26072026-LSTL-01.qxd 7/25/2026 7:59 PM Page 1 c m y b RARE COLLABORATION Rapper 50 Cent has revealed that he has teamed up with Eminem and the late 2Pac for a new song that will feature in the upcoming live-action film Street Fighter. 2Pac’s vocals were officially cleared by the late artist’s estate and are not AI generated. TRIBUNE Couture call Life A model presents a creation by fashion designer Falguni Shane Peacock during the Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, at Taj Palace in New Delhi . LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 26 JULY 2026 PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR Aaja Doven Nachiye… Ananya Verma P ADMA SHRI singer Hans Raj Hans has revealed the firstlook poster and teaser of his upcoming Punjabi single Aaja Doven Nachiye, set to release on July 29. The track marks Yuvraj Hans’ second appearance as an actor in one of his father’s projects. The song is presented by WaveKano Music and Harpreet Sekhon. Its cast includes Yuvraj Hans, Sakshi Sharma, Harpreet Sekhon and Raj Dhaliwal, among others. Punjabi singer Gurlez Akhtar has lent her voice to a couplet in the track. Harpreet Sekhon has written the lyrics, while Desi Crew has composed the music. Bobby Bajwa has directed the music video. Yuvraj Hans’ previous release, Har Vele, saw him as both the singer and featured artiste. For Aaja Doven Nachiye, he appears only in the video and is not part of the vocals. “It was a Hans Raj Hans unveils first look of the single, son Yuvraj to share screen space with him Priyanka Chopra, Vijay Varma, Vaani Kapoor, Tahira Kashyap and others hail students This one is for you, GEN Z Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Vijay Varma, Vaani Kapoor, Tahira Kashyap, Vir Das and several other celebrities took to social media on Saturday to react to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, with many dedicating the moment to students who had been protesting for weeks. Leading the chorus was Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who reshared the resignation news on her Instagram Stories with clapping, heart and raised-hands emojis, commenting, “This one is for you, Gen Z.” Vaani Kapoor also saluted the students, posting, “For every student who kept pushing, kept questioning, and kept hoping... this moment is for you.” Comedian Vir Das shared multiple Instagram Stories including a video of celebrations at Jantar Mantar. Vijay Varma added a touch of humour, posting Pradhan’s photograph with the caption, “Accha chalta hoon... duaaon mein yaad rakhna (I’ll take my leave now... keep me in your prayers,” referencing the popular Bollywood song lyric. Tahira Kashyap lauded students, “Students are the future and they pretty much are the present.” Comedian Samay Raina, rapper Raftaar, actor Sanya Malhotra also joined the conversation. The flurry of celebrity posts reflected support for the student movement, with many framing the resignation as a moment that belonged to Gen Z and the young people who continued to question, protest and demand accountability — TNS Yash opens up about playing Ravana As anticipation builds for Ramayana, actor-producer Yash, who is also producing the film under his banner Monster Mind Creations, joined the team at Comic-Con to promote the much-awaited epic. During a media interaction, the actor, who essays the role of Ravana, opened up about the character’s complexity, the philosophy of the Ramayanaand why its message continues to resonate even today. Reflecting on the epic, Yash said, “To tell a story, you need good and bad, good and evil.” According to him, the Ramayana is defined by the contrasting journeys of Lord Rama and Ravana. Explaining the difference, Yash shared, “Lord Rama is somebody who is born as a king, but he goes into situations where he has to lose everything and then regain all his power through the kind of actions he takes. But Ravana starts with nothing, becomes powerful and then, sometimes, like they say, when you fight a demon, you end up becoming a bigger one. You have to be very careful with that.” For Yash, that contrast is what makes the story timeless. While Lord Rama earns back everything through his actions and values, Ravana’s journey serves as a reminder of how power, when driven by vengeance and ego, can lead to destruction. “He has mastered many arts. despite his immense knowledge and abilities, Ravana ultimately “can’t control his power.” That contradiction, according to Yash, is what makes him one of mythology’s most fascinating characters. c m y b great feeling working with dad, he is my guru too,” Yuvraj Hans said. Hans Raj Hans, known for hit songs such as Dil Chori Sada Ho Gaya, Sili Sili Hawa and Dil Tote Tote Ho Gaya, said he hopes the new track resonates with listeners. Nachi Jo Sade Naal is a song that is played at every wedding,” he said. “I feel this new song will find the same place at celebrations.” Hans Raj Hans also spoke about his six-year-old grandson Hredaan, Yuvraj’s son, saying he sings well. Hredaan, 6, recently made his own musical debut with a rendition of Mool Mantar. Speaking about his life beyond music, Hans Raj Hans opened up about his family and other interests. “I want to spend more time with my family now. Spending time with my family gives me peace,” Hans Raj Hans said. “I toured so much while my children were growing up and I feel I could not spend as much time with them as I would have liked. During those years, I moved from one city to another but never really saw or experienced any of them. I now realise it is important to actually see the world, not just pass through it.” He also spoke about spending more time on his interest in reading and shayari. Haare Noor’s love anthem Bringing a fresh dose of romance to the season, singersongwriter Noor Chahal is back with Haare, a light-hearted, feel-good track that captures the excitement of falling for someone. Written, composed and performed by Noor, alongside Piyush Ambhore and Yuved, the song is an easy and infectious blend of Afrobeat-inspired rhythms and melodic pop, wrapped in Noor’s expressive vocals. “Haare is about the little moments that slowly make you realise someone has quietly become an important part of your life. I hope the listeners find a little piece of their own love story in it,” shared Noor. Ahaan’s action transformation Subhash K Jha Ahaan Panday switches to a highoctane action mode in director Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming untitled romantic action drama. Moving away from his soft lover-boy debut in Saiyaara (2025), Panday takes on a rugged, aggressive avatar. He portrays a fierce, intense gangster caught in a highstakes battle to protect his love. Panday underwent rig- orous combat and strength training for five hours a day over a 60-day period. His training strictly focused on hand-tohand combat and weapon handling to fulfill the film’s stunt requirements. The film is produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films (YRF). Sharvari Wagh plays the female lead opposite him, while Bobby Deol and Aaishvary Thackeray feature as the key antagonists. Production officially began in Mumbai in March 2026 before moving to extended shooting schedules in London and Manchester. Kargil Vijay Diwas Aadesh Chaudhary pays tribute to India’s bravehearts Twenty-seven years after India’s victory in the Kargil War, the stories of extraordinary courage, sacrifice and patriotism continue to inspire generations. Kargil Vijay Diwas is not just a commemoration of a historic military triumph but a reminder of the price paid by soldiers and their families to safeguard the nation’s freedom. As the country pays tribute to its heroes, actor Aadesh Chaudhary reflects, “Kargil Vijay Diwas is much more than a date on the calendar. It is an emotional reminder of the countless brave hearts who chose the nation over their own lives, ensuring that we could live in peace and freedom. Every time I think about the Kargil War, I am filled with deep respect for the courage and selfless spirit of our soldiers, who fought under unimaginable circumstances. Behind every soldier is a family that carries the weight of their sacrifice with immense strength, and they deserve our deepest respect as well. The least we can do is remember their stories, honour their legacy, and pass on their values of courage, unity and love for the country to the next generation. On Kargil Vijay Diwas, I bow my head in gratitude to every hero who protected our tricolour and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”