04092025-LSTC-01.qxd 9/4/2025 12:46 AM Page 1 c m y b GAUAHAR WELCOMES BABY BOY Gauahar Khan has embraced motherhood for the second time, welcoming a baby boy with her husband, Zaid Darbar. In a joint post, the couple announced their son’s arrival on Wednesday, further revealing that the baby was born on September 1. TRIBUNE Flip-flops girl Life Kathryn Bigelow CHANDIGARH | THURSDAY | 4 SEPTEMBER 2025 Alia Bhatt, SRK, Sidharth Malhotra send prayers to Punjab flood victims Love strength spotlights nuclear threat at Venice Film director Kathryn Bigelow launched her latest movie, A House of Dynamite, at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, saying she hoped the tense thriller would sound the alarm over the ever-present danger of nuclear catastrophe. Her first film in eight years traces the launch of a lone, unidentified ballistic missile towards the US, triggering a desperate race to find out, who is responsible and how to respond. “This is a global issue, like where we are with nuclear weapons,” said Bigelow, who in 2010 became the first woman to receive the best director Oscar for her Iraq war movie, The Hurt Locker. “Of course, hope against hope, maybe we reduce the nuclear stockpile someday, but in the meantime we are really living in a house of dynamite,” she said at a press conference, alongside some of her stars, including Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. “How is annihilating the world a good defensive measure?” The film tracks the 18 minutes it takes for the missile to be launched from the Pacific until it reaches Chicago, unfolding through the eyes of myriad officials - from the US president to an anti-missile crew based in Alaska to military brass working inside US Strategic Command. “(There are) these incredibly competent people operating on an infinitesimally short timeline, and the fate of the world is at stake,” she said. Bigelow’s last major movie was the 2017 historical crime drama, Detroit. — Reuters Jennifer Aniston has revealed why she has never attended the Met Gala. “It’s the getting ready, the putting on the dress. I’m a ‘jeans and flip-flops and tank top’ kind of girl,” she said. prayers My heart goes A out to those in Punjab S devastating floods continue to wreak havoc in Punjab, actress Alia Bhatt has impacted by these joined several celebrities in sending devastating floods. Sending prayers and support to those affected. prayers and strength... The Persistent rains have submerged large parts of the state, leaving thousands displaced, spirit of Punjab shall never homes damaged, and crops destroyed. Alia, on break... may God bless Wednesday, took to her Instagram Story to share a them all. heartfelt note, offering “love, strength, and prayers” to people caught in the crisis. “My heart goes out to everyone Heart goes affected by the floods in Punjab. out to everyone Sending love, strength, and prayers to all those impacted, and gratitude affected by the floods to the people working tirelessly on in Punjab. Praying for the ground to help. May every famstrength, safety and ily find the support they need to heal and rebuild,” she wrote. Several relief for all. celebrities, including Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Johar, and Sidharth Malhotra, among others, have shown their sincere concern over the adversity. — ANI ‘She was a farsighted person’ Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt Veteran actor Soni Razdan says she was fascinated by the idea of a biopic on legendary Kashmiri singer Raj Begum, whom she initially knew little about but came to admire as a farsighted artiste who defied odds to leave behind a lasting legacy. Filmmaker Danish Renzu’s Songs of Paradise is inspired by the life and journey of Raj Begum and features Razdan as well as actor-musician Saba Azad in the lead roles. The movie, which is Soni Razdan on playing Kashmiri artiste, Raj Begum, in biopic streaming on Prime Video, sees them play the character of Noor Begum in two different time periods. Razdan, who had earlier worked with Renzu on several music videos, said he once told her about his film on Raj Begum. “He told me about her, I said, ‘oh my gosh, how come I didn’t know about her? I thought it was a fascinating idea. He sent me all the research material. As I was going through it and listening to her songs, I started thinking about the character,” Razdan said. Raj Begum began her musical journey singing at weddings before emerging as one of Kashmir’s most powerful female voices. With her father’s encouragement, she joined Radio Kashmir in 1954, where her soaring, melodious voice made her a defining presence until her retirement in 1986. The film also features Zain Khan Durrani and Sheeba Chaddha. — PTI Varun Dhawan, Sonu Nigam stir up nostalgia with Sunny Sanskari song Bijuria reimagined Ayushmann, Sara spotted in The song, Bijuria, from Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is finally out. A day after teasing the song’s release, the makers unveiled the same on Wednesday, offering a party banger with the vocals of Sonu Nigam. A reimagined version of Sonu Nigam’s chartbuster, the song marks a vibrant cele- Prayagraj Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana were spotted shooting in Prayagraj recently. Reportedly, they are in the Sangam city for the shoot of Pati Patni Aur Who 2. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, it is sequel to 2019 Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekarstarrer, though it would introduce a fresh storyline. Sara, who frequents Hindu shrines, recently shared a picture from Kashi Vishwanath temple on her social media from Prayagraj as well. Both Sara and Ayushmann, who have established their place in Bollywood, pair up for the first time for Pati Patni Aur Who 2. Sara was seen in Metro… In Dino lately, Ayushmaan who won audience with his song Pani Da Rang, lately took out a Haryanvi track, The Heartbreak Chhora. He will next be seen in romantic comedy horror film, Thama, this Diwali. — TNS c m y b bration of rhythm, passion, and modern flair, with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s energetic dance moves turning it into a perfect match for the upcoming weddings and party season. The music video also features Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, suggesting their pre-wedding festivities. — ANI