06032026-LSTL-01.qxd 3/5/2026 11:12 PM Page 1 c m y b TOXIC’S RELEASE POSTPONED Yash’s fans may have to wait a little longer to watch his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. The film, which was earlier slated to release on March 19, will not hit cinemas as planned. The makers have decided to push the release date of the action-thriller to June 4 due to rising tensions in the West Asia. TRIBUNE Lady in red Life Rashmika Mandanna looked regal in red Mysore silk saree at her wedding reception on Wednesday in Hyderabad. Rashmika’s custom saree was hand-woven by the weavers at Madhurya. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 6 MARCH 2026 WHAT’S HOT read WORD PLAY M chandigarh EET author Aditya Kant at Bahrisons Booksellers, in association with Vitasta Publishing, for an engaging book signing on March 7, from 3:30 pm onwards. A journalist by calling, storyteller by soul, and educator by destiny, Aditya Kant will be signing copies of his book Ghosts, Horror and Hills: Where folklore and eerie mists linger at SCO 14–15, Madhya Marg, near Apollo Clinic, Sector 8C, Chandigarh. play GET CREATIVE C chandigarh REATIVITY meets sustainability at the Bottle Art Workshop, inviting participants to transform everyday bottles into artistic decor pieces. Organised by Small World, the workshop will be held on March 7 at 3 pm at The Wildhood, Chandigarh, and will run for about an hour. Open to participants aged 16 and above, the session encourages attendees to bring along old glass bottles and reimagine them through painting and decorative techniques under guided instruction. Tickets start at Rs 799 and can be booked online via BookMyShow. Arjun Tendulkar- Saaniya Chandhok wedding sees who’s who of Bollywood & business C RICKETER Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married long-time girlfriend and businesswoman Saaniya Chandhok in a grand ceremony in Mumbai on March 5. The wedding brought together prominent personalities from the worlds of cricket, business, politics and Bollywood, turning the occasion into one of the most high-profile social events of the year. Know the bride love DRESS CIRCLE ludhiana (L-R) Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandhok, Sara Tendulkar, Anjali Tendulkar & Sachin Tendulkar E XCITEMENT runs through fashion enthusiasts as Divya Dhanda invites them to L’Dolce Vita, Spring Edit 2026 to Ludhiana. The Fashion Jewels Décor exhibition promises to bring latest spring trends, offering the visitors a chance to refresh people’s wardrobes this season with latest and fluid fashion appeals. The event will also feature jewels, home décor, and accessories. The event will take place on March 12 and March 13, from 11 am to 7 pm at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR While Arjun Tendulkar is a cricketer, his wife Saaniya, the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, the Chairman of Graviss Hospitality Limited, is a professional veterinary technician and an entrepreneur. She is also founded Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, a premium Mumbai-based pet grooming and wellness company. Before the love bloomed, they were friends. Arjun’s sister Sara has been an old friend of Saaniya. Over time, frequent check-ins and long conversations helped them to take the next step in their friendship. Grand ceremony at St Regis Post-wedding, the coupleflanked by their families, including Sachin Tendulkar, Anjali Tendulkar, and Arjun’s sister Sara Tendulkar, posed for a family portrait for the cameras. For the ceremony, Saaniya chose a classic bridal look rooted in traditional Indian aesthetics. She wore a richly embroidered red saree adorned with intricate zari and threadwork that formed dense patterns across the fabric and blouse. The saree’s pallu featured heavy gold borders, adding a regal finish to the ensemble. Her jewellery followed a classic bridal style, featuring a statement choker necklace, paired with matching earrings and stacked bangles. The jewellery appeared to feature gemstone detailing that complemented the red and gold palette. Saaniya styled her hair in soft waves with a centre parting, while her makeup featured defined eyes and a warm-toned bridal look. Arjun matched the ceremonial theme in a deep red sherwani heavily embellished with gold embroidery. The outfit featured a high collar and intricate floral motifs, Starry affair making it a striking wedding ensemble. He paired the sherwani with ivory or cream straight-cut trousers and brown traditional shoes, creating a coordinated look with the bride’s attire. His hairstyle was neatly styled with a subtle side part, giving