07092025-LSTL-01.qxd 9/6/2025 8:16 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Rebel returns Life Baaghi 4, starring Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt, collected Rs 13.20 crore net on its opening day at the domestic box office. This action thriller marks popular Kannada director A Harsha’s Hindi film debut. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 Party hangover? Well, the cure is concealed in a packet of chips now! Hangover Mona T CHRISTY MARTIN Sweeney slays TIFF Sydney Sweeney lands a knockout with Christy, stoking Oscar buzz Sydney Sweeney came to the Toronto International Film Festival wanting to talk about her new film Christy, not her American Eagle ad campaign. After a rapturous response to the movie, she’s getting her wish. The 27-year-old, Emmy-nominated actor landed immediate Oscar buzz for her performance in David Michod’s biopic of the boxer Christy Salters Martin. For the role, Sweeney transforms into the female boxing trailblazer who emerged out of West Virginia as the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” to rise to the top of her then-nascent sport. Following a rousing reception from the TIFF audience Friday, Sweeney stood beside Martin on the stage of the Princess of Wales Theatre, calling it the experience of her life. “It was a dream come true, as an actor, as a person,” Sweeney said. While Martin had a career decorated with belts and a Sports Illustrated cover, her story is defined by struggle. Sweeney’s performance alongside Ben Foster, who plays Jim Martin, was swiftly hailed as her best yet. TIFF has long been a launching pad for Oscar campaigns before, and the thunderous reception for Christy, and particularly Sweeney, seemed sure to add her to the awards conversation. Christy will hit cinemas on November 7. — AP HE party may be global, but so is the pain that follows. Whether it’s a wedding in Delhi, Beer Festival in Germany or La Tomatina in Spain, one thing unites partygoers across the world: the dreaded hangover. That sluggish, pounding, parched-morning-after feeling has been the great equalizer for generations. But how different cultures handle it? That’s where it gets deliciously interesting. And now, thanks to an Indian snack brand and a certain Bollywood hero, the future of hangover recovery might just be found in a chip bag. That’s for later, let’s rewind first. nuskas GO NEXT-GEN GLOBAL HANGOVER CURES: from rasam to rollmops For centuries, people across the world have trusted local foods and elixirs to chase away the post-party fog. In India, the cure begins with nimbu paani to hydrate, haldi doodh for inflammation, and rasam, spicy South Indian soup that doubles as both a comfort food and a wake-up call. And for electrolyte recovery? Fresh coconut water is your best friend. Americans lean into indulgence: pancakes, bacon, hash browns, coffee, Gatorade — or even a Bloody Mary, if they are brave. In the UK, nothing says “cure” like a full English breakfast — eggs, sausages, toast, baked beans, and sometimes, black pudding. And in South Africa, where the wild is just as wild the morning after, it might lean on greasy meals or simply a chilled beer. In Thailand, fiery food comes to the rescue with dishes like Tom Yum soup or Pad Kra Pao, which are believed to get your system moving. In Mexico, they swear by Menudo, a rich beef tripe soup brimming with chilies and garlic — served steaming hot to sweat out last night’s sins. Across VARUN DHAWAN the ocean, South Koreans go for Haejangguk, literally “hangover soup,” loaded with beef broth, cabbage and even congealed pig’s blood. Russia keeps it simple: gulp down pickle brine from the jar. al water. Japan goes light: umeboshi, the super-sour pickled plum, paired with green tea or miso soup. In the Philippines, its silog — a comforting plate of garlic fried rice, eggs, and meats. Mankirt Aulakh pledges crores, tractors & hope Punjabi music sensation Mankirt Aulakh, the voice behind blockbuster hits such as Gangland, Bhabhi, Badnam, Vail, and Khoke, has pledged five crore and 100 tractors to support floodaffected people and villages across Punjab. Beyond his financial commitment, the singer is also actively present on the ground, working alongside relief KATY OBRIAN GENES? JUST JEANS Going into the premiere, Sweeney deflected questions about her recent American Eagle ad campaign with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” — a pun on having “great genes”. Critics accused the ad for glorifying whiteness. The retailer has said the campaign “is and always was about the jeans.” Ahead of the festival, Sweeney said in an interview that she was going to