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CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 Shenpenn Khymsar’s film 4 Rivers 6 Ranges follows the Chushi Gangdruk, a group of ordinary Tibetan men who took up arms to defend their land, faith and the 14th Dalai Lama Brooklyn-Nicola’s loved-up moment in Venice Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz looked completely smitten as they made a glamorous appearance together at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 5, 2026. The couple shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet, while Brooklyn was also spotted gently fixing Nicola’s hair as they posed for photographers. Nicola commanded attention in a dramatic purple gown, while Brooklyn looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo. Their affectionate display comes amid the ongoing tensions between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, with the family rift continuing to make headlines. Brooklyn has pursued careers in photography, cooking and business, including his Cloud23 condiment brand, while Nicola is known for acting roles in Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Last Airbender and Bates Motel. She also wrote, directed and starred in the 2024 film Lola. L367 titled Operation Mona W OULD you be interested in watching a film on the Dalai Lama—not a spiritual fiction, but a historical actioner? Well, if that piques your interest, Shenpenn Khymsar’s 4 Rivers 6 Ranges: Chushi Gangdruk is one such strange and unexpected outing. The film follows the Chushi Gangdruk—a group of ordinary Tibetan men—farmers, traders and monks—who took up arms to protect their land, faith and the 14th Dalai Lama. Their mission included helping escort the young Dalai Lama through treacherous mountain terrain to safety in India in 1959. From refuge to responsibility The man behind this film… Khymsar’s childhood was marked by political and A love letter to Tibet’s unsung warriors family turmoil, with the Gorkhaland movement creating considerable unrest in Darjeeling. The cinema hall offered an escape. “I could hop and skip to the only cinema in my town–Plaza. It became my escape from the commotion and from the chaos of the world at that time.” He moved to the US in his teens. After spending his twenties in New York and later living in Los Angeles, he returned to India. WHAT’S HOT eat Ganga KUNAFA CRAZE Operation Ganga — A Nation’s Promise, is a film on operations by India. Starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, along with, Arjun Rampal, Bhagyashri Borse, Parthiban and Adil Hussain, the film is directed by Vishnu Mohan. Initially called L367, film is now titled Operation Ganga. The title refers to India’s evacuation mission in Ukraine. 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THANGKA THERAPY D ISCOVER meditative Tibetan Thangka painting at this hands-on workshop, blending centuriesold Buddhist tradition with brush and canvas. Olive Cafe and Bar, Chandigarh, It starts from September 6 till September 27. laugh STRINGS OF LAUGHTER chandigarh Yash Johar chandigarh Karan pays tribute to father V ISHAL TYAGI returns with an all-new solo set, cracking jokes across love, life and everything in between. Expect sharp observational humour built for a lazy Sunday afternoon. This one’s strictly for the grown-ups, so leave the kids at home The Laugh Club, Chandigarh, It’s on September 12. c m y b His fascination with cinema remained steady and eventually led him to filmmaking. Self-taught, Khymsar now sees cinema as a means to confront history. “We have never been able to tell the stories of resistance,” he says. “There have been many books written and many PhD theses, but nobody had made a film.” He felt the Chushi Gangdruk warriors deserved recognition. “It would be unfair if we do not honour and pay tribute to those warriors who made his escape possible,” he says. “I have come back to India to my roots—to give back to my birthplace Darjeeling and to the Tibetan cause through arts and creativity.” A Himalayan shoot against the odds Making the film was itself an extraordinary feat. Shot in Nepal at altitudes of 15,000 to 16,000 feet, with several firsttime actors, a small budget and security scrutiny, it was shot with a crew of around 300. “We shot the entire film in a record time of 19 days,” Khymsar says. If time was one challenge, the weather provided another. On one crucial day, torrential rain threatened to cancel a shoot. Yet, Khymsar insisted on carrying on. He drove through the downpour with his cinematographer to the location—and says that the moment he stepped out of the vehicle, the rain stopped. “There are so many other stories like this also that happened. It was like those warriors were present in spirit, and helping the shoot!” As director, producer, composer, action director— not out of choice—but of necessity, he taught, each cast member to ride a horse. In fact, he shot almost the entire film on horseback. History with a contemporary resonance Khymsar connects the Tibetan resistance with the formation of India’s Special Frontier Force and sees the film as relevant to contemporary geopolitics. “Tibet’s freedom is India’s security,” he says. Khymsar’s views on China are outspoken, but he says filmmaking is his chosen form of resistance. “I am not going to bomb the embassies, no Tibetan would,” he says. “But it doesn’t mean we are cowards. This is my way of fighting. My art and my creativity is my tool.” Richard Gere to the Dalai Lama, film finds support Originally shot in English, Khymsar says the Hindi version retains the emotional quality of the performances. Richard Gere, who has long supported the Tibetan cause, saw the film at a special screening. “He liked it and is supportive of it,” says Khymsar, who also had the opportunity to show a scene to the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. “He was very pleased and he was smiling,” Khymsar recalls. “And then he said, ‘Thank you.’” Khymsar sees 4 Rivers 6 Ranges as his “love letter and tribute to the warriors and to His Holiness the Dalai Lama”. The film hits cinemas on September 11. Farewell to Tucker Budzyn Beloved social media star Tucker Budzyn, the Golden Retriever fondly known as the ‘Golden boy’ among his fans, has died at the age of eight following complications from cancer. Tucker’s owner Courtney Budzyn announced his death in a video on September 5, revealing that he passed away unexpectedly on September 2, less than a week after she shared his lymphoma diagnosis. “I thought that was the last sad video I was gonna make, but it’s not. Tucker’s gone. I’m so sorry,” she said. She further added, “Tucker passed away on Wednesday, unexpectedly. He was doing really well with treatment, but we didn’t know that he had lymphoma in his intestines.” Courtney further stated that Tucker belonged as much to his viewers as he did to her, reflecting on the bond he had formed with millions of followers who regularly watched his videos and followed his life online. “He was part of my soul. It feels like I lost a body part. I’m so sorry, you guys. I know, I know he was yours too, and I don’t... I thought about just doing a photo, but I feel like I owe it to you guys to tell you what happened without you wondering, ‘cause he’s yours too…I couldn’t wait to tell you any longer because I keep getting messages saying, ‘Please, Tucker, get well soon.’ And it’s eating me alive. The last three weeks, having the best time of his life. We went to the park several times, and he peed on Internet’s favourite Golden Retriever dies at 8 after cancer complications every single tree he could,” she said in her Instagram video. Fans express their love for Tucker and offer condolences to Courtney following his passing on to social media. One fan wrote, “Because of you Tucker will live forever. Generation after generation will smile because of Tucker, and the impact you two built together.” “Our hearts are breaking with you, we are sending you all the love in the world. Tucker will be with all of us forever in our hearts,” wrote another user. He quickly amassed a massive international following across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, where his playful personality and everyday antics made him a popular figure among pet lovers. Tucker and Courtney’s heartwarming story will also be featured in the upcoming book “Of All the Sniffs I Love the Most”, which is set for release in November. — ANI