12062025-LSTC-01.qxd 6/11/2025 8:08 PM Page 1 c m y b NAMASTE FROM JACKSON WANG K-Pop idol, singer, rapper Jackson Wang was spotted at the Mumbai International Airport as he visited India for the promotion of his upcoming music album Magic Man 2. He was accompanied by his team and the Mumbai Airport officials. The K-Pop idol greeted his fans with a namaste as he made his way out of the airport. TRIBUNE Name game Life Kanye West appears to be embracing yet another evolution of his identity. The rapper, who legally shortened his name to Ye in 2018, has now been referred to as Ye Ye in several official business documents. CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 12 JUNE 2025 Tanuj Virwani wanted Rana Naidu director Karan Anshuman to include him in the sequel, and here he is — playing a rich heir THE POOR LITTLE COMIC COLLECTOR Tanuj Virwani is a collector of comics, figurines and memorabilia. His favourite is Batman. RICH GUY! Mona REDISCOVERING RATI Tanuj Virwani and Karan Anshuman’s bond goes back to the days of Inside Edge. This actor-director partnership is built on mutual admiration and trust. When Karan Anshuman directorial Rana Naidu streamed in 2023, Tanuj was blown. He reached out to Karan and asked him to write a role for him in the subsequent show, howsoever small. And now, the second season of the action-crime drama sees the duo come together. Tanuj plays Chirag Oberoi, an heir to family business. As he gets stuck with a deal, the star fixer, Rana Naidu (Rana Daggubati), is called. Will he make this deal or break it is what Season 2 is all about. Busy promoting the show, Tanuj shares , “I see it as a privilege to be part of Rana Naidu and its incredible team!” He started his career with Luv U Soniyo some 12 years ago and became part of films like Purani Jeans, One Night Stand, Yodha and Let’s Meet before he shifted his focus to OTT. He has web series like As a child, Tanuj Virwani had no idea how great a star his mother, Rati Agnihotri, was in her times. As Rati took a 16-year-long sabbatical to focus on family, just knew that she used to be an actress. The realisation about her true stardom dawned on him when he accompanied her to the set once she made her comeback with the film, Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi. Her fan following, the admiration she received from her costars made him realise her true charisma. Inside Edge, Code M, Masaba Masaba, The Tattoo Murders, Tandoor, Cartel and Murshid to his credit. “I am the adventurous kind and love action and thriller genre more than anything,” he reveals. Tanuj believes cinema and OTT can coexist. “There are stories that can only be made for big screen and there are stories that cannot fit into the 2-3 hour format,” he gives example of Paatal Lok, Sacred Games and Mirzapur. However, as an actor he is interested in his character, not the format. He feels that there is enough audience for both cinema and OTT. The only thing he sees on the downside is quantity taking over quality. “With new platforms mushrooming up, there is demand for content,” he says. Tanuj preps for a role seriously. An ‘amateure writer’ that he calls himself, and uses his writing skills to pen a backstory for all his characters. “It gives me an outline as how to go about it!” But no, he is not taking writing seriously, not yet. It’s acting which gives him the satisfaction. His real-life love story as filmy as his films. He knew Tanya Jacob as they were family friends. They continued their relationship even after she moved to Singapore. Since long-distance relationship was becoming tough to carry on, they decided to live- No matter how important is your surname, you have to have talent to continue working in the industry. Being a star kid can get you a meeting but it is dhandha by the end of the day. They will put money on you only if you have the potential. in for a year with the consent of their parents. “Being girlfriend-boyfriend is one thing, but only when you share a home, you know one’s pleasant and unpleasant side. The live-in period gave us time to iron out the chinks.” Today, Tanuj is a man with changed priorities. As the only child, life was always about him. But post-marriage, his wife and daughter are now his priorities. “Changes happed at molecular level both consciously and subconsciously. Now, each decision I make, my family is a huge part of it.”He is kicked about not just about the show but also Father’s Day. “I was asking my mother how to make the day special for dad. She pointed out that it would be my day too. And it hit me – it will be my first!” Tanuj has an actioner with Applause on the anvil. And two films, including Johnny Jumper, in which he plays the titular role. The other one is a romcom. “I thought it would be good change of pace