13122025-LSTL-01.qxd 12/12/2025 11:23 PM Page 1 c m y b ANUV JAIN ANNOUNCES INAAM Anuv Jain has come up with his new song, Inaam. Rooted in the emotional tugof-war between desire and fulfilment, the song explores shades of emotion. Inaam reflects, “A feeling we all understand — chasing something wholeheartedly, achieving it, and eventually forgetting to value it the way we once did.” TRIBUNE Spotted Life Tiger Shroff and Ameesha Patel during the screening of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 in Mumbai. Directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film stars Kapil Sharma, Tridha Choudhury, Ayesha Khan, Manjot Singh and Hira Warina. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 13 DECEMBER 2025 Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi is enjoying a busy calendar Mona A CTOR Gurpreet Ghuggi, a significant staple in Punjabi cinema, has lived his professional inning on his own terms. With hit films like Ardaas, Carry on Jatta, Uda Aida, Manje Bistre among others, he is seen in different genres. As his film Furlow hits Chaupal, the actor–comedian opens up on his illustrious journey. THE LONG, ILLUSTRIOUS INNINGS Gurpreet Ghuggi is not just imitable part of almost all hit franchises, he is playing the lead in his 50s and enjoying a busy calendar. He levels his long and consistent innings to ‘mental fitness’. “If you want to do well in any field, is of utmost importance to stay in good mental health. Everything stems from it, even your physical health. If you take care of your mental health, you will enjoy a long innings, whichever field you chose to be in,” he shares. FURLOW ON OTT Furlow is what he calls a good example of parallel cinema. No star power but a story that brings laughs along with social drama is how he envisions it. “I could have asked any star to HAPPY IN HIS in Mumbai, he keeps coming back to Punjab to do films. “I don’t think I am the right fit for them. Even though I have wonderful friends there, I wouldn’t be part of any film or series that has vulgarity. I am happy here doing cinema that I believe in.” SPACE do a guest appearance and nobody would have refused, but I chose to go this way for I believe in stories that I want to tell.” Not just Furlow, Ghuggi aims to do at least two such films in year 2026. THE DOWNFALL OF CINEMA Theatregoers have embraced OTT, and for this Ghuggi doesn’t blame the streaming services but the content in films. “Punjabi and Hindi films audience are the same. In busy lifestyles, it takes a lot to make a person step into cinema. In the race of Rs 100 crores, TRICITY IS NOW ‘TRY’CITY people are serving anything and that has led to cinema witnessing a fall.” He gives examples of South Indian cinema, their stars, be it Allu Arjun or Rajinikanth, their audience still make sure to go cinemas despite OTT. So, will Hindi and Punjabi audience as long as they are served good cinema, he believes. HOME IS WHERE HEART IS With number of Hindi films in his career, including Namastey London, Singh is Kingg, Cuttputlli and Dunki, his heart lies in Pollywood. Even after staying for seven long years While most successful stars head to Canada, Ghuggi has stayed put closer home. Not that its changing character is lost on him. “Tricity is now turning into ‘Try’city. Everything is being tried. While it good that new things are coming, but meaningless development needs be checked.” Next, to be seen in Top Cop, where he plays an investigative officer, Ghuggi has also passed his love for cinema to his son Sukhan Waraich, whose first film will go on the floor next year. “His film is based on hit Punjabi novel Chaali Din and is a motivational drama,” says the proud father! As the year turns, Ghuggi looks forward to keep doing meaningful cinema, and take life a bit slow. Travelling and enjoying life in its slow pace on his mind. Getting an RV is on his mind, and ours too… Furlow is streaming on Chaupal. Four forces, one mission The makers of Border 2, TSeries and JP Films have unveiled one striking visual of all the four heroes of the film together, presenting the powerful team of Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. The visual captures the distinct grit each actor brings to the frontline — Sunny Deol in his iconic, battle-hardened avatar, Varun Dhawan with intense and unwavering determination on duty, Diljit Dosanjh radiating raw resilience in heart of conflict, and Ahan Shetty showcasing bold, youthful courage. Adding to the rising anticipation, the makers have announced that the teaser will be launched on December 16 at 1:30 pm, on the Presenting the heroes of Border 2 in one frame occasion of Vijay Diwas, a day that honours India’s historic victory in the 1971 war and pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the nation’s soldiers. AR Rahman to