TIFF to support her movie. “I’m not there to talk about jeans,” she said. “The movie’s about Christy and that’s what I’ll be there to talk about.” Or, if you’re fancy, enjoy a warm bowl of borscht. Meanwhile, Germans plate up a full Katerfrühstück, their infamous “hangover breakfast” featuring rollmops (pickled herring), rye bread and miner- teams to provide aid and comfort to those impacted. Sharing his emotions, Mankirt said, “What I am doing is my duty as a son of Punjab, and I will stand by my people till my family fully recovers. Satnam Waheguru.” On the career front, Mankirt Aulakh is soon set to make his debut as an actor in a period action drama titled Brown Boys produced by T-Series and Almighty Motion Picture. Dhamaal gang gears up for Eid laugh riot There is good news for all Dhamaal fans, as the laughter riot, set to return as the fourth part of the hit comedy franchise, has wrapped up its shoot. The makers made the big announcement on Instagram in their signature Dhamaal style, sharing a newspaper-inspired post. Ajay Devgn, who stars in the film along with Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi, shared the update with a fun caption: “Aaj ki taaza khabar, brought to you by the gang, jo ab jald hi lootne aa rahe hain aapka dil...aur dimaag! #Dhamaal4 arrives in cinemas on Eid 2026.” The film also features Sanjay Mishra, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar, and Ravi Kishan in key roles. The film is directed by Indra Kumar. Dhamaal is a 2007 comedy that became an instant success and later turned into a popular franchise with sequels Double Dhamaal (2011) and Total Dhamaal (2019). — ANI c m y b ENTER CHIPS: the new-age nuska While the world has been sweating it out with soups, stews and sour pickles, India has just flipped the script — and the snack aisle. Taking inspiration from these traditional ingredients and combining it with the need for a modern, effortless fix, Too Yumm!, relatively new snacking brand, has launched a game-changing innovation: Party Harder Chips, one of the world’s first-ever antihangover chips. Yes, you read that right. Your hangover now has a crunchy, spicy, and downright delicious solution. Unveiled in true Bollywood style by Varun Dhawan, the chips are powered by natural, clinicallybacked ingredients — turmeric, ginger, black pepper and green tea antioxidants — the same ones found in anti-hangover supplements. Varun, in his signature high-energy style, declared in a singsong fashion: “Ab party ke baad nahi, party ke saath hi recovery shuru hoti hai!” Now chips may be new, hangover fixes aren’t for sure. “I tried Himalaya PartySmart a while ago while juggling work and study and, of course, partying,” shares this corporate executive. “Whether you drink more or less, the morning get iffy. So, better to take preventive measures rather than wake up sluggish.” The pills or drinks, and now chips can be taken before, during or after alcohol consumption, and there are a range of products, readily available on instant delivery apps. Whether you’re dancing through a sangeet, raving at a music festival, or just chilling at a house party, these hangover fixes ala chips promise to support your recovery while you’re still partying. It’s interesting to see how they bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, turning a post-party cure into a party essential. As science meets spice and nuskas go next-gen, one thing’s clear: the morning after will never be the same again. And the best part? The cure now comes in a crinkly packet, not a cauldron. Jolie goes blonde Actor and filmmaker Angelina Jolie was seen on set in London for her new film, Anxious People, sporting a light blonde bob, a significant change of pace from her typical long brunette locks. In addition to her new hair, Jolie sported a long white wrap top, flowy capri pants, a muted red lip and a bold gold brooch for the film. Anxious People is also starring Aimee Lou Wood and Jason Segel, and is based on Fredrik Backman’s 2019 novel by the same name. Marc Forster will direct, while Backman and David Magee will serve as screenwriters. “On the day before Christmas Eve, investment banker Zara begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house,” the movie’s synopsis reads. Jolie will portray Zara, while Wood will play Grace. While on set, Jolie was joined by her 24-year-old son Maddox Jolie-Pitt, her eldest child, whom she shares with exhusband Brad Pitt. Maddox has followed in his parents’ footsteps, first appearing as an uncredited zombie in Pitt’s 2013 movie World War Z, and later executive producing First They Killed My Father when he was just 15 years old. — ANI