11052025-LSTC-01.qxd 5/10/2025 9:26 PM Page 1 c m y b DEMI TO ACT IN STRANGE ARRIVALS TRIBUNE Life Mother Demi Moore and Colman Domingo will feature in Strange Arrivals. Helmed by Oscarwinning director Roger Ross Williams, the film is produced by Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Samantha Lang and Anne Carey. More of Miley Miley Cyrus has released her latest single, More to Lose. The song, which has introspective lyrics, is the fourth single from her upcoming album, Something Beautiful, set to be released on May 30. CHANDIGARH | SUNDAY | 11 MAY 2025 This Mother’s Day, we go beyond the glitz to celebrate the soulful bond between stars and their forever cheerleaders—their supermoms Superior! GRAIN OF TRUTH Chef Sanjeev Kapoor & Urmil Kapoor Anandita Gupta B EFORE the lights, camera, and applause…there was a soft lullaby, a lunchbox packed with love and a hug that made everything okay. Whether it was calming pre-audition nerves, praying through their failures, or cheering the loudest at their wins, these moms have been the wind beneath their wings. In this heartwarming tribute, celebrities open up about the women who shaped their hearts, before they shaped their destinies. For India’s beloved Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, the true magic of cooking began with his mother’s gentle hands. “Everything I know about cooking with heart, I learnt from her. Her food was never fancy—just soulful, honest and full of love, just like her.” It’s Sanjeev’s humility, however, that his mom Urmil gushes about. “From his little feet running around my kitchen to the man the world admires—his loving heart hasn’t changed.” MY WARRIOR: Taha Shah Badussha & Mahnaz Sikkander Badusha The Heeramandi breakout star and OTT sensation Taha Shah Badussha gets candid on how his mom has been his North Star. “As a single parent in a foreign land, she didn’t just raise me—she built empires in silence. Working under the scorching sun, breaking glass ceilings with calloused hands. She’s my warrior and my greatest inspira- tion.” While for mom Mahnaz, it’s Taha’s thoughtfulness that steals the show. “Today, he might be a heartthrob, but what I truly cherish is his kind heart. Whether it’s a costar or a crew member, he treats everyone with gentleness and respect. Watching him grow into such a thoughtful human being is my biggest blessing,” she smiles. UPMA OVER CAKE Shivesh Bhatia & Anju Bhatia Celebrated baker Shivesh Bhatia may be the dessert darling of millions, but at home, he’s still the boy who lights up at the sight of his mom’s upma. “Even when I’m swamped with shoots, she checks if I’ve eaten,” he smiles. Anju adds warmly, “He may be a successful baker, but I still see a curious little boy who once stirred cake batter beside me.” DRIVING FORCE: Samantha Kochhar & Blossom Kochhar Samantha Kochhar, MD of the Blossom Kochhar Group, calls mom Blossom her compass. “She’s soft yet unshakably strong. In every pivotal moment of my life—whether I was starting a career or becoming a mother— she held me like only she can.” Samantha’s mom and India’s pioneer Aromatherapist Blossom Kochhar adds, “People see a powerful woman in Samantha. But I see an artist playing with clay and colours.” The endearing bonds between these stars and their moms affirm that behind every shining light is a mother who lit the first spark. And as you read this, get ready to laugh, tear up, and maybe text your mom a long overdue “I love you.” LIFE’S ANCHOR Nitanshi Goel & Rashi Goel SO PROUD! Ms Malini & Manjulika Agarwal Nitanshi Goel, of Laapataa Ladies fame, may have won millions of hearts, but behind the spotlight stands her hero—her mother. “Every time I’m nervous, it’s her presence that steadies me. She’s my anchor—and the rajma-chawal I crave when nothing else feels right.” Mom Rashi Goel adds, “She’s grown up in front of the camera, but to me, she’ll always be the three-year-old reciting film dialogues with a sparkle in her eyes.” Shreya Ghoshal’s concert put on hold Amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, singer Shreya Ghoshal has decided to postpone her Mumbai concert. Shreya was supposed to perform in Maharashtra’s capital on May 10. Taking to Instagram, Shreya wrote, “My dearest fans, With a heavy heart, I want to share that my homecoming concert in Mumbai, part of the All Hearts Tour and scheduled for 10th May 2025 at Jio World Garden, BKC, will be postponed due to the current events unfolding in our beloved country.” She added, “This concert means the world to me, and I was looking forward to sharing a powerful evening with all of you. But as an artiste and a citizen, I feel a deep responsibility to stand in solidarity with the nation during this time. I promise that this is not a cancellation, just a postponement.” MALINI AGARWAL WITH SISTER SHALINI AND MOM MANJULIKA Vindu Dara Singh, Mukesh Rishi praise govt, Indian Army ‘So proud you’ Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan, voices from the film industry have also come forward to show support for the Indian Armed Forces and the government. Actor Vindu Dara Singh. The actor shared, “Operation Sindoor has touched our hearts. I’m with the government. The government is fantastic. The way they responded, our Army personnel, our navy—they deserve all the salutes possible. We are so proud of all of you.” Mukesh Rishi also praised the government’s actions c m y b and said, “I would like to express my thanks to PM Modi. This was not something that could have been handled by just one, two, or even fifty people. The actions that the government has taken were beyond what any of us could have imagined.” ANI India’s OG digital creator Malini Agarwal lights up while speaking of her mom. “She still takes my photos at events and beams with pride when fans spot me. She knows I have a sore throat before I even say a word!” Her mother Manjulika reflects, “She’s so famous now, but to me, she’s still that little girl who believed she could go to the moon— and did.” ‘Sleepless, shattered’ Actor Aly Goni, who is currently out of India for a shoot, expressed deep concern for his family in Jammu. Following Pakistan’s aerial strikes targeting Jammu on Thursday night, Aly, took to Instagram and wrote, “Sleepless and shattered, stuck out of India as my family in Jammu endures last night’s attack. My whole family, children, and parents face the terror of drones and unrest, yet some people glorify this war from the comfort of their homes, posting on social media. It’s not that easy for those near the border.” He also thanked the Indian Armed Forces for their brave efforts. — ANI Aly Goni expresses concern for his family in Jammu