be honoured Music maestro AR Rahman is set to be honoured with the Lakshminarayana International Award on December 15 at Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival 2025. The Lakshminarayana International Award honours legendary artistes for their contributions in the field of arts, with the upcoming edition looking forward to recognising the Oscar-winning music composer and singer. The award will be presented in a special ceremony, which will be a curtain raiser to the 35th year of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Rasika Ranjani Sabha in Chennai, at 2 pm. Two-time Academy Award winner and global music icon AR Rahman’s work is known for playing a key role in transforming the sound of Indian cinema. With over 150 million records sold across more than 100 film soundtracks and albums, his landmark scores include Roja, Bombay, Dil Se, Taal, Lagaan, Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours. — ANI Happy birthday, Thalaiva Rajinikanth turns 75; Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Dhanush and others lead heartfelt wishes for the superstar Superstar Rajinikanth, fondly known as Thalaiva, celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday, with fans and fellow stars across the South Indian film industry pouring in warm wishes. Prominent figures like Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, and Mohanlal, among others, joined the chorus of greetings for the Coolie actor. Taking to his X handle, actor-politician Kamal Haasan penned a heartwarming note for his friend and co-star, celebrating Rajinikanth’s journey. ”75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday, my friend,” Haasan wrote. Dadasaheb Phalke Award-winning actor Mohanlal penned a beautiful message for Rajinikanth, offering a shoutout to the actor’s 50 years in cinema. Few More Shots Please! The trailer of the fourth and final season of the International Emmynominated original series, Four More Shots Please! has finally dropped. Signing off the year in style, the final chapter arrives just in time, offering a full-hearted reunion with the beloved girl gang that defined modern female friendship on screen. “The new season will see the four divas return for one last round - not to start over, but to finish what they started. Stronger. Wiser. Unapologetically themselves,” the makers said. Returning to their fanfavourite characters are Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J, and Maanvi Gagroo, alongside Prateik Smita Patil, Lisa Ray, Rajeev Siddhartha, Ankur Rathee and Milind Soman. New joinees for this season are Dino Morea, Anasuya Sengupta and Kunaal Roy Kapur. c m y b The girl gang returns for “one last round to finish what they started” It is produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, developed and written by Devika Bhagat, with dialogues by Ishita Moitra. The trailer gives a glimpse into the end of an era, and what an era it’s been. It’s a vibrant, emotional, and gloriously messy peek into the final chapter of the quartet’s journeys, loaded with the comedy that made millions fall in love with this franchise in the first place. “The laughter that dissolves into tears. The fights that eventually heal. The mistakes that shaped them. The victories that mattered. And the unshakeable sisterhood that brought audiences back season after season. As Damini, Umang, Anjana and Siddhi step into new phases of their lives, this season promises bold choices, long-overdue conversations, rekindled sparks, heartbreak, reinvention, and the signature chaos that made the show a cultural phenomenon. It’s all here — only bigger, funnier, and more spirited than before. It’s a finale built on vulnerability, growth, and the kind of friendship that stays loud, flawed, honest, and fiercely loyal,” the logline read. Speaking on the same, lead actor Sayani Gupta opened up about her journey as the fun-loving Damini. “Damini has been a fun, liberating character to play for the last 8 years, and I have literally grown up with her. As we close this chapter, I feel immense gratitude to the fans that stood by us, season after season, with unbound love, affection and loyalty,” she said. “Being a part of Four More Shots Please! has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. Anjana’s journey - her strength, her flaws, her evolution resonated with so many women across the world, and that love has carried us through four beautiful seasons,” Kirti Kulhari shared. “Four More Shots Please! didn’t just give me a character. It gave me a tribe,” said Maanvi Gagroo, further calling the final season a celebration of the fans. Bani J also shared her thoughts, explaining that the girl gang plans to offer a heartfelt farewell to their supporters. The series will premiere on Prime Video on December 19. — ANI