18012026-LSTC-01.qxd 18-01-2026 00:21 Page 1 c m y b MATT DAMON ON CANCEL CULTURE Matt Damon has shared his views on cancel culture in Hollywood, stating that being publicly “cancelled” can have long-lasting consequences that follow a person for life. Damon will be seen in Netflix film The Rip. TRIBUNE Life All for love Billie Eilish showed her support for boyfriend Nat Wolff following the release of his new selftitled album with brother Alex Wolff on January 16. She reshared a post announcing the album’s release. CHANDIGARH | SUNDAY | 18 JANUARY 2026 Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Dia Mirza and Bipasha Basu share their special moments from 2016 CHAT UP ‘VERY DANGEROUS COMMENT’ KAREENA KAPOOR’S 2016 PHOTO DUMP A WAVE of nostalgia has swept across Instagram as users revisit snapshots from a decade ago, particularly from 2016. The trend, dubbed “2026 is the new 2016,” sees people recreating old photos, reviving fashion and aesthetics, and reflecting on a simpler digital era. Kareena Kapoor has become the latest celebrity to join the viral 2016 trend on Instagram. Taking a stroll down memory lane, Kareena dug out several priceless pictures from 2016, the year when she was blessed with her firstborn, Taimur. From sharing her unseen pregnancy pictures to posting adorable pictures with her husband, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena’s “2016 photo dump” phase is quite adorable. Sharing the throwback pictures, Kareena wrote, “The year of the bump.” Alia & her 2016 ki kahani Taking part in the viral 2016 Instagram trend, Alia Bhatt reflected on the year with gratitude, offering a glimpse into some of her most precious memories. From sharing the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in Dear Zindagi to seeking ALIA BHATT’S MEMORABLE MOMENTS B-town goes big on 2016 trend blessings at the Golden Temple, Alia’s 2016 photo dump gave fans a sneak peek into the unforgettable moments from her life a decade ago. Bipasha’s wedding album Like many, Bipasha Basu hopped on the viral 2016 social media trend as well. On Saturday, Bipasha took a stroll down memory lane, sharing several priceless pictures from 2016. Notably, 2016 was an extremely special year for Bipasha as she tied the knot with Karan Singh Grover on April 30. So honestly, calling her latest Instagram post a “photo dump” feels wrong; it’s basically her wedding album, full of love and glow. Dia Mirza took fans back in time as she joined the viral trend and shared a set of old pictures that brought back memories for people who loved her early films. Taking to Instagram, Dia posted a few behind-the-scenes and photoshoot images with her Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM) co-star R Madhavan, popularly known as Maddy, as the film approaches its 25th anniversary this October. The caption of her post read, “This was 2016. On 19th October 2026, it will be 25 years. A gift that keeps on giving. The film released in 2001. Name the film. Oh Maddy Maddy, look what showed up? — ANI Jashan Singh gears up for his next release Naina Mile I'm a soft-hearted man, more inclined toward romance, says the Mohali-based singer-actor Mona Punjabi singer-actor Jashan Singh is used to standing out in a crowd — quite literally. At 6 feet 5 inches, the lean, soft-spoken artiste often has to bend down to talk to people, a gesture that matches his grounded and humble personality. Born to renowned singer Hardeep Singh, Jashan moved to Australia at the age of 16 to pursue his education. His father encouraged him to complete his studies before taking the plunge into the entertainment world — a decision Jashan feels shaped him deeply. “That move really paid off. I’m equally at ease in Mohali, Mumbai and Perth,” he says. Singing has always been my passion and I’m happy that my songs have found so much love Brief acting stint, music remains his pulse Jashan made his Punjabi film debut Dushman: A Story of the Enemy Within, a film presented by Mahesh Bhatt. Though the film earned him notice, acting didn’t become his main pursuit. “The roles I’m offered are mostly dark. I’m a soft-hearted man, more inclined toward romance,” he admits. While acting took a back seat, his music career has only grown steadier. “Willingly, I’m going slow,” he smiles. Over the last decade, he has delivered several Punjabi and Hindi singles and even featured on Coke Studio, earning love for tracks like Allah Veh and Sada Viah Hoya Ji. SPIRIT TO HIT THEATRES IN 2027 Dia recalls RHTDM memories DIA MIRZA WITH R MADHAVAN Jashan is now gearing up for his upcoming release, Naina Mile featuring Malti Chahar, known from Bigg Boss. He’s visibly excited about this new phase, “Singing has always been my passion and I’m happy that my songs have found so much love.” Between three homes Having lived in Australia for over 20 years, Jashan considers it a second home. “It’s a great country to live in. The people are good, there’s room for growth, and I’ve never faced any incident of racism.” Yet, his heart remains rooted in Mohali, where his parents live, and Mumbai, where the work thrives. He hopes the future brings him playback opportunities in major Hindi films — and maybe even a return to acting, “if the right script comes along.” c m y b Shobhaa De has termed AR Rahman’s recent remark on Bollywood as “very dangerous”, stressing that the film industry has always been a space where talent, not religion, determines opportunity. Addressing a session on her new book at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival, De said she disagreed with Rahman’s claims of religious bias in Bollywood. Rahman had in a recent interview said that work from the Hindi film industry has slowed for him in recent years, which he attributed to changing dynamics in the industry over the past eight years. The much-awaited film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas, has finally locked its release date after months of buzz and debate surrounding the project. Director Vanga took to X on Friday evening to announce that Spirit will arrive in theatres on March 5, 2027. Initially, Deepika Padukone was supposed to play the female lead in the film. However, due to scheduling conflicts, she left the project, which eventually led to Triptii Dimri being cast in the role. BIPASHA BASU SHARES HER WEDDING PICTURES