13102024-LSCB-01.qxd 10/12/2024 9:21 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE DULL OPENING FOR JIGRA Despite Alia Bhatt’s star power, her film Jigra did not manage to garner huge footfall on the release day. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film raked in Rs 4.55 crore in India. Jigra faced box-office clash with Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, which minted Rs 5.71 cr on Friday. Desi girl Disha Patani looked every-inch glamourous as she flaunted her desi look, dressed in glittery olive hued lehenga on Dussehra. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 13 OCTOBER 2024 Mona F OR actor Aditya Seal, each role must bring a challenge — a challenge to think, to act and to become someone starkly different from his previous role. So, when he landed the role of Prem in Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani, despite reservations, he was a bit unsure. The feedback to this queer love story, which released earlier this month, has Aditya elated. “The response I have got has been very overwhelming,” says Aditya, who has Ek Chhoti Si Love Story, Student of the Year 2, Indoo Ki Jawani and Tum Bin 2 to his credit. What really worked for the Hardik Gajjar-directorial Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani, accord- Actor Aditya Seal, whose latest film Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani has broken stereotypes, says it was an effort to normalise same-sex relationships ing to the actor, was an effort to normalise same-sex relationships. “Our story’s focus is not the struggles, but it goes one step ahead of that. We just want to portray them as two people in love. It could have been any gender.” Aditya is happy that someone shared on Instagram how the film helped him open up to his family about his orientation. “To make a difference in someone’s life…It really touched me.” The shoot for the film was spread across London and Chandigarh, but with a very small crew. “The journey to become Prem was a lot of fun, honestly. It was just an interesting challenge that I took up. There were inhibitions that it could not come naturally to me. SEALING the deal! Manushi Chhillar, who was last seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, is enjoying the jungle safari. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared an array of pictures and a video docu- Music lovers of the tricity were treated to captivating performances by classical vocalist Vani Rao and sitar player Soumen Bhattacharjee on the concluding day of 300th Monthly Baithak programme organised by Pracheen Kala Kendra. Vani, a versatile artiste from Bhopal, started the programme with melodic Rag Madhuwanti with traditional alaap followed by a Vilambit composition set to ek taal with bols — Vayakul man mero. Another Drut composition, Jiyara lubhaye man lalchaye, also won the hearts of the listeners. Vani concluded the programme with Devi Raagmala, which complemented the occasion of Durga Ashtmi. She was accompanied by Chandigarh-based Mehmood Khan on the tabla and Pt Damodar Rao on the harmonium. After this soulful performance, Chandigarh-based artiste Soumen Bhattacharjee took to the stage for his sitar recital. He commenced his programme with Rag On a high note SPORTS - A WAY OF LIFE ■ Aditya Seal is pretty sporty; cricket has been lifelong passion and he is also a third-degree black belt in taekwondo. He was trained under one of the world’s number one team called K-Tigers. So, how has his martial arts training helped in life? “The slogan for taekwondo is a way of life. For example, when it comes to fitness, it cannot be sprint but marathon. You have to gradually keep doing it.” menting her safari trail. The pictures feature the actress and the wild animals in different frames. The video in her post also shows a tiger walking in the jungle. The actress wrote in the caption, ‘Jungle book Part 1’. Earlier, the actress credited her father and doctor Mitra Basu Chhillar for his dedication that inspired her to dream of being a “clinician” when she was younger. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will next be seen in the action thriller Tehran opposite John Abraham. Directed by Arun Gopalan, the film is based on true events. —IANS Vocal recital by Vani Rao & sitar recital by Soumen Bhattacharjee captivate Chandigarh audience Divas’ day out Konsi Kanhra elaborated with the quiet dignity of the methodical and reposeful alap followed by Jod jhala. He presented compositions in Vilambit laya followed by Madhay laya composition in Hair he goes! MS Dhoni rocks new haircut SHEHNAAZ GILL A still from Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani Manushi documents her jungle safari She’s got the moves Actress Shehnaaz Gill, who is featured in the revamped version of the track Sajna Ve Sajna, has given a peek into the practice session of the track from the film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. Shehnaaz posted a video on Instagram, where she is seen dancing with her choreographers Shazia Samji and Piyush Bhagat. The actress is seen doing the hookstep of the song, which was originally from the 2003 film Chameli, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rahul Bose. “Le teri hogayi yaar #sajnavesajna #shehnaazgill #sunidichauhan,” she wrote as the caption. The revamped version of the track features Shehnaaz and Rajkummar Rao. It is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, who crooned the original track and Divya kumar. Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video also stars Triptii Dimri, Mallika Sherawat, Rakesh Bedi and Vijay Raaz. On the professional front, Shehnaaz has been a part of films like Kala Shah Kala, Daaka, Honsla Rakh, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Thank You for Coming. —IANS But as I started playing Prem, it just became a lot easier to be him.” Aditya also levels much credit to his co-star Sunny Singh, “I had a good co-actor with me, Sunny. So, he made it easier. Because he was constantly Amar, it made it easier for me to be Prem.” The thrust on Punjabi-Bengali family differences worked well too, “It just felt like a BengaliPunjabi love story. We forgot that we were doing a love story between two men.” Navigating web world and films, Aditya is focused on the process. When not acting, he loves to travel, “Meeting different people from different cultures is my way of broadening horizons.” Amongst his upcoming projects are Mudassar Aziz-directorial Mere Husband Ki Bibi, which also stars Bhumi Pednekar, Rakul Preet Singh and Arjun Kapoor. Then there is Maharagni— Queen of Queens, directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati. “It’s with Kajol ma’am and Prabhu Deva sir. We have done the first schedule and I am looking forward to its next.” Acting for him is like taekwondo, a way of life, “Acting is something that I want to continue to keep doing for the rest of my life,” he signs off. Star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is heavily trending on social media. Surprisingly, it’s not for his cricketing skills but it’s his new haircut that caught eyeballs. Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim posted a Shilpa Shetty dolls up in pink lehenga for designer Megha Bansal, Sobhita Dhulipala looks gorgeous in Punit Balana outfit ek taal. Then he doled out with fast tempo composition in teen taal. His concluding dhun was well received by the audience. He was accompanied by Siddharth Chatterjee on the tabla. — TNS couple pictures of Dhoni flaunting his haircut. This time, the former CSK skipper ditched his long hair for a new stylish pompadour look. “Mahendra Singh Dhoni...The One & Only Our Thala,” Aalim Hakim captioned the post. In tinted shades with green borders, Dhoni looked uberstylish in his haircut. — ANI c m y b UJJWALA RAUT Are you looking for elegant lehengas in a pastel tone this wedding season? If yes, then actor Shilpa Shetty has got you covered. At Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI Shilpa opted for a braid that made her look like a desi princess. She presented Megha’s collection Khwaab Khwaishon Ka Shaamiyana at the fashion show. Meanwhile, Sobhita Dhulipala was the show-stopper for designer Punit Balana and Ujjwala Raut walked the ramp for designer Abhishek Sharma. — ANI SHILPA SHETTY SOBHITA DHULIPALA
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