03052024-LSTL-01.qxd 5/2/2024 7:50 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Bhai spotted Salman Khan returned to Mumbai after his trip from London amid tight security. Salman was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 3 MAY 2024 Sheetal “ T Star attraction Harry Potter star Tom Felton joins cast of Hansal Mehta’s Gandhi Harry Potter movies star Tom Felton has joined the cast of Hansal Mehta’s much-anticipated series Gandhi, the filmmaker announced on Thursday. Felton, who became an international star with his performance as Drako Malfoy in eight Harry Potter movies based on author JK Rowling’s best-selling book series, joined the show’s cast along with seven actors — Libby Mai, Molly Wright, Ralph Adeniyi, James Murray, Lindon Alexander, Jonno Davies and Simon Lennon. “We’re in the thick of our shoot. Thrilled to be directing this stellar international cast — Tom Felton, Libby Mai, Molly Wright, Ralph Adeniyi, James Murray, Lindon Alexander, Jonno Davies, Simon Lennon #Gandhi #GandhiFilmingNow,” Mehta posted on Instagram. Actor Pratik Gandhi is essaying the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the show, which is backed by Applause Entertainment. The series, which will also feature Bhamini Oza as Kasturba Gandhi, is based on historian and author Ramachandra Guha’s two books — Gandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years that Changed the World. — PTI Fateh and Pooja are back HERE’s no bigger attraction than Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He is on every actor’s bucket list,” says actor Adhyayan Suman, who is living a dream as his Netflix series Heermandi: The Diamond Bazaar is finally out. And it’s not just Adhyayan, who plays a prominent part in SLB’s debut OTT outing, but his father Shekhar Suman is part of the cast. Adhyana’s excitement is palpable as he talks about the challenges he faced and the hopes nourishes. Looking back at his journey Adhyayan recalls how he auditioned for the part, but didn’t make it. Howevr, later he was informed that he was in. “I was willing to be even a lamp post on SLB’s sets. I feel lucky that I got to play Nawab Zorawar Ali Khan, who has shades of grey,” he says. Shekhar, who plays Nawab Zulfikar in this magnum opus set in the pre-Independence era, says he regrets that he refused to play the character of Chunnilal in SLB’s Devdas years ago. “I wish I had played Chunnilal. I would have interpreted it differently from Motilalji, who played the same character in Bimal Roy’s Devdas. It was my bad luck but when things are not meant to be, they are not meant be. I am happy that God has given me another opportunity to work with Bhansali sahab.” Bonhomie on sets The father-son duo has just one scene together in the series, but it really means a lot to Adhyayan. “Working with dad was fascinating and exciting. The scene that I share with him is that of a confrontation. I was little nervous, but dad asked me to calm down and take deep breadths before the shot. We had a great time.” Shekhar is paied with Manisha, who plays Mallikajaan, whereas Adhyayan is paired with Richa Chadha. Shekhar says, “Most of my scenes were with Manisha, who is an accomplished actress. We have ‘Was willing to be even a lamp post on SLB’s sets’ As Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heermandiopens to rave reviews, Adhyayan Suman pinches himself to be sure that he actually worked with the master storyteller, and father Shekhar Suman known each other since long and our camaraderie helped.” Adhyayan too is all praise for Richa. He recalls, “Richa is humble and grounded. There was an important scene which needed to be canned in a single shot. I managed it in a single take, and I received an applause from SLB and the team. Richa later she sent me a voice note later saying, ‘I had heard things about you, like you are spoilt. But you are opposite of what I had imagined you to be... I am actually angry at myself for judging you... I wish you all the best… you are supper talented… I can’t wait for the world to see what you have done.’” Of learning & unlearning “No matter how much you prepare, it’s never good enough to be on a Bhansali set,” says Adhyayan. But that’s the exciting part, to be put in a spot and deliver under pressure. “He probably is the best film school I have been to. I would always say, jahan ek actor ki soch khatam hoti, vahan pe SLB ki shuru hoti hai. You can rehearse as much you want but everything change once you are in front of the camera. It