25032026-LSTC-01.qxd 3/25/2026 12:47 AM Page 1 c m y b PEECEE SHINES IN BVLGARI EVENT Bvlgari unveiled Eclettica, the bold new collection of jewellery and high-end watches at a spectacular event in Milan, Italy. Priyanka Chopra, Anne Hathaway, Liu Yifei, Kim Ji-won and the newly announced Bvlgari brand ambassadors Dua Lipa and Jake Gyllenhaal attended the event. WHAT’S HOT TRIBUNE Family show Life Akshay Kumar says Dhurandhar is a great film that appeals to the adults while his upcoming film Bhoot Bangla is for both children and families. CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 25 MARCH 2026 Resetting boundaries in terms of race, cultural background or nationality.” Hence, Adi has never been the ‘ nimation is bigger than live action...’ A quintessential outsider. ‘We live in a post-racial world...’ In 2010s, when he broke into Hollywood, he Each statement of noted Hollywood creator might well have been a disruptor. Today, he and producer Adi Shankar, who has redefined views himself as an ‘establishment player’, adult animation, sets your mind thinking and who is ready to change the rules of the game. tingling. You can only admire his confidence The first bias he knocks down is that animawhen he boasts, “The second season of Devil tion is for children. He explains, “The older May Cry, which punched way beyond its generation might think so, but Gen Alpha and weight, would be the best series of the year Gen Z don’t subscribe to this opinion.” 2026, and not comfort food as second outings Born in Kolkata, raised in Hong Kong, adult often turn out to be.” anime fascinated him since childhood. In You can only gawk at his spunk when he pro- Hollywood, where he has produced films with fesses that Hollywood is collapsing, needs sav- big stars like Brad Pitt (Killing Them Softly) ing by new guard like him and lists out a host Liam Nesson (The Grey), he of factors, including decline of star sysfound his true calling in tem which otherwise provided conanime culture. Many of sistency to the US’s soft power. his anime series, includ“Whoever controls the imagiing Castlevania: Nocnation through storytelling, turne, are adaptation of controls the future of the video games. “Control the species,” he says. To his controllable, and not the counterparts in India, he entire universe,” has People are no has a pertinent piece of always been his motto. advice — “Go hyper local or Whether animation is the longer showing hyper global.” future of entertainment, he up for a specific By the way, he loved Dhusays, “It will be a future and actor. Today the star system randhar and hails Anurag not the be-all and end all.” as we know is less of an Kashyap, whose Gangs of Besides, who can really tell Wasseypur he helped diswhat would click in times economic driver. We are in tribute overseas as “an to come and what might the first act of an era where auteur outside of the classic just fade away. But social filmmaker is the star. Bollywood ecosystem.” media, he feels, has certainAdi’s Indian-ness makes ly democratised the ways and him see the world differently and means of entertainment. He reanot merely in the ‘good vs evil’ kind of bina- sons, “It has made movie stars less relevant ries. Rather often, as with Devil May Cry, he and audience first. Netflix and YouTube have can suddenly flip perspectives and an antago- made it possible for more and more people to nist could well be the protagonist. For instance create and distribute content.” Eyeing several in Season 1 of Devil May Cry, Episode 6 is IPs, hugely popular PUB G might figure on entirely from the villain’s point of view. He his radar too. To young Indians obsessed with creates fantastical worlds where race matters video games his advice is, “Don’t just be a little. He says, “I have never looked at myself consumer, add to the conversation.” Nonika Singh amritsar I have never looked at myself in terms of race, cultural background or nationality, says Hollywood creator and producer Adi Shankar, who is ready with the second season of Devil May Cry eat KULCHA LEGACY S ITUATED in the bustling lanes of Amritsar, Pehalwan Kulcha Shop continues to serve its iconic flavours after over 70 years. Founded by a wrestler, this humble spot is celebrated for its authentic Amritsari kulchas-crispy, flaky and generously layered with desi ghee, paired perfectly with chane and chutney. Located at Lakshmanser Chowk, Nimak Mandi, the shop is open daily from 8 am to 2 pm, making it a go-to for a hearty, no-frills Punjabi breakfast. play ART & CONVERSATION A chandigarh RT steps out of the frame and into a living, evolving space at 105 Arts Gallery, Sector 11 with its first Artists-in-Residence edition from March 25 to 29. Featuring artists Amol Pawar, Hemant Dhane, Rafiuddin and Susmita Debnath, the showcase invites visitors to witness artworks take shape in real time. Curated by Mehak Bhan, the experience transforms the gallery into an interactive hub where audiences can engage with artists. Open from 12 pm to 6 pm, the residency concludes with a poetry hour on March 29, blending verse, conversation and art. CHAT UP MAHERSHALA ALI IN TASK 2 Mahershala Ali will be seen in the second season of Task. Ali will join star Mark Ruffalo in the HBO crime drama, which is currently in pre-production. The official logline for the new season states, “Tom Brandis takes the helm of a new task force, but the deeper the operation runs, the harder it is to tell who’s the target.” Audience will see Ali as Eddie Barnes, who is described as “a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with Tom’s unit.” JASMINE SINGS A HAPPY TUNE love In Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Jasmine Sandlas joined hands with Satinder Sartaaj for the song Jaiye Sajana. The song has gone viral. Sharing a video, the singer wrote, “It’s a dream come true to work with the one and only Satinder Sartaaj.” WEDDING EDIT chandigarh A ONE-STOP destination for all things wedding, Wedding Syrup arrives at Novotel Hotel, Tribune Chowk, Chandigarh on March 28 and 29. Bringing together over 50 designers and more than 10 jewellers from across India, the exhibition promises a diverse showcase of bridal fashion, jewellery and festive essentials. Open from 11 am to 8 pm, the event offers visitors a chance to explore the latest trends and curated collections under one roof. With free entry, it makes for an accessible and engaging experience for soon-to-be brides and grooms. BLESSED WITH A BABY BOY! Badshah & Isha Rikhi tie the knot Rapper and music producer Badshah has reportedly tied the knot with Punjabi actor-model Isha Rikhi, though the couple is yet to make an official announcement. The news surfaced after Isha’s mother, Poonam Rikhi, shared glimpses from the intimate ceremony on social media. Dressed in an olive green kurta adorned with a golden saffa, Badshah kept it elegant, while Isha looked radiant in a red suit with intricate embroidery and a gotta patti dupatta. In the images, the couple is seen exchanging varmala, marking a key wedding ritual. In other pictures, Isha is seen wearing sindoor, suggesting post-wedding celebrations. The two have reportedly been in a relationship for nearly four years. This marks Badshah’s second marriage, he was previously married to Jasmine Masih, with whom he shares a daughter. c m y b Singer Charlie Puth and wife Brooke have been blessed with a son. Charlie took to Instagram and shared the good news with his fans and Instagram. The couple has named the newborn Jude. “Hey Jude (heart emoji) 3.13.26,” Charlie wrote. MEET ‘SUNDER POONAM’ Sanya Malhotra has started working on her new film, Sunder Poonam. On Tuesday morning, Sanya took to Instagram and shared several pictures from the film’s muhurat puja. In the images, she could be seen posing with her Sunder Poonam team, including actors Aditya Rawal and Aditya Seal. “#SundarPoonam It begins,” she wrote.