29032025-LSTL-01.qxd 3/28/2025 8:52 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE RAID 2 TEASER OUT A much-anticipated sequel the teaser of Raid 2 has been dropped on social media. Starring Ajay Devgn in his iconic role as the determined IRS officer Amay Patnaik, Raid 2 promises a thrilling and high-stakes story. New zone Life Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is set to don the director’s hat for the highly anticipated Krrish 4, the latest installment in the superhero franchise. He will also act in the movie. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 29 MARCH 2025 Karisma Kapoor, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Leander Paes and others dazzle as showstoppers at Lakme Fashion Week 2025 Evergreenethnic... KOOL KARISMA! ‘HOW MUCH WE CAN CONSUME...’ Karisma Kapoor steals the show in a Satya Paul saree Nushrratt emphasises sustainability in fashion Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor stole the show as she turned showstopper for Satya Paul at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI, which took place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Thursday. She looked ethereal in a monochrome-belted saree. Karisma confidently walked the ramp as a showstopper at this fashion celebration in Mumbai. She shared, “I love Satya Paul’s work... aap sabko pata hai mujhe sari bahut pasand hai, black and white bahut pasand hai… (I like sari and black and white colour). So, I am very happy. This outfit is bold and speaks of today’s woman...” Lakme Salon x Satya Paul presented Alchemy at Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. Lakme Fashion Week and FDCI posted about the collection on their official Instagram handle. Earlier, Ananya Panday walked the ramp for fashion designer Anamika Khanna in a stunning blue and silver ensemble. Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha shared how fashion has evolved over time and sustainability has become an important factor. “I think in fashion, what I like is that we have evolved to sustainability because deep in my heart, I believe that we can’t be such consumerists. There has to be a limit on how much we can consume, and I think the best way to stop consumption is to recycle and reuse what we already have. Give me this outfit, and I can wear it in five different ways. That is what I really like about fashion,” Bharuccha said, as she turned showstopper for NIF Global The Runway at Lakme Fashion Week. About her outfit, she said, “It’s very easy and comfortable. I can wear it any time, either for the party or any day like for dinner or coffee.” HUMBLE TRIBUTE Shilpa Shetty shines in zebra-striped saree Actress Shilpa Shetty looked sensational in a black and white zebra-striped saree with an impressive moulded wooden bodice creation, as she walked the ramp for designer Mohammed Mazhar. She highlighted his fashion collection, Jila Saharanpur, which is a humble tribute to the artisans of his hometown, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Lakme Fashion Week shared a beautiful snap of Shilpa as she walked the ramp with confidence. She complemented her outfit with bracelets and other ornaments. After her ramp walk, she appreciated designer Mazhar’s initiative to honour the artisans of Saharanpur through his fashion collection. She hailed the Jila Saharanpur collection as a new definition of “power dressing”. Shilpa shared, “I think it’s a brilliant idea and a great initiative to create fashion, and also create livelihood for these people in Saharanpur. I totally support the cause and the kind of fashion Mohamed churns out, I think it really is very innovative.” ANANYA PANDEY ACE UP HIS SLEEVE PROSENJIT IN KOCHANO DHOTI Former tennis player Leander Paes lauds designer Abhishek Roy The Khakee: The Bengal Chapter star Prosenjit Chatterjee stole the spotlight as he walked the ramp in the black Bengali Kochano dhoti, impressing the audience with his impeccable charm and outfit. The actor, known for his impressive performances in Bengali cinema, was a showstopper for fashion designer Roy Abhisek, whose clothing brand Roy Calcutta showcased its finely crafted designs. Prosenjit expressed his admiration for the designer’s work, congratulating him on his success and innovative approach to fashion. Taking to Instagram, he shared a video of his ramp walk and wrote, “Cheers to @rabhisek @roy_calcutta_official for setting the stage on fire at Lakme Fashion Week! Proud of your journey, your creativity, and the way you’re taking Bengal a step further on the national stage. Keep shining.” — ANI Former India tennis player Leander Paes turned showstopper for fashion designer Abhishek Roy at 25th Lakme Fashion Week in collaboration with FDCI. “Abhishek is not just showcasing India, not just West Bengal and Kolkata, but his learnings at Shantiniketan, which makes him a true son of the soil. He’s gone back to the roots, and he’s brought out not just in fabric but also in the karidari,” Paes said. “You look at all the different workmanship on this beautiful fabric and on all the different models walking today. The outfits are not just really comfortable, but they really reflect what India stands for. I would be so proud to walk with this outfit and walk with Roy at any red carpet around the world,” he added. Leander also shared his views on fashion, “It’s ethnic, it’s Indian, it’s comfortable, it’s sporty. It’s definitely chic, and it’s an expression of myself. I think that fashion, personally, is not just about our roots but also where we’ve travelled.” Ground Zero teaser out The teaser for Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming film, Ground Zero, has been unveiled, promising an intense war thriller inspired by real events. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is set in Kashmir and will hit theaters on April 25. The makers of the film released the teaser trailer on social media. “Bravery, sacrifice, and a mission that changed everything. #GroundZero teaser out now! #AbPrahaarHoga,” the caption of the post read. The teaser begins with a chilling warning from the terror group, followed by a depiction of an attack on Indian soldiers that resulted in the loss of 70 lives. The clip then introduces Emraan Hashmi as BSF Deputy Commandant Narendra Nath Dubey, a real-life hero who led a high-stakes mission to hunt down the enemy. The teaser ends with Hashmi’s character posing a poignant question, “Sirf Kashmir ki zameen humaari hai ya yahan ke log bhi?” (Does Kashmir’s land belong to us, or do its people also belong to us?) Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the film is directed by Tejas Deoskar. The film will hit the theatres on April 25. In the coming months, Emraan will also be seen headlining Awarapan 2, which promises to be an intense action drama. — ANI c m y b Saif Ali Khan’s Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins to premiere on Netflix in April HIGH STAKES Saif Ali Khan’s latest movie Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins will make its debut on Netflix on April 25, the streamer announced on Friday. Also starring Jaideep Ahlawat, the heist film is directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal. The Pathaan fame filmmaker Siddharth Anand has produced the movie with his wife, Mamta Anand, under their banner Marflix Pictures. “The bigger the risk, the sweeter the steal. Aa raha hai the incredible- Jewel Thief. Watch Jewel Thief, out 25 April, only on Netflix,” Netflix posted on its official social media pages. Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins features Saif as a jewel thief, who is hired by a powerful crime lord to steal the world’s most elusive diamond - The African Red Sun. — PTI