29102025-LSTC-01.qxd 10/29/2025 12:31 AM Page 1 c m y b HIGH-OCTANE MASS JATHARA The just released trailer of Ravi Teja starrer Telugu action thriller Mass Jathara begins with highoctane action sequences. Written and directed by Bhanu Bhogavarapu, the film stars Ravi Teja and Sreeleela in the lead roles. The movie is slated to have a grand premiere in theatres worldwide on October 31. TRIBUNE Doubtful Life Hollywood star Colin Farrell says while discussions are underway about a potential second season of The Penguin, the spinoff to Matt Reeves’ The Batman, he personally remains cautiously doubtful about its chances. CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 29 OCTOBER 2025 CHAT UP EMRAAN COURTROOM THREE CHEERS The Family Man Season 3 is finally fere! Manoj Bajpayee returns as Srikant Tiwari on Prime Video from November 21. This season, the hunter becomes the hunted, as Srikant faces a threat unlike any before, one that endangers not just him and his career, but his family too. “We’re confident that the audiences around the world will enjoy the new season with just as much excitement as the previous two seasons and perhaps even more,” said the makers Raj & DK. LEADS DRAMA HAQ ALLU, POOJA TO REUNITE? After the phenomenal response to Monica track from Coolie, now, buzz is rife that Pooja Hegde has been approached for a special song in Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film AA22xA6. However, an official confirmation awaits. Expectations are already high to witness Pooja and Allu’s reunion after their successful outing in DJ and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. LUCKY ALI LIVE Bollywood singer Lucky Ali, known for timeless hits like O Sanam, Safarnama and Ek Pal Ka Jeena, is set to embark on his India tour Re: Sound by Jet Alive. Reflecting on his early life, Ali shared that he once considered himself “good-for-nothing” before finding his purpose in music. Speaking on AI in music, he said, “AI will always remain soulless — it cannot replicate an artist’s soul.” AUTHENTICITY OVER AI Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani, returning as a judge for the 16th season of Indian Idol alongside Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah, believes that music will always remain an authentic expression of human emotion. Unfazed by the rise of AI in music, Dadlani said technology can be a useful tool if used wisely, but dependence on it may diminish genuine creativity. Themed Yaadon Ki Playlist, the new season celebrates India’s emotional connection with music and memories. Dadlani said Indian Idol helps him “musically refresh” himself through new voices each season. Mona The latest Punjabi web series Lakkadbaggey takes on a sensitive and timely subject — paper leaks. Directed by Param Riar and Hrishabh Sharma, the series unveils the unsettling world of corruption and the shattered dreams of countless students. TYPE BREAKING THE STEREOponse to the viral res E MRAAN HASHMI and Yami Gautam are set to bring a true story from the 80s to the screen in Haq, which focuses on the famous Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum case. Emraan and Yami will play the lead roles as Mohd Ahmed Khan and Shah Bano Begum, showcasing a fierce confrontation in court. The Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, or the Shah Bano maintenance case, has been considered a legal milestone in the battle for the protection of the rights of Muslim women in India. In 1978, Shah Bano filed a petition in the Indore court, seeking maintenance from her divorced husband, Mohammed Ahmed Khan, a wellknown lawyer. The two married in 1932 and had five children — three sons and two daughters. In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled that Shah Bano was entitled to maintenance under Section 125. However, a year later, the Rajiv Gandhi government brought in legislation to nullify the court verdict. During the film’s trailer launch, Emraan noted that the film addresses the issue in a neutral, unbiased way, highlighting a relevant social issue and discussing women’s rights. On how he looks at the entire story, the ace star said, “When I read a the s Ba***ds of oke the silence on Emraan Hashmi br and in the recently released OTT serie o plays a wh ue memorable dialog the viral scenes, actor Raghav Juyal, ng Kaho Na so Bollywood. In one of mi, is seen singing Emraan’s popular nance in mi die-hard fan of Hash a dialogue that praises the actor’s do taraf (Whole raan Hashmi ek ho and delivering Em Ka Bollywood ek taraf, ting to the Bollywood — Akkha e, Emraan Hashmi on another). Reac ” that e sid “happy an said he is Bollywood at on nse from fans, Emra instead of his overwhelming respo sociating him with the viral dialogue tanding are now as to his long-s referring audiences age. The actor was tor and former on-screen im raan Hashmi played the role of an ac series. er Bamba in the al kisser” tag. Em “seri d Sahe the film Lakshya an intimacy coach for script like this, first of all, I see it as an actor aur is film mein pehli baar mujhe jo ek Musalman ka point of view hai vo bhi laana pada (and for the first time in this film, I had to bring a PHOTO: PRADEEP TEWARI Keralacalling Kerala Tourism brought its latest promotional campaign to Chandigarh as part of a nationwide outreach to showcase new destinations and experiential products ahead of the festival and winter holiday seasons. The initiative, launched to attract both domestic and international travellers, highlights Kerala’s growing reputation as a safe, welcoming and worldclass destination. Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas said the campaign aims to boost visibility for Kerala’s evolving tourism offerings through roadshows, trade fairs, and B2B networking events across major Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and now Chandigarh. The campaign features new experiences alongside Kerala’s timeless attractions — backwaters, beaches and hill stations. Kerala is also promoting itself as a premier hub for destination weddings and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) events. Tourism Secretary Biju K said the state’s blend of natural Truth leaked beauty, luxury and cultural richness is drawing global event planners, couples and corporate clients seeking unique experiences. Upcoming highlights include the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (Dec 2025–Mar 2026) and the Champions Boat League (Sept–Dec 2025), both of which are expected to draw significant tourist interest. Recording an all-time high of 2.22 crore domestic tourists in 2024, Kerala continues to strengthen its tourism resurgence post-pandemic. With offerings such as houseboats, caravan stays, plantation visits, Ayurveda wellness and adventure activities, the state caters to diverse traveller interests. Kerala Tourism also won the PATA Gold Award 2025 for its engaging social media campaign. The Chandigarh event marks a key stop in Kerala’s campaign to promote its latest experiences and reaffirm its position as one of India’s most vibrant and authentic travel destinations. Art, Ayurveda, beaches and boat races… how about God’s own country this season? c m y b Muslim’s point of view) because a subject like this going back to the landmark case the whole country was divided into two parts — one was on the side of religion and personal faith, the other was on the side of constitutional rights and secular rights. But I wanted to see if the director and writer’s point of view is balanced, unbiased and neutral in this film. When people will come out after watching the film, I don’t know what their opinion will be but I know for sure that most of them will find it extremely balanced.” He added, “One thing that comes out of it is that it is pro-women. This is what I took from the film: it’s social awareness.” Speaking about the impact of the film on the audience, he noted, “And for my community, I felt that this is from a liberal Muslim’s point of view. I think this is a great piece of work. The entire team has made a very, very good film and Muslims should really come and watch this film because you will connect with it in a very different way, that’s what I feel.” Yami emphasised that she like doing projects and become part of the stories that connect with the audience, “I am person who goes by instinct. The audience is very important to me. They should like it; they should feel that this story is worth their money,” she said. Directed by Suparn S Varma, Haq also features Vartika Singh, Danish Husain, Sheeba Chadha and Aseem Hattangady in prominent roles. It will hit theatres on November 7, 2025. — ANI Inspired by true events, Lakkadbaggey dives deep into how one leaked exam paper can destroy multiple lives, exposing the dark underbelly of the system. “Stories from Punjab will soon make a strong mark on the world map — it’s only a matter of time. There are brave new attempts to create content-driven films and shows,” said producer Sumeet Singh. The series features an ensemble cast including Gurpreet Ratol, Reet Kaur, Avar Brar, Jodh Anttal, Ajit Singh and Hrishabh Sharma. “The next season of the series will uncover scams from 2017 and 2025,” revealed Param Riar. Written by Hrishabh Sharma, Lakkadbaggey is available in six languages — Punjabi, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. Lakkadbaggey is streaming on KableOne. Sonam Bajwa slams typecasting Actress Sonam Bajwa opened up on facing typecasting in Bollywood, claiming that the Hindi film fraternity saw her as nothing more than a glamorous face. Sonam Bajwa is currently garnering a limelight for her impactful performance in the recently released film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. “I waited for many years to finally get a Hindi film where I have something to do. Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, directed by Milap Zaveri is running in theatres. — ANI