to do a love story.” Rana Naidu 2 will stream on June 13 on Netflix. Diljit all set to win our dil In Detective Sherdil, Diljit Dosanjh plays Sherlock for the goras, Byomkesh Bakshi for the desis and Karamchand for his ‘mummy papa’ ISTAGRAM/DILJIT DOSANJH What do you get when you mix an eccentric billionaire’s mysterious murder, a dysfunctional family full of secrets and a detective who brings his own brand of wit, quirks, charm, and chaos to every clue? Yes, that’s Detective Sherdil! ZEE5 recently unveiled the trailer of the most anticipated show starring global icon Diljit Dosanjh as a genius investigator who cuts through chaos with charm. This whodunit unfolds in the moody streets of Budapest, where nothing is what it seems, and everyone has something to hide. With a stellar ensemble cast, including Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, Kashmira Irani and more, this murder mystery promises to keep you guessing till the very last twist. Not a perfect family! Not a classic murder! Not the same old detective. “Playing Detective Sherdil has been fun for me. The attitude of the character is something that I have tried to portray differently. Hope audiences enjoy this character and the film,” shared Diljit, who recently won over the fashion brigade with his Maharaja outing at Met Gala. On the occasion of the trailer launch on Monday, ZEE5 shared the trailer on their Instagram handle and wrote, “A murder with many suspects. And a sher with the chaabi to everyone’s dil. Are you ready?” So basically, Diljit plays Sherlock for the goras, Byomkesh Bakshi for desis and Karamchand for his ‘mummy papa’. The plot of the film revolves around a flamboyant billionaire business tycoon (Boman Irani), who is found gruesomely murdered in Budapest. Detective Sherdil (Diljit) is an unorthodox investigator, who has a knack for solving murder cases. By his side is Natasha (Diana Penty), a poised and bril- liant investigator with a mind as sharp as her presence is striking. As the two dig deeper into the tangled web of family secrets, betrayals and billion-dollar motives, the case becomes increasingly twisted and unpredictable, as shown in the trailer. As the investigation continues, a gripping game of deceit unfolds where every suspect harbours a secret that changes the narrative of the story. The film is directed and edited by Ravi Chhabriya. On collaborating with Diljit, Ravi said, “From day one, I knew we needed a detective who could balance charm, wit, and a bit of swagger — and Diljit brought all of that and more. The way he got the character to life; and c m y b gave it a pulse, a whole new energy that made our vision feel more real.” Detective Sherdil is presented by Zafar’s banner AAZ Films and Offside Entertainment. It is a Maurya Entertainment Production. Chhabriya and Zafar have also penned the script with Sagar Bajaj The film is set to premiere on Zee5 on June 20. — TNS Nagarjuna lauds the actress’ recent box office performances ‘Rashmika has beaten all of us’ Superstar Nagarjuna lauded Rashmika Mandanna for her recent box office performances at the audio launch of Kuberaa’s third single Pippi Pippi Dum Dum Dum in Mumbai on Tuesday. The film, Kuberaa, is directed by Sekhar Kammula and it stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarabh in the lead roles. While interacting with the media at the launch, Nagarjuna called Rashmika a ‘powerhouse’ of talent. He lauded the box office performances of the Rashmikastarrer films and said, “This girl is one powerhouse of talent. Just see her filmography in the last three years, it is just outstanding. None of us have Rs 2000-3000 crore films. She is the one who has beaten all of us.” In the last two years, Rashmika Mandanna has starred in three block- buster movies, which include Animal, Pushpa 2 and Chhaava. She was last seen in Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar, which also performed well at the box office. The actress humbly said that she feels she has ‘only just begun’ and doesn’t quite understand the ‘race’ to be number one. “I feel like I honestly have just started because I don’t know what this whole number one situation is, because we’re doing films in the South, we’re doing films in Bollywood. I don’t know what this race is about, but I know for sure that I’m just starting,” said Rashmika while interacting with the media in Mumbai. Kuberaa is set to release in theatres on June 20. — ANI NOSTALGIC TRIP Dhanush said his upcoming film Kuberaa reminded him of his ‘humble beginnings’. Dhanush, who essays the role of a beggar, recalled how the team shot a scene at a dumpyard for hours. “I come from very humble background. I’m very thankful to this film for many reasons, but most of all because it takes me back to my childhood,” the actor said.