12112024-LSTC-01.qxd 11/11/2024 11:40 PM Page 1 c m y b JOHN CENA RETURNS Fans of Peacemaker can finally rejoice. The hit DC series, a spin-off of James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, will return for its highly awaited second season in 2025. The Peacemaker series, which stars John Cena as the titular character, first premiered on HBO Max in January, 2022. TRIBUNE Nominated Life Lady Gaga has received two Grammy nominations. On Instagram, she wrote, “Because of our amazing fans we are so blessed to be nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo recording...” CHANDIGARH | TUESDAY | 12 NOVEMBER 2024 PHOTO: VICKY Gurpreet Ghuggi, Mahira Sharma, The Great Khali, Nav Bajwa, BN Sharma and Naman Hanjra Science fiction peppered with romance and a tadka of comedy, Raduaa sequel is one ambitious outing My first fight with Undertaker was the most memorable one because he was the reigning star. Beating him at that time changed the course of my life. THE GREAT KHALI Tune in to this radio! Mona T RUST Punjabis to be where nobody is and nobody can… The latest to join this bandwagon is Raduaa Returns. A sci-fi movie, it has a significant romantic track, add to it Punjab’s staple comedy and you get the sequel to the 2018 film Raduaa (Radio). Comedy Towering over the team Raduaa Returns was The Great Khali, who plays ruled for decades in Mohammad Khan, during its trailer Punjabi films. I am launch on Monday at Mohali. telling you that at least Now know the size of the man; while 10 producers are going the rest get a high chair, his is low lying to fit all in one frame! “Imagine to do science how difficult it is to get him in the fiction now. film,” says Gurpreet Ghuggi. Setting the scene at the launch the World GURPREET GHUGGI Heavyweight Champion, the seven-feet tall giant, had writer-director, five-feet something Nav Bajwa, opposite him. One slight twack and Nav turned red. “During the shoot, I had to use a gel to soothe my pain whenever he touched me!” shared Nav. Khali was offered Hindi, English and Punjabi films, but was not comfortable. Credit to Nav for making him debut with a Punjabi film! “I get way too many offers, but I am always hesitant to do a film, but I loved Nav’s story and how despite being such a star he is so humble,” shared Khali, who enjoyed the shooting process and being on the sets. “Film hit jaani hai,” he said. The sequel has come six years later; if the script took time, the VFX even more so. BN Sharma, who plays HCL, shared, “The scenes were shot on a green screen and it took huge coordination. It was so heartening to see the scene turn into a fantasy on the monitor.” Paramveer Singh, who wasn’t part of the first outing, joined the cast in the sequel. He Once more? started running, turning my eyes red. It was very challenging but I enjoyed it all.” Gurpreet Ghuggi has seen Punjabi cinema making strides. He shared, “Punjabi films were big on action. Even the posters carried credit for maar-dhad. Maan (Gurdas) saab turned the tide in favour of love and family dramas, followed by comedy that reigned for decades. Period dramas next, I am telling you that at least 10 producers are going to do science fiction now.” Amongst those present at the launch, Jaswant Rathore, who plays Dr Surinder Shetty, did fabulous mimicry of his idol Suniel Shetty. Taking due permission from Khali, he also did a bit on him, getting compliments from the man who was the first runner-up of Bigg Boss 4. Jaswant joked how Khali was the real winner for Shweta Tiwari won Rs 1 crore, while Khali ate eggs worth Rs1.5 crore! (The film hits the theatres on November 22) All the right moves Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan tease sequel of their film Ishq Bollywood superstars Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan have expressed their desire to collaborate again, potentially for a follow-up to their hit 1997 romantic comedy Ishq. The two actors on Saturday evening attended the mahurat of the upcoming movie Tera Yaar Hoon Main, which marks the acting debut of filmmaker Indra Kumar’s son Aman. “I feel very happy whenever I meet Ajay. We don’t meet that often but whenever we do meet, it’s with a lot of warmth and love,” Aamir said. Devgn said he had a great time working with the Dangal actor in Ishq, directed by Indra Kumar, and also featured Kajol and Juhi Chawla as the female leads.