24102025-LSTC-01.qxd 10/23/2025 8:01 PM Page 1 c m y b WHEN JEREMY LOST HIS VOICE Jeremy Allen White recently shared that he lost his voice ‘for a couple of days’ after recording Bruce Springsteen’s iconic hit track, Born in the U.S.A. for the new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. It is a 2025 biographical musical drama film starring Jeremy as Bruce Springsteen. TRIBUNE New image Life After starring in a series of big budget movies, British star Sam Claflin says he is now interested in exploring more complex roles that are authentic to his personality and experiences. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 24 OCTOBER 2025 From Maine Pyar Kiya to Saiyaara: First-love films that made us fall for Bollywood newcomers CHAT UP WHO’S THAT GIRL! The 1990s gave us countless memorable advertisements and one that truly stood out was the Pepsi commercial featuring Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Ad legend Prahlad Kakkar recounted how the brief appearance of Aishwarya Rai in the 1993 Pepsi advertisement instantly captivated the nation. “The day it was released, I got 5,000 phone calls the next morning asking, ‘Who is Sanju? (Name of Aishwarya’s character in the ad),” he said. THE OG BOYS ARE BACK The cult comedy franchise Masti is back and this time, the madness, fun and laughter are four times stronger! Waveband Production has just unveiled the second poster of Mastiii 4. Written and directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, the film is set to release in the cinemas on November 21. Love @ first FRAME Yathesht Pratiraj Phool T HERE’S something magnetic about a debut film that just gets it — the drama, the music, the puppy love, the heartbreak — all wrapped up in one emotionally charged package. And with the success of Saiyaara, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, it feels like Bollywood’s grand romance with, well, romance itself has come full circle. But here’s the twist — Saiyaara isn’t just another love story. It’s carrying forward a glittering legacy of debut blockbusters that launched fresh faces, broke box-office records and gave us soundtracks we couldn’t stop humming. So, let’s take a walk down memory lane. WHEN LOVE WAS INNOCENT QUBOOL CAPTIVATES Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam share a deeply resonant on-screen dynamic in Haq’s newly released track, Qubool, presented by Junglee Music. Composer Vishal Mishra, known for his evocative melodies, delivers one of his most heartfelt cinematic compositions to date. Penned by Kaushal Kishore and rendered by Armaan Khan, Qubool is a stirring expression of love that speaks through silence, glances and longing. If you’ve ever hummed Papa Kehte Hain without knowing where it came from, welcome to the world of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). The film gave us Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla — young, wide-eyed and straight into our hearts. It wasn’t just a debut; it was a cultural reset. Think Romeo and Juliet, but with better hair and hummable heartbreak. Then came Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Salman Khan and Bhagyashree’s on-screen innocence was so convincing that audiences swore they were in love offscreen too. With its endearing simplicity, dramatic pigeons and immortal one-liners (Dosti ka ek usool hai, madam – no sorry, no thank you), it became the ultimate romantic compass for the ’90s. New century, new swagger Cut to 2000. Enter Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. The man danced like no one else, looked like a Greek god and cried just enough to make moms everywhere sigh, “Such nice boys don’t exist anymore.” His debut was seismic — redefining stardom and style overnight. Boys suddenly wanted biceps; girls wanted a Rohit. Fast-forward to 2010 and along came Band Baaja Baaraat, introducing a scrappy, unpredictable Ranveer Singh. No perfect hair, no melodrama — just pure Delhi hustle and electric chemistry with Anushka Sharma. It marked a shift. Love wasn’t just about violins and sunsets anymore; it was loud, messy and deliciously real. I KAHO NAA PYAAR HA THE 2010S HAD ALL HEART By the 2010s, came Aashiqui 2. Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor stumbled through a beautifully tragic love story — one that gave us hauntingly beautiful songs still echoing in cafés today. It wasn’t perfect, but it was pure emotion — drenched in vulnerability and tears. Then Dhadak (2018) shimmered onto the screen. Janhvi Kapoor’s debut film opposite Ishaan Khattar brought a glossy innocence to the remake of Sairat. While it couldn’t match the original’s raw power, it did something important — it bridged regional and mainstream cinema through the universal language of first love. Vaani Kapoor made a charming and confident debut in Shuddh Desi Romance, winning hearts with her natural performance and screen presence. Her effortless portrayal brought freshness and authenticity to the film. QAYAMAT SE QAYAMAT TAK BAND BAAJA BAARAAT SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE Bollywood’s eternal affair with debut romances isn’t fading anytime soon — and honestly, why should it? These films aren’t just stories; they’re nostalgia capsules. They remind us of first crushes we never confessed, letters we never sent, songs that still make our hearts ache at 2 am. So whether it was Aamir’s tragic farewell, Hrithik’s moonlit dance or Saiyaara’s dreamy monsoon kiss — one truth remains: nothing hits quite like that first love on the big screen. DHADAK DJ AXWELL IN MUMBAI Renowned DJ Axwell has come on board as one of the performers at the upcoming Sunburn Festival 2025. Axwell, who is famous for tracks like Heaven Takes You Home, Sun Is Shining, and In My Mind, has joined the starstudded lineup, which already includes David Guetta, a French DJ and producer, and Sara Landry, an American DJ. Axwell is scheduled to perform on December 21. The 3-day gala will take place on December 19, 20 and 21. SAIYAARA SHUDH DESI RAMANCE Jonita Gandhi to open for Enrique Iglesias Indo-Canadian singer Jonita Gandhi and the electrifying EDM duo Progressive Brothers will open for global artiste Enrique Iglesias in his upcoming Mumbai concert. Excited about her performance, Jonita Gandhi in a press note stated, “It’s truly a dream come true to share the stage with Enrique Iglesias. I grew up listening to his music, he’s such an icon. I’m incredibly excited to connect with fans and bring my energy to this concert.” Progressive Brothers added, “Opening for Enrique is an incredible honour. We can’t wait to bring our unique sound to the audience and set the stage for an unforgettable show!” Enrique will perform on October 29-30 at MMRDA Grounds, BKC. “I’ve missed performing in India. The fans there are some of the most loyal and passionate in the world. Since my first show back in 2004, the love has always been unreal. I can’t wait to get back to Mumbai and bring them this new show,” said Iglesias in a statement. This marks Enrique’s return to India after 13 years. His last concert in the country was in 2012 during his Euphoria World Tour, where he performed in Pune, Gurugram, and Bengaluru. Hero, Baby I Like It, Bailamos, and Beautiful are some of his memorable tracks that audiences still listen to on loop. —ANI c m y b Bill Gatesin Virani Mansion? The shocking cameo that’s breaking the Internet! Bill Gates, founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and former CEO of Microsoft, will be seen making a special appearance in one of the upcoming episodes of Smriti Irani-starrer Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. On Thursday, the makers shared a promo video of the episode, leaving fans amazed. In the video, Smriti Irani as Tulsi welcomes Bill Gates with Jai Shri Krishna”, to which the billionaire philanthropist replies, “Namaste Tulsi ji, Jai Shri Krishna.” Smriti is then heard saying, “Bahut acha laga yeh jaanke ki aap seedha America se mere parivaar se jud rahe hai. Aap ka hum sab besabri se intezaar kar rahe hain (It feels wonderful to know that you are connecting directly with my family all the way from America. We are all eagerly waiting for you).” To which, the Microsoft cofounded responds, “Thank you Tulsi ji.” With the teaser out, fans are buzzing with excitement over the unexpected collaboration between the tech icon and the hit Indian drama.—ANI