20102024-LSTL-01.qxd 10/20/2024 12:27 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE DIGITAL PREMIERE OF AYE ZINDAGI ZEE5 has announced the digital premiere of Aye Zindagi on October 25. It a story that illuminates the power of connection in our darkest moments. Up next Bollywood star Sunny Deol’s upcoming action movie with filmmaker Gopichand Malineni has been titled Jaat. It is touted as a film with high-octane drama and larger-than-life action sequences. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 20 OCTOBER 2024 Changing times, traditions DEEPIKA AND ROHIT On Karwa Chauth, celebs from the world of television share what the festival means to them SACHET AND PARAMPARA TANDON K ARWA CHAUTH, the age-old festival celebrating the love, devotion, and bond between married couples, is one of the most cherished days in the Indian calendar. As wives fast for their husbands’ wellbeing, the festival showcases the strength of relationships. This sacred day isn’t just limited to personal lives, it often finds its way into the world of television, where actors embrace the festive spirit, both onscreen and off it. Celebs from the television world share what Karwa Chauth means to them. I fast, we fast! MORE THAN A RITUAL Neil Bhatt “For Aishwarya and me, Karwa Chauth is more than just a ritual; it’s a celebration of our love and what we mean to each other. Each year, as we both observe the fast, we’re reminded of the strength we draw from one another. On Megha Barsenge’s set, we’re creating our own little festival of love. With all the bustle of filming, we’re doing our best to showcase devotion, laughter and the magic that Karwa Chauth brings to relationships.” “Karwa Chauth is such a beautiful celebration of love, devotion, and the bond shared between a husband and wife. Every year, when Neha fasts for me, it’s a deeply humbling experience, and I feel truly blessed to have her by my side. It’s a reminder of the love, sacrifice and strength that women bring into our lives as ardhanginis — our life partners, our equal halves. Indian women, especially homemakers, are truly the life force that holds everything together. AISHWARYA AND NEIL BHATT MAERA MISSHRA WITH HER FIANCÉ “I can’t help but admire my wife’s belief and dedication to our relationship. I believe this “I am shooting for a special Karwa Chauth track in the show Bhagya Lakshmi, where my character performs the traditional fast for her onscreen husband Rishi (Rohit Suchanti). In my personal life, I am very excited to celebrate this Karwa Chauth with Rajul, my fiancé, because it’s such a special experience to be living this tradition both on and off the screen.” “Karwa Chauth has always been a special day for me and my wife. Even though I don’t personally observe the fast, I make sure to be by my wife’s side throughout the day, supporting her in every way possible. It’s a beautiful tradition that represents the strength of a couple’s bond, and I believe it’s important to be present for your partner for these moments. I remember the first Karwa Chauth after our marriage, the excitement and love in the air were just magical. For us, it’s not just about the rituals, it’s about celebrating our relationship, creating memories, and cherishing the love we have for each other.” FULL DEVOTION Anisha Hinduja EXPRESSING LOVE Sachet Tandon LOVELY VIBES Aarya Babbar “Karwa Chauth is such a meaningful celebration for me and my husband, Rohit. It’s a beautiful way to honour our love for each other. I’m really looking forward to keeping a fast as always and making his day special. Even though I’ll be busy filming, I’ll make sure to keep our traditions alive. For him, it’s a big thing that I follow all the traditional rituals which my mother-in-law follows. BEAUTIFUL TRADITION Dheeraj Dhoopar FAMILY AFFAIR Lakshay Khurana “I will keep Karwa Chauth fast for my wife Parampara, and I think it’s another way of expressing my love for her. She is the best wife, and I wanted to show my support by fasting for her. I’ve also bought a special gift — a maang tikka. I know this will bring a smile to her face.” GREAT BONDING Deepika Singh PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR this fast traditionally. In its glamorized avatar, courtesy Yash Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Karan Johar, for making it larger-than-life on the big screen, it’s now a pan-India festival with women in Bihar, Maharashtra and as far as Karnataka observing the fast! Starting with sargi in the DHEERAJ DHOOPAR WITH HIS WIFE festival is not just about fasting, but is a celebration of love. On this day, the vibe at our place is very different. I watch my wife meticulously prepare for this day, from selecting her attire to applying henna, and embodying the traditions that have been passed down through generations. She is definitely my pillar of strength. As the day pro- “Karwa Chauth is one of the most cherished festivals for me. Every year, I look forward to the excitement of getting ready, applying mehendi, and wearing my favourite saree. This festival holds such a deep meaning for me, not only because of the fasting but because of the love and dedication behind it. I remember my first Karwa Chauth — it was such a special day filled with love and blessings. I observed the fast with full devotion, and when I broke it along with my husband, following all the rituals, it was an unforgettable moment. (As told to Dharam Pal) c m y b morning, the pre-dawn