21042026-LSTC-01.qxd 4/21/2026 12:31 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Inner conflict Life CHANDIGARH| TUESDAY | 21 APRIL 2026 & the art of Tanuja Chandra on ageing, intimacy and preserving a vanishing way of life loving & living LOVE STORIES THEN & NOW Mona I N a career spanning over three decades, Tanuja Chandra has consistently told stories that linger — whether through complex relationships, emotional truths or women who refuse to be reduced to cliches. With Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha, a tender and unexpectedly lively portrait of ageing and memory, she turns the lens inward — capturing not just her aunts, but a way of life that is quietly slipping away. For Chandra, love remains the foundation of almost every story. “I enjoy telling stories of different types of love, not just romance. The style of filmmaking changes over time but at the heart of it all are age-old themes — life, death, love, longing, pain, suffering, laughter and tears. It’s the tone and syntax of storytelling that is dynamic and it should be,” she avers. WHY AGEING MATTERS Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha explores ageing, and also the quiet disappearance of rhythms. Set in Lahra, a village near Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, the film captures a world where dai- ly life unfolds through close-knit relationships and simple routines. “The are ways of living that are transforming very fast,” she notes, emphasising the importance of archiving lived experiences before they slip away. LASTING MEMORY Released in 2020, Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha has taken on deeper meaning over time. Both of Chandra’s aunts have since passed away, making the film an irreplaceable record of their lives. What might have once been simply a personal project has now become a lasting archive — one that resonates with audiences who see reflections of their own families in it. WHAT CHANDIGARH CAN EXPECT Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha would be screened at Tagore Theatre on April 24, 6:30 pm. “When I started making Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha, I had intended to make a mostly serious film. However, my aunts, who are real firecrackers, changed all that! We ended up making something quite hilarious, zany, and mad,” offers Chandra. “Whenever we’ve screened , it has left audiences with smiles and tears. I hope for the same outcome for Chandigarh. I’m glad that the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation saw value in screening our beloved film and I look forward to having a really fun and relevant interaction with the audience after the screening,” Chandra signs off. chandigarh Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha WHAT’S HOT read THE VEIL & THE SWORD J OIN Baithak for an engaging evening on The Veil & the Sword by Ranjit Powar, in conversation with Navtej Sarna on April 21, 2026, 5:00–6:30 pm at Aroma Premium. The event includes a discussion, reflections and Q&A. play ludhiana The teaser of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do promises chaotic comedy as Prajapati Pandey (Ayushmann Khurrana) juggles relationships with three women played by Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh. The Mudassar Aziz, directorial releases on 15 May 2026. Khloe Kardashian opens up about struggling to ask for help despite being ‘first call’ for others in Kardashian family. Khloe shared that she considers reaching out to Kim, butoften talks herself out of it. chandigarh PATIVERSE EXPANDS WITH PPAWD MAHJONG CLUB J OIN the launch of the Mahjong Club at AIPL at Club Aqua, Ludhiana. Open to beginners and experienced players, the event follows “Learn, Practice, Play” on April 28, 11:30 am–2:00 pm and 3:00–6:00 pm. love DIL KI DAWAI D IL Ki Dawai at Laugh Club, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on April 26, 2026, at 4 pm is designed for viewers aged 12 and above, blending emotion, laughter, and introspection. EXPERIENCE & ELEVATE YOUR HOME WITH VOLTAS FREE 5 Installation on Voltas ACs* ep n o e wor o o as a Years Warranty on Voltas Beko Products* Address: Our new company owned store: your one stop destination for home appliances SCO 50, SECTOR 11, PANCHKULA - 134109 | Contact : 0172-3171038 TUESDAY | 21ST APRIL 2026 | 12:00PM ONWARDS | THE