11102024-LSTL-01.qxd 10/10/2024 11:57 PM Page 1 c m y b LORD HANUMAN RETURNS Disney+ Hotstar has announced The Legend Of Hanuman Season 5, which is set to take the viewers on an exhilarating journey as it introduces the powerful Paanchmukhi avatar of Hanuman, showcasing his unparalleled strength and wisdom. The show begins on October 25. TRIBUNE Film industry pays tribute to ‘titan’ and ‘legend’ Ratan Tata ‘Youmissed’ will be greatly entrepreneur at his concert in Dusseldorf, Germany. “It was important to mention his name here because his life was all about hard work. I never read anywhere that he spoke ill of anyone. He did hard work and charity, and that’s Jennifer Lopez is enjoying ‘me time’ after her much-publicised split from Hollywood star Ben Affleck. JLo will be seen in the film Unstoppable next. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 11 OCTOBER 2024 A MITABH BACHCHAN, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and SS Rajamouli were among the prominent cinema personalities who mourned the death of Tata Group’s chairman emeritus and legendary industrialist Ratan Tata. Tata, known for his philanthropy besides being a respected industry leader, died at a private hospital in Mumbai on late Wednesday night. He was 86. Bachchan called Tata’s death the end of an era. The megastar, who along with Bipasha Basu and John Abraham, had worked in the 2004 film Aetbaar, produced by Tata. “Just came to learn of the passing of Shri Ratan Tata...was working very late... An era has ended…a most respected, humble yet visionary leader of immense foresight and resolve... Spent some wonderful moments with him, during several Campaigns we were involved in together. My prayers,” Bachchan wrote on X. In a post on X, Salman said he was “deeply saddened” by Tata’s passing. “Goodbye to The Titan... Fly high like you loved... and oh how you taught us to love,” Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote alongside a picture of a younger Tata, who held licenses to fly both jets and helicopters, sitting in a fighter plane. Ajay Devgn, who was one of the first film stars to pay condolence, said the world mourns the loss of a visionary. “Ratan Tata’s legacy will forever inspire generations. His contributions to India and beyond are immeasurable. We are deeply grateful. Rest in peace, Sir,” he wrote on the microblogging site. Priyanka said Tata touched the lives of millions through his kindness. “Your legacy of leadership and generosity will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for your unmatched passion and dedication for everything you did for our country. You have been an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed, Sir. #RatanTata,” she said. Alia Bhatt said Tata taught multiple generations “what it is to give”. Diljit, who is currently on the European leg of his Dil-Luminati Tour, paid homage to the Me time what life is... To be helpful to people. He lived an unblemished life,” said the singer-actor, in a video posted by his team on Instagram. Legends are born, and they live forever, said Rajamouli. “It’s hard to imagine a day with- c m y b out using a TATA product… Ratan Tata’s legacy is woven into everyday life. If anyone will stand the test of time alongside the Panchabhootas, it’s him,” the filmmaker said. Akshay Kumar said he was “heartbroken” to hear about Tata’s demise. “The world bids farewell to a man who built more than just an empire... His legacy of kindness, innovation, and leadership will continue to inspire generations. Rest in peace, a true legend. Om Shanti,” he wrote on X. Actor-host Simi Garewal, who once hosted Tata on her popular talk show Rendezvous With Simi Garewal, penned a heartfelt note for him. “They say you have gone. It’s too hard to bear your loss… too hard… Farewell my friend,” she wrote. Veteran actor and TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha called Tata a ‘Bharat Ratna’ in true sense. “... finest human being, philanthropist business tycoon our very own #RatanTata is no more. His contributions to society/nation are enormous. Thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends in their hour of grief for their irreplaceable & irreparable loss. Rest in eternal peace (sic)” Sinha wrote. Ranveer Singh SALMAN KHAN shared a black-andwhite photo of Tata with an infinity emoticon. For Kamal Haasan, he was a personal hero. “A ALIA BHATT national treasure whose contributions in nation-building shall forever be etched in the story of modern India. His true richness lay not in material wealth but in his ethics, integrity, humility and patriotism,” he wrote. “What an honourable human being. Rest in peace Sir,” said Sushmita Sen. PTI DILJIT DOSANJH AKSHAY KUMAR PRIYANKA CHOPRA SIMI GAREWAL