meal in taaron ki chaanv, women spend the day without any water or food till the moon comes out. It’s after offering arghay (water) to the moon that the fast is completed. Karwa is a small earthen pot and Chauth refers to the fourth day of the dark-fortnight, or Krishna paksha, in the month of Kartika. Fasting women fill karwa with sugar or rice amongst the other things needed for puja. Fasting is feasting in Punjab — matthi, firni, mithai, maah ki dal and much more is available for the special dinner feast for the women decked up from head to toe! — Mona 100 up & counting SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Maera Misshra TRULY BLESSED Naman Shaw “I also observe the Karwa Chauth fast, and I did it last year too. This year, I’m planning to surprise my wife with a gift, something special, but I’ll keep that a secret for now. My mom is also visiting us, and she’ll be staying until after Karwa Chauth, so this time it’s going to be a fully traditional affair. I might even take a day off from shooting for Ishq Jabariya just to spend the entire day with my wife.” gresses, I am reminded of the sacrifices she makes for our bond, and it fills me with gratitude. When the moon finally rises, the moment she breaks her fast becomes a beautiful reminder of the strength of our love. Karwa Chauth is more than a ritual; it’s a heartfelt expression of devotion which enriches our lives together.” Ghar Aaja Pardesi, Chand Chupa Badal Mein, Bole Chudiyan — the trilogy of Bollywood songs that made Karwa Chauth special…The ‘not-so-progressive’ fast is sure trying to keep up with the times! In its glamorized makeover, it has become gender neutral — husbands are joining their wives for the day to go without any food or water, the evening katha has remained sacrosanct, while bringing along ramp shows, foot spas, designer mehendi and nail art to mark the day! The long-standing tradition owes its early traces to Puranas. “Shiv Stotram in Shiv Purana has a mention of Parvati observing the fast to save Shiva’s life when he was going through saadsati,” shares astrologer and Vaastu expert CK Jain. The Karwa Chauth kathas have a mention of Veervati, only sister of seven brothers, albeit the story is told a bit differently in different states. A largely Punjabi festival, Karwa Chauth is traditionally celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu. The districts in Himachal sharing a border with Punjab have long kept up with the tradition, while it was not celebrated in tribal belt of the state till a few decades ago. In Jammu, Dogri women have observed Amandeep Sidhu is happy that her show Badall Pe Paon Hai has recently completed a 100 episodes. “It feels incredible! Reaching 100 episodes shows the hard work of the entire team and the love of our viewers. We have created a special bond with our audience, and I am so grateful for their continued support. It motivates us to bring our ‘My best is yet to come’ Shraddha Kapoor talks about the success of Stree 2and her approach towards selecting films Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has said the credit for the resounding success of her latest movie Stree 2 belonged to its ‘fabulous team’, which crafted a sequel true to the spirit of the original. The Amar Kaushik-directed horror comedy, a sequel to the 2019 film Stree, has emerged as the highestgrossing Hindi film of all time at the domestic boxoffice, with a collection of over Rs 600 crore! At an event on Friday evening, Kapoor called the film a ‘pure cinematic joy’ and praised the collaborative effort of the crew and her co-stars Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. “We have brilliant actors in the film. We have some really entertaining dialogues. So, it has been a fabulous team effort and pure cinematic joy. I’m really proud to be a part of this film,”she said. Kapoor, 37, said the movie and her character received immense love from audiences. “My character is this mysterious girl who comes and goes, and you’re constantly wondering about her presence. So, it all began there. And hats off to our producer, our writers, and my director for really cracking the sequel because it’s important to not make a sequel for the sake of it,” she said. Kapoor, known for movies such as Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Chhichhore and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, also opened up about her approach to selecting films. “I believe that my best is yet to come, and I definitely want to feel, when I am going to be a part of a film, that it is going to be something exciting for me as an actor... To be a part of a particular story that is really riveting, that may have a message subliminally passed on to the audiences. I am in that headspace right now,” she said. — PTI best to every episode. There is so much more to come in the story, and we are excited to hit more milestones and keep the show going strong,” she shared. About the experience of working in the show, she commented, “Working on Badall Pe Paon Hai has been a really enriching experience for me.” LAST 2 DAYS
The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising four eminent persons as trustees.
The Tribune, the largest selling daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the paper. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.
The English edition apart, the 133-year-old Tribune has two sister publications, Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi).