14092026-LSTL-01.qxd 9/13/2026 8:18 PM Page 1 c m y b After becoming the first Punjabi artiste to headline London’s Wembley Stadium, Dosanjh announces a massive November 21 concert at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium TRIBUNE Brisk biz Life Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu has grossed ~ 204.87 crore domestically, becoming the franchise’s first bigscreen release. The film released on September 4. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 14 SEPTEMBER 2026 Golden Lion triumph Wembley Made History. Now, Diljit Comes Home Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced his return to India with a massive concert at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on November 21, 2026, just hours after making history as the first Punjabi artiste to headline London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. The announcement came during his soldout AURA World Tour performance at Wembley on September 12. Both Diljit and his team have shared snippets from the historic show on Instagram. The Wembley milestone marked a significant moment in Diljit’s international career. According to his team, he performed his hit songs in front of approximately 90,000 people. The show featured his trademark bhangra routines in traditional attire, seamlessly blended with hip-hop, as he performed to a packed stadium. The official Instagram of Wembley Stadium also shared snippets from the show and wrote, “The first Punjabi artiste to headline Wembley Stadium — and this is why.” According to viral social media videos shared by several fans at the concert, Diljit also announced the next leg of his AURA World Tour in India, with a performance scheduled at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Addressing the crowd in Punjabi, Diljit said, “The world’s biggest stadium is in India... how can a Punjabi not go there?” He added, “Kem Cho, majaa maa? We’re doing Live at Narendra Modi Stadium on 21st November.” The Ahmedabad announcement also signals a major expansion in scale for his India return. During his DilLuminati India Tour in late 2024, Diljit performed to packed venues across the country, including Ahmedabad. For now, the Ahmedabad concert on November 21 is the confirmed date and venue for the upcoming India leg. Full tour details, including ticket sale dates and pricing, have not yet been announced. — ANI May El-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown wins Best Film at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, while Mathilde Arcel and John Malkovich take top acting honours M AY El-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown has won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, while John Malkovich took the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in Wild Horse Nine. Mathilde Arcel, the star of Woman Unknown, was named Best Actress. The Danish drama, directed by El-Toukhy, follows a young housemaid whose intimate relationship with a German soldier during World War II threatens her future. Accepting the festival’s top prize, El-Toukhy thanked jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal for highlighting the lack of equal opportunities for women filmmakers. “Thank you to the jury for this great honour and to you, Maggie, especially for using your voice and shining a light on the lack of equal opportunities for female filmmakers in our industry,” El-Toukhy said. Arcel won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for Woman Unknown. “This is my first lead role in a movie, and it’s my first time at a film festival and my first time to win a film award,” Arcel said, adding, “So I’m extremely honoured and feel very lucky to get to do that here in Venice with you, people who I think are the most amazing filmmakers and actresses and actors in the world, I’ve looked up to my entire life.” Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love won the Grand Jury Prize, the festival’s second-highest competition honour. The Silver Lion for Best Director went to Russian dissident Ilya Khrzhanovsky for DAU, a three-hour-and-15-minute film he has worked on for two decades. — ANI Celine’s comeback moment Celine Dion became emotional seconds into her first full concert in more than six years on Saturday, as she returned to the stage to begin her 26-show Paris residency. Dion gets emotional during Paris concert ANUPARNA ROY WINS NETPAC AWARD Anuparna Roy’s Lovers in the Blue Night has won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The filmmaker made her Venice debut in 2025 with her first feature, Songs of Forgotten Trees, for which she won the Orizzonti Award for Best Director. Anuparna Roy, said, “Winning the NETPAC Award means a lot to me because this film comes from a very personal place. These are characters and lives that are often pushed to the margins or looked at without really being seen. I wanted to approach them with tenderness, dignity and honesty. To receive this recognition at Venice, a year after my debut was awarded here, is deeply moving.”The NETPAC jury recognised the film for its sensitive portrayal of marginalised lives in MumbaI. Mathilde Arcel poses with the Coppa Volpi Award for Best Actress, accompanied by May el-Toukhy, winner of the Golden Lion Award for Best Film for the movie Woman Unknown PHOTO: REUTERS ANURPARNA ROY PHOTO: LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA WHAT’S HOT amritsar eat PIZZA ARRIVAL P IZZAExpress has opened its first Amritsar outlet at Nexus Amritsar Mall, marking its 39th restaurant in India. The UK pizza brand brings its signature Romana pizzas, Dough Balls, pastas and desserts to the city, expanding its Punjab footprint. ludhiana laugh BASSI RETURNS A FTER After the runaway success of Bas Kar Bassi, comic Anubhav Singh Bassi is back with an all-new set. Expect the same sharp, story-driven humour in Kisi Ko Batana Mat that promises two hours of unfiltered laughs. On at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan, Ludhiana, September 26, 7 pm. mohali play S SUFI NIGHTS TUDIOXO turns intimate this weekend with Vandana Ki Sufi Baithak, an evening built around soulful vocals and timeless Sufi compositions. Expect a close-knit setting with good food alongside the music. Studio XO, Mohali, It’s on September 19 at 9:00 pm. Faith & fresh beginnings: celebrities share what makes the festival special For millions, Ganesh Chaturthi is a celebration of faith, family and new beginnings. In Mumbai, where the streets come alive with music, colour and devotion, the festival takes on a life of its own. For these celebrities, Bappa means more than grand celebrations—it is about cherished childhood memories, loved ones and lessons that stay with them long after the festivities end. Ganpati Bappa MOR A Faith forward: Kanwar Dhillon Ganesh Chaturthi has always been a festival of happiness, celebration and positivity for me. Ganpati Bappa brings so much joy into everyone’s homes, and nothing quite matches the liveliness of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. The festival has been a huge part of my life since childhood, and I still visit many of the same people I have been visiting since I was little. As Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha has taught me one of life’s biggest lessons: never give up. No matter what comes your way, keep moving forward and create your own path. Mumbai emotion: Jyoti Tiwari For me, Ganesh Chaturthi is about positivity, faith and bringing people together. Growing up, it was primari- ly a family festival, but living in Mumbai made me realise how grand and emotional it is for the entire city. Here, Ganpati is truly an emotion. One tradition I still cherish is doing the aarti with my family. Everyone coming together, singing the aarti and sharing prasad afterwards takes me back to my childhood and reminds me that festivals are ultimately about spending time with loved ones. Special connect: Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni Lord Ganpati has always c m y b been extremely special to me. He is the Lord of my rashi, and I genuinely believe that with his blessings, I have reached wherever I am today. Living in Mumbai has made me experience Ganesh Chaturthi even more special. One childhood memory I cherish is listening to the Ganpati Stotram on the radio while getting ready for school. I eventually memorised the entire stotram, and even today, hearing it brings back those mornings. Bappa has taught me not to fear obstacles. Sometimes what feels like a setback may simply be a redirection towards something better. Welcome Bappa: Amal Sehrawat For me, Ganesh Chaturthi is about faith, positivity and new beginnings. I cherish welcoming Bappa with my family, offering prayers and seeking His blessings before beginning anything important. It reminds me that traditions keep us connected to our roots and families. The 58-year-old singer opened the concert at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, France, with her 1998 song On Ne Change Pas. Moments after beginning the track, Dion appeared overwhelmed with emotion, stopped briefly and wiped tears from her eyes. She also placed a hand on her chest and brought her hands together in a gesture of gratitude toward the audience. Dion eventually completed the song before performing another 1990s track, Destin. Dion then spoke about her determination to return to live performance following her 2022 diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome. “I made a promise. I made a promise to come back, to be back on stage,” Dion said, adding, “So here I am, singing for you and singing for me, singing life!” — ANI St. Tropez comes to Ludhiana Fresh start: Rohin Joshi Ganesh Chaturthi was always a big occasion at home, but experiencing it in Mumbai during college was completely different. I fondly remember my mother making aate ke laddoos, followed by Ganpati pooja with the family and visits to society pandals in Vadodara. For me, Bappa is the god of new beginnings. His arrival reminds me to finally take that first step towards things I’ve been putting off. Patience over panic: Gauravv Saxena Ganesh Chaturthi represents grounding, homecoming and collective optimism. Bappa’s presence reminds me to listen more, react less and approach difficult situations with patience rather than panic. The newest luxury destination takes inspiration from the French Riviera Shivani Bhakoo Ludhiana’s lifestyle scene got a taste of the French Riviera as La Plage at AIPL Club Aqua opened its doors on September 11, bringing a distinctly St. Tropez-inspired experience to the city. The launch marked a first for Punjab, with Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon coming together for a special collaboration, setting the tone for an evening of champagne, fine dining and elevated socialising. Drawing inspiration from the sun-drenched glamour of St. Tropez, La Plage blends relaxed coastal charm with contemporary luxury. Its carefully curated food and beverage menu, paired with an elegant poolside setting, positions it as a destination built for long lunches, sundowners and unhurried evenings. The launch reflects Ludhiana’s growing appetite for experiential lifestyle destinations, where dining is as much about the atmosphere and the occasion as it is about what arrives on the table. The city’s socialites turned out in force for the opening, with many noting that Ludhiana was increasingly offering spaces where ambience, food, drinks and good music came together under one roof. At AIPL Club Aqua, La Plage brings a little of the French Riviera to Punjab, creating a setting where every visit feels like a getaway.