16102024-LSTL-01.qxd 10/15/2024 8:40 PM Page 1 c m y b ANTHONY HOPKINS IN NEW BIOPIC Actor Anthony Hopkins will be seen in Maserati: The Brothers, a biopic directed by Bobby Moresco. It is about the family behind the highperformance automobiles that Italy is known for. Hopkins will play an Italian financier who bankrolls the Maserati brothers. TRIBUNE On mute Life Ananya Panday has mastered the art of muting social media profiles. She said that it ‘avoids all the drama of unfollowing a person’. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 16 OCTOBER 2024 PHOTOS: RAVI KUMAR RANNVIJAY SINGHA, NEHA DHUPIA AND PRINCE NARULA Mona Over the years, I have grown and that is going to reflect in my game. NEHA DHUPIA Every new season of MTV Roadies is a rites de passage for Chandigarh. The garh of one of the most popular reality shows of the country, Roadies, now in its 20th season, stepped into Chandigarh, bringing along Rannvijay Singha, Prince Narula, Neha Dhupia and Elvish Yadav. The new season is going to be a fun, eclectic mix. The show host Rannvijay was dressed in a black kurta pyjama and twinned with the glamorous Neha Dhupia. Prince rocked in a white shirt and beige jacket, and, Elvish, though remained aloof in the cacophony that surrounded the stars, managed to catch the eye in yellow jacket and yellow shoes combo! The four, in tricity for MTV Roadies Double Cross auditions, sure knew how to make the most of the given situation. As the scheduled press conference at Panchkula was rescheduled to Dhaba-7, Chandigarh at the very last minute, the team Roadies and their staff spread around — Rannvijay took the cubicle to give quick interviews, Prince and his team perched on a truck and gave bytes, Neha took one corner and Elvish another. Between make-up touches and harsh lights, they echoed the same sentiment — the show must go on. In its 20th season, the show saw the return of Rannvijay and Neha after four years. The two, who have associated with the show for the longest time, brought a fresh perspective this time around. “The auditions are now a welloiled machinery. There are no right or wrong answers, but how a contestant expresses himself or herself is what we look for,” opened up Rannvijay, the winner of Season 1. Reality shows are often accused of being scripted! Rannvijay put such rumours to rest, “What you see on the show — aggressive behaviour or exaggerated reactions is the result of contestants being put under pressure. Had they been such good actors, they wouldn’t be work- Roadies redefined There are no right or wrong answers, only thing that matters is how a contestant expresses, says Rannvijay Singha, who along with his fellow gang leaders Prince Narula, Neha Dhupia and Elvish Yadav, was in Chandigarh to audition for MTV Roadies ing with us.” Neha is back after the birth of her second child. “Over the years, I have grown and that is going to reflect in my game,” said the muchloved gang leader. Prince adores Rannvijay. “I find inspiration in him,” he shared. All three of them looked fitter and fabulous. Rannvijay revealed, “I have two children, so does Neha. Prince is going to be a father soon. My idea is to defeat my children in all games. Prince and Neha are equally passionate about fitness.” The talk veered from physical health to mental, and trio talked about the positive use of the social media platforms. “Anybody making, editing, putting content on social media does a lot of work and we must respect that,” said Rannvijay. Prince chimed in, “I recently saw a video with a woman in ghoonghat, and people had posted vile comments on it. You don’t know in what circumstance, with what resources has one shot and uploaded; if you don’t like something, move ahead please.” Neha added, “Social media offers a huge platform to showcase one’s skills, use it to bring a positive change in one’s life.” As they talked about Roadies and everything else under the sun, Elvish in a corner sat and maintained his composure while Rannvijay played the protective mentor, “Elvish with his huge army brings a different game. He has his way of approaching life and the tasks, and I am sure he will add to the fun.” The second season of Bigg Boss OTT winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav is going to be the fourth gang leader and competing against What you see on the show — aggressive behaviour or exaggerated reactions—is the result of contestants being put under pressure. Had they been such good actors, they wouldn’t be working with us. RANNVIJAY SINGHA Prince, Neha and Rhea Chakraborty. “I haven’t done any preparation. I will observe the process at the personal interviews.” Calling himself an artiste, Elvish is all set to make the most of every opportunity that came his way. “I