go wrong with white! Kriti Sanon aces this floor-length skirt and layered jacket. She styled this ensemble with multiple silver necklaces and juttis making it a fashion statement for every girl next-door. ‘I made myself the punchline’ twist Janhvi Kapoor in this printed pink lehenga set featuring a matching corset blouse has all our hearts. It is a perfect summer outfit, and the pairing with the bold necklace the look is definitely a must try. (Clockwise from top) Ishita Raj, Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, & Sharvari Go green Sharvari in this emerald green embroidered jacket paired with a silver sequined bralette and a draped skirt is diva coded. The ensemble features a diamante jacket and a dhoti-style skirt. She accessorised it with a studded neck choker. The sleek bun for a contemporary look is what catches your attention. How Munawar Faruqui turned 37 difficult days into his most personal stand-up special, Dhandho Rather than revisiting the experience through anger or bitterness, Munawar chooses honesty. Speaking about the special, Munawar said, “Those 37 days were supposed to end my journey as a comedian. Instead, they became the reason I wrote one of my most personal shows. I didn’t make jokes about anyone else; I made myself the punchline because humour became my way of surviving. The chapter that brought me the biggest loss eventually gave me my biggest comeback. Sometimes, life doesn’t change because your circumstances do; it changes because you decide to own your story.”— TNS Dramatic turn Ananya Panday wearing an IndoWestern ensemble featuring a black and white embroidered bralette, matching wide-legged palazzos, and a long printed jacket is an impressive fashion look. The outfit is characterised by intricate thread work and a dramatic, flowing silhouette making the look complete and undoubtedly chic. love MANGO MANIA SUFI NIGHT SO FUNNY TUDIO Mastaani is set to host an evocative evening of music and poetry with Vandana Ki Sufi Bethak on July 18. Scheduled to begin at 9 pm, the three-hour performance blends the mystic tradition of Sufi poetry with live music, creating a space for reflection and transcendence. With limited seating available, the organisers describe it as a journey of sound not to be missed. ELLING Lies – A Standup Solo by Aashish Solanki is a Hindi stand-up comedy show scheduled to take place on July 19. Solanki, stand-up comedian, writer and content creator, is known for his observational humour and relatable storytelling. He gained nationwide recognition after winning Comicstaan Season 3. The show, Telling Lies, begins at 7 pm and has a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is suitable for audiences aged 16 years and above and will be held at the Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh. Ticket prices start from ~ 699. ludhiana zirakpur S chandigarh eat WHAT’S HOT play V Actors Omi Vaidya and Zeenat Aman appeal for the activist’s life as Sonam Wangchuk enters 17th day of hunger strike Bold & beautiful For most people, painful chapters are something they try to leave behind. For Munawar Faruqui, they became the foundation of his most personal stand-up special yet, Dhandho. Known for finding humour in everyday life, Munawar takes audiences somewhere much deeper this time. In Dhandho, he opens up about one of the most difficult periods of his life — the 37 days he spent in jail in 2021 — and the emotional aftermath that followed. ELVET CLARKS EXOTICA is celebrating the King of Fruits by organising a Mango Festival from July 17 to 26. Savour signature creations such as mango pasta, roasted mango rice, mango curry, mango kofta, kacche aam ki sabzi, mango roll, mango kunafa, mango lassi, mango tango and minty mango, along with many more delightful mango-inspired treats. Actors are stepping up appeals for Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast as the Ladakh-based innovator’s hunger strike stretched into a 17th day on Tuesday. T c m y b Wangchuk, the engineereducator whose life inspired Aamir Khan’s character in 3 Idiots, has refused food since June 28 after joining the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. 3 Idiots actor Omi Vaidya, who played Chatur Ramalingam opposite Aamir Khan’s Phunsukh Wangdu, posted a video urging fans to look into the protest regardless of where they stand on its politics. “I would like him to live. We are just regular people, and we have regular lives, and we are just so busy to deal with this stuff, but if you look into these issues, you may agree with him, and you may see you having the same issues. “So, if you have a second to just stop, put down your work from the project that needs to be completed or the household duties, or whatever, and just take a look at what is going on... I don’t want Phunsukh Wangdu to die,” Vaidya said. Zeenat Aman followed with a note on Instagram, “We must not become a society that sits back and watches one of its greatest minds be sacrificed.” Alia Bhatt joins Sohum Shah in Tumbbad 2 After days of rumours and fan speculation, the makers of Tumbbad 2 have officially confirmed that Alia Bhatt will star alongside Sohum Shah in the highly anticipated sequel. The announcement marks Bhatt’s first full-fledged venture into the horror genre and signals a new chapter for the franchise. Sohum shared the news on Instagram by posting photos and writing, “A new chapter unfolds. Welcome to #Tumbbad2, @aliaabhatt.” The announcement has generated significant buzz among fans of the acclaimed film, with Bhatt joining Shah in what is being described as a key role in the sequel rather than a brief appearance.