the overall appearance a formal and understated finish. The Tendulkar family also drew attention with their elegant traditional outfits. Sachin opted for a classic cream or ivory sherwani featuring subtle embroidery, paired with matching trousers and traditional footwear for a dignified appearance. Anjali wore a dark pink saree highlighted with gold detailing and an ornate border. She paired the saree with a statement necklace and matching earrings, while her soft layered hairstyle and understated makeup completed the look. Sara appeared in a pastel pink saree with elaborate gold embroidery along the borders and pallu. The delicate embellishments gave the outfit a shimmering finish that complemented the family’s coordinated aesthetic. industries. Among the prominent attendees were business icon Mukesh Ambani and his wife Neeta Ambani, who arrived with their son Akash Ambani and daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta. Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan were also spotted arriving at the wedding. They were dressed in coordinated ivory ensembles. Also in attendance were Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and family, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, and musicians Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan and Shivam Mahadevan. Actor-director Farhan Akhtar made a solo appearance and posed briefly for photographers before entering the venue. The wedding festivities began earlier in the week with a pre-wedding ceremony on March 3 attended by cricketing greats such as Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and former India head coach Ravi Shastri. — Agencies Amitabh & Jaya Bachchan Aamir Khan The guest list The wedding ceremony drew an impressive guest list spanning several (L-R) Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Shloka, Akash Ambani, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan From playing the iconic Jassi to a cop in Kohrra 2 and now a don in Subedar, Mona Singh is on a creative rampage NehaSaini Mona Singh might just be in her busiest phase, workwise, with Ba**ds of Bollywood, Munjya, Border 2 and recent Netflix’s Punjab-based crime neo-noir, Kohrra 2, hitting with the audience just right. But when she is not busy surprising and impressing the audience with her unconventional choice of roles and dishing out some acclaimed performances, Mona loves cooking and just being at home with her two babies – she is a dog mumma. “I am a recluse, I love being at home. I love to travel, cook for my loved ones and just Mona Jaissi Koi Nahi! be me,” she shared candidly as she interacted with women from the FICCI FLO Amritsar chapter on her recent visit to the holy city. “I love Amritsar, it’s my favourite city in the world. Not just the food, the people here have certain warmth and wholesomeness that one doesn’t experience anywhere else,” she declared. One can agree on that. As expected, Mona is a true blue Punjabi. “I love food and I love feeding people,” she said. And so, when she opened her first restaurant Kona Kona, a vintage, cozy and chic multi-cuisine place in Mumbai recently, the idea stemmed c m y b from her own memories connected with home-cooked food. “I wanted people to connect over some comfort food the way I remember it. Growing up in a Punjabi household meant food was considered central to family conversations and connections. My father helps me manage it right now,” said the foodie, whose favourite food list has daal-chawal on top. As for her other love, acting, Mona had no other plans. “There was no plan B. I was always very clear in what I wanted to do once I grew up. I believe that it was a divine plan, that I got my break playing a character like Jassi and over the years, continue to get scripts where I can go beyond what is expected of me,” she said. She entered the TV scene with the wildly popular, game changing show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi and with the recent season of Netflix’s crime thriller drama, Kohrra 2, Mona has once again reminded the audience of her calibre and range as an actor. Even today, Mona prefers to look at the character than judge how her character ‘looks’. “This is how society has functioned for years. Women across countries and borders have been told how to live, how to look a certain way, what to wear. I never really cared about ageism. I want to do good work and so script and freedom to do my work the way I want is what I cherish,” she said. Well, as she now basks in the success of Kohrra 2’s brilliant performance, Mona is set to surprise the audience once more as a sand mafia don in Subedar.