am open to chances and adventure. I respect people who think before they act. That’s wise. But I am not one-step forward, twosteps backwards kind of person. I go with my instinct.” As much love that has come his way, so have brickbats. “My mantra is to go snooze when its negative time on my watch, wake up and eat when it’s positive.” Looking for honesty in his team, Elvish along with others would be auditioning in Hyderabad and Pune next. ‘Stay true to your character’... is one tip that veteran Rannvijay doles out to the Roadies aspirants… ELVISH ENGAGES WITH FANS AT PU I am open to chances and adventure. I respect people who think before they act. That’s wise. But I am not ‘onestep forward, two-steps’ backwards kind of person. I go with my instinct. ELVISH YADAV PHOTO: PRADEEP TEWARI Elvish was in Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday to interact with his fans at the Student Centre. Known for his entertaining YouTube content and colossal fan-base, Elvish captivated the crowd, urging students to join his gang for the upcoming MTV Roadies Double Cross auditions. Elvish was greeted with high energy as Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club SD College and Rotaract Club Chandigarh Himalayan performed a flash mob, adding to the excitement. Elvish, who hails from Wazirabad, Gurugram, first gained popularity through his humorous videos and later soared to new heights after winning Bigg Boss OTT 2. In addition to his digital fame, he has appeared in popular music videos like Hum Toh Deewane, Bolero, and Rao Sahab Rollin. The 13th edition of the three-day Khushwant Singh Literature Festival takes off in Kasauli on October 18 The Kasauli Hills await pearls of wisdom Vikrant Parmar Rahul Singh Thirteen is not often a number cherished. At times, it is! As the 13th edition of the three-day Khushwant Singh Literature Festival (KSLF) prepares to roll from October 18, it’s time once again for the Kasauli Hills to imbibe words of wisdom, reverberate each thought and imbue in the spirit of wise voices from across the country. Amid the serene and tranquil environs, a bevy of litterateurs, cultural doyens, thought leaders and men of distinction, including William Dalrymple, Imtiaz Ali, L Subramaniuam, Amitabh Kant, Anindya Roy, Devdutt Pattanaik and Manish Tiwari, are set to exchange views, spawn ideas. As the Chandigarh Press Club on Tuesday, during the announcement of the festival, the director of KSLF, Rahul Singh, son of renowned author Khushwant Singh, jogged down memory lane as he shared, “I have fond memories of the Press Club. I once served as the president here in the years gone by and am happy to announce this year’s festival at this place. It is a grand celebration of recent books, a tribute to our music and much more. The festival has gone on for 13 long years, even online during the pandemic, PHOTO: PRADEEP TEWARI c m y b and that itself is testimony enough to our efforts.” The theme of this year’s festival, Resilience and Renewal, is intended to resonate deeply with the times we live in. “The last few years, as we all know, have been a tribute to the enduring human spirit, its ability to adapt, overcome and flourish among challenges. We are here to celebrate the same,” he said. Literature, like life, is an evolving journey. “Whether it is through poetry, storytelling or debate, resilience finds its way into our narrative, offering inspiration that we all need. The KSLF is a beacon of optimism. In the theme, there is an element of abiding hope, as we take up a host of issues, including our defence forces, ecology, girl child education and secularism,” he added. However, Singh rued the fact that representatives from across the border, Pakistan, are no longer a part of the proceedings, “There are some issues that prevail, but we need to build bridges between nations. Across the globe, there is instability. Dialogue and discussion is the way ahead. In inclusivity lies the key to a future filled with hope. Hatred is not good, communities need to stick together; divisiveness and polarisation will never help.” Promising that Hindi and Punjabi languages will be an integral part of the Festival in the times to come, he said, “Diverse languages of India need to be talked about, cherished. We will focus on it in the future.” Not forgetting to thank the Vianaar Group, which is into construction of eco-friendly homes, and will be an integral part of the Festival this time around, he shared, “The Vianaar Group, through its representative Sheetal Chadha, has come out in big support and that is so heartening. Their philosophy is in tune with the green festival we are hosting this time.” Time for some more wise words!
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