“We had so much fun on the sets of Ishq, we should do another one,” said Devgn, who is basking in the glory of his latest release, Singham Again. To this, Khan added, “Yes, we should.” Kumar said he was now considering the possibility of a sequel with both actors. “Now that Ajay and Aamir both have said they want to work together on Ishq 2, I’m going to speak to them again in detail about this. We should make the second part but not until we have the right script for it,” the filmmaker said. During the event, Khan recounted how Devgn, 55, saved him when a chimpanzee attacked him during the filming of Ishq. Meanwhile, Tera Yaar Hoon Main also stars Paresh Rawal and Akanksha Sharma. — PTI said, “Huge effort has been put in the special effects. There would be people working on 30-40 terminals here, about the same number in Mumbai and also in South India. Immaculate coordination has turned Punjabi sci-fi film a reality.” The two actresses, Mahira Sharma and Naman Hanjra, play Rajkumari Ratna and AI robot KT, respectively. In her second Punjabi film, Mahira has dubbed for her character and is happy. Keeping interaction limited in Punjabi, she said, “I did not want to go wrong with my Punjabi dialogues and be trolled for it. Please watch our film, as it is one brave effort for Punjabi cinema.” Naman opened up on playing a character like never before. There is a running sequence for which she wore four-inch heel on a treadmill facing a farrata fan. “My character is futuristic and I wore lenses to stay in the look. The wind displaced my lenses as soon as I Steve Jyrwa wins India’s Best Dancer 4 After months of spectacular performances in a fierce competition, Sony Entertainment Television’s homegrown dance reality show India’s Best Dancer Season 4 has drawn curtains on another electrifying season with Steve Jyrwa being crowned the champion. The grand finale was a night of electrifying energy, heartfelt performances, and a fitting culmination of the journey to find India’s ultimate dance icon. Hosts Jay Bhanushali and Aniket Chauhan, along with the esteemed panel of judges —Karisma Kapoor, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis, rooted for the great grand finalists — Steve Jywra, Harsh Keshri, Nextion, Nepo, Akanksha Mishra aka Akina, and Aditya Malviya. Steve lifted the coveted trophy and was honoured with a generous prize of Rs 15 lakh, while his choreographer Raktim Thakuria was awarded Rs 5 lakh. Steve also won a Maruti Suzuki Swift car. Despite early challenges that affected his ability to walk, Steve’s grandmother’s unwavering support transformed his life. Cap Taylor Swift, BTS’ Jimin win at MTV EMAs The MTV Europe Music Awards took place in Manchester on Sunday night. Rita Ora hosted the gala, which saw singers like Taylor Swift, BTS’ Jimin and Eminem taking home awards. Swift swept awards for Best Artist, Best US Act, and Best Live Act. She also won Best Video for Fortnight with Post Malone. Sabrina Carpenter won Best Song for Espresso. The Best Pop award went to Ariana Grande. Busta Rhymes was honoured with the Global Icon award, while British pop duo Pet Shop Boys were bestowed the Pop Pioneers award. BTS’ Jimin won the Best Kpop award, while K-pop group Le Sserafim won Best Push award. Tyla clinched both the Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards. Raye won Best UK and Ireland Act. Eminem won Best Hip-Hop, Liam Gallagher won Best Rock and Imagine Dragons took home the Best Alternative prize. Song of success Meanwhile, British singer-songwriter Rita Ora paid an emotional tribute to One Direction star Liam Payne, who breathed his last on October 16. While hosting the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 on Sunday, Ora got teary-eyed as she remembered Payne. “Just want to take a moment to remember someone that was very, very dear to us. We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world, and my world, and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight,” Ora said. — ANI c m y b Taylor Swift