21122024-LSTL-01.qxd 12/21/2024 12:04 AM Page 1 c m y b JIM BACK AS DOCTOR EGGMAN With the trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 out, fans are gearing up for an electrifying adventure as Sonic, Tails and Knuckles take on their toughest challenge yet. And, Jim Carrey returns as Doctor Eggman! TRIBUNE On screen Life Brown munda Angelina Jolie is making her much-anticipated return to acting with a performance in Maria, Pablo Larrain’s biographical film about the late opera legend Maria Callas. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 21 DECEMBER 2024 rocking Bursting on to the scene during the last five years, Punjabi-Canadian singing sensation AP Dhillon, of Brown Munde fame, has garnered a fan base across the globe FIRST OF A KIND, SEASON 1 Rather reclusive, AP, the global star, left his fans in surprise when Prime Video announced a documentary on AP Dhillon’s life! AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind — Season 1 was released last year, and featured interviews with Dhillon’s family and friends, offering a look at his personal and professional journey. While it sure gave a glimpse of his creative life, fans were left wanting for more. Season 1 leaves room for more in the coming times. Mona N AAM hai Amrit…kamm tusi sab jande hon…the Summer High, Excuses and Insane hitmaker is set for a date with the City Beautiful this evening. Post serenading his ‘childhood crush’ Malaika Arora during his Mumbai tour, and getting music giants Jazzy B and Honey Singh on stage at Delhi, AP Dhillon, aka Amritpal Singh Dhillon, has raised the expectations of the city folks. Starting his Brownpoint India Tour from Mumbai on December 7, performing in New Delhi on December 14, he concludes it in Chandigarh on December 21. In just about five years of bursting on to the scene, AP has a fan base across the globe with a fair smattering of Bollywood stars in it. Billions of streams across platforms, topping the Billboard charts and desi songs with international vibe, AP is one of his kind. PUNJABI MUNDA IN CANADA Born in Mullianwal in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, he pursued engineering before moving to Canada. Studies and working odd jobs at convenience stores and gas stations, music slowly and steadily became his life. With no one willing to work with him, he started on his own, investing in technology, spending hours in the garage, coming up music he wanted to take to the world. Sure he’s Punjabi, but his sound is an eclectic mix of Pop, Hip hop, R&B and Trap. Starting with singles Fake and Faraar, it was Deadly that got him an entry into music charts. Excuses—Mere Dil Naal Larre Ni Tuu Laun Waaliye/Dil Tera Jadonn Tuttuga Taa Pata Lagunga— brought him name and fame. This was closely followed by the stupendously successful Brown Munde, which made the world go gaga over this munda. WOMEN IN AP’S LIFE Very guarded about his personal life, a grouse his fans had with the docu-series AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind - Season 1 was that apart from his grandmother there were no women from his life who made it to the screen! His Instagram Stories from Mumbai popped up a name—Mrunal Thakur. To help you jog your memory, she is the lovely princess from the beautiful onscreen love story Sita Ramam. AP tagged Mrunal on a picture of poha, writing ‘Best one I had. Thank you, Mrunal Thakur.” Strangely, poha keeps popping with Punjabi concerts. Lately, Diljit too was seen enjoying some, giving it a go over paranthas in Punjab. Back to women in AP’s life, his fans were left wondering if there was more to him than serenading Malaika on stage! Diljit Dosanjh surpasses Shah Rukh Khan on the UK’s Top Asian Celebrity list Don vibes Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has claimed the top spot on the UK’s list of the Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World, surpassing celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun. The Udta Punjab actor took to Instagram to share his reaction and he let his music speak for him. Reposting an article about the achievement, Diljit added his popular track Born To Shine’ to express his emotions. In another story, he featured his new song Don, further celebrating this milestone. Dosanjh claimed the top spot thanks to his chart-topping tracks, successful film projects, international collaborations, and his highly successful DilLuminati Tour. He also received widespread praise for his role in the critically acclaimed film Amar Singh Chamkila. The Jatt & Juliet 3 actor surpassed last year’s top contender, Shah Rukh Khan, securing the top spot in the 2024 edition of the list published by UK weekly Eastern Eye. The list was unveiled earlier this month. Singer Charli XCX secured the second spot on the list, followed by Allu Arjun in third, Dev Patel in fourth, Priyanka Chopra in fifth, and actor Vijay in sixth. Singer Arijit Singh was placed seventh. Other notable Indian who featured on the list included Prabhas, Rajkummar Rao, Kartik Aaryan, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and Hrithik Roshan. — IANS Too much, too soon AP’s first song came in 2019 and his notes soon won the world over. Amongst his hits are Summer High, Ma Belle, Old Money, Bora Bora, Dil Nu, Desires, Spaceship, Sweet Flower, Arrogant, Scars, War, Sleepless and Gallan. His song With You, which fought a plagiarism battle, turned out to be ‘bought sample music’. Dishing out Punjabi lyrics on western beats, his army of fans is growing ever so strong. First concert was his own Ask AP about his favourite concert and it sure is his first ever show at Gurgaon. Would you believe that it was his first-ever; he had never been to concert as a spectator either! Sitting in his vanity, listening to thousands of spectators screaming his name, AP let go of any hesitancy or doubt that he harboured. Now, he’s a master on stage! We love AP, what he loves ■A good game of basketball, playing for NBA is his growing up dream ■ Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has been his favourite singer ■ His father and bibi (grandmother) remain his idols ■ He ‘knows’ and admires Bollywood’s stars — Shah Rukh, Salman, among others ■ AP likes desi khana and finds cooking therapeutic Charting the Brown Munde course The song that changed the course of AP’s life was a one about ‘brown appreciation’ and ‘brown pride’. Lyrics by Shinda Kahlon, Brown Munde brought AP, Gurinder Gill and Gminxr (Gugundeep Singh Randhawa) together in what became an anthem for ‘brown’ folks, charting an industrious life abroad. The video has brown folks doing odd chores, from construction work to handling kitchens in beats, which became an instant hit. Smashing guitar @ Coachella If Diljit Dosanjh was the first-ever Punjabi artiste to grace the prestigious Coachella stage; 2024 was AP’s year. He ended the electrifying performance smashing the guitar on stage, earning fans’ ire! Shoes of an antagonist Bhumika Gurung plays a negative role in Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Bhumika Gurung, who plays an out-andout-grey character in Zee TV’s new offering Bas Itna Sa Khwaab, is in a happy space as of now. “I believe Shagun is a character full of complexity and intrigue, driven by jealousy and bitterness towards those she feels have wronged her. She’s manipulative and cunning, and doesn’t shy away from using others to get what she wants. For me, playing such a negative role is a thrilling and new experience. Having always portrayed positive characters in the past, this is the first time I am stepping into the shoes of an antagonist. I am absolutely loving the challenge and the opportunity to explore such a layered character. I am looking forward to the audience’s reactions.” Through Avani’s story, Bas Itna Sa Khwaab aims to send a powerful message —that housewives who juggle a hundred responsibilities with ease and flair within the four walls of the house can most certainly transcend the threshold, step into the big bad world and provide for the house too. c m y b Reduce & reuse Anasua Chowdhury, who is known for her roles in Dil Dosti Dance, Savdhaan India, Fear Anasua Chowdhury Files and C.I.D, as well as the movie Laal Singh Chaddha, and is currently seen in web series Waack Girls, says the pollution levels in the country have been rising drastically. Asked how one can protect themselves from it, she said, “Reduce and reuse.”