was a learning curve — working on my Urdu diction, using the props and costumes to my advantage,” shares Adhyayan. Shekhar has his own anecdotes to share. “Playing a Nawab from the pre-Independence era was quite a challenge. I have read about them and heard stories from people. I drew a lot from my memory and the rest, the writer delineated everything very succinctly. Also, Mr Bhansali gave me everything that I needed to create this character.” For Shekhar, there was an urge to play the character in the best possible way. “I was constantly hoping that Bhansali sahab liked what I did. He was pleased with my first shot and that gave me confidence,” recalls Shekhar. Role call Adhyayan is currently shooting for a film with actor Vijay Raaz, producing a series and hoping to release nine singles soon. Yes, Adhyayan is an accomplished singer too. On the other hand Shekhar, who feels his talent had been by and large remained untapped, wants to play characters with grey shades. “I am just hoping that after Heeramandi people would look at me differently as an actor. Serious roles have eluded me so far when it comes to the big screen.” Shekhar is reading three scripts but hasn’t zeroed down on anything. He is not in a hurry! RIP, Paul Diljit Dosanjh & Neeru Bajwa’s Jatt & Juliet 3 to release worldwide on June 28 Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa’s upcoming film Jatt & Juliet 3 is set to hit the big screen worldwide on June 28. Diljit took to X and Instagram to make the announcement, sharing two posters from the Punjabi film directed by Jagdeep Sidhu. He captioned it, “Fateh and Pooja are back. Jatt & Juliet 3 releasing worldwide June 28.” Jatt & Juliet, a romantic comedy directed by Anurag Singh, was first released in 2012. A year later, the second instalment was released. —IANS Paul Auster, the prolific American novelist behind the acclaimed New York Trilogy, has passed away. He was 77. The update about Auster’s demise was confirmed by his wife and fellow author Siri Hustvedt, who said that Auster died on Tuesday at their home in Brooklyn. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022. In a statement, Siri said, “The long, rich, often funny, intimate dialogue we had for decades is over but Paul continues to speak, and he continues to tell stories in books that have been translated into over forty languages and are very much alive in me and in the readers who have loved his tales all over the world.” — ANI Ready to Love unites Singer-composer Guru Randhawa and rapper Raja Kumari come together for the first time to create magic with their upcoming track In Love, produced by Bhushan Kumar. The song composed and penned by Guru himself will release on May 9. Raja Kumari collaborates with Guru Randhawa for her debut Punjabi song With this collaboration, Raja Kumari will make her debut in Punjabi music. Guru said, “Music is a universal language that crosses borders and cultures. Collaborating with Raja Kumari on In Love has been an exciting journey of creativity and Emily Blunt shares secret to long-lasting marriage “You have to stay connected” Emily Blunt has shared insights into her marriage with actor-director John Krasinski, emphasising the importance of staying “connected” despite their demanding careers. Speaking at the Los Ange- les premiere of her new movie The Fall Guy, Blunt, highlighted the necessity for regular communication and quality time to nurture their nearly 14-year marriage. Acknowledging the challenges of balancing their c m y b busy shooting schedules, Blunt emphasised the significance of checking in with each other and prioritising their relationship. The couple has two daughters. — ANI exploration. Her unique vocals bring a musical fusion to my composition that will leave a lasting impact on listeners everywhere. Her dedication is truly inspiring, and I believe our fans are going to love what we’ve created together.” — TNS mingle Sofia Vergara reveals why she isn’t too picky about men Actress Sofia Vergara feels she can’t be too “picky” about who she dates, as it is already hard for women over 50 to find someone. Vergara, who parted ways with Joe Manganiello last year, remains open to the idea of dating another celebrity. “I mean, it’s already hard for a 50-something-year-old woman to find someone. I’m not going to be now picky about, ‘Oh, he can only be a doctor. Oh, he can only be an astronaut.’ No, I mean, I’m not that picky,” the actress said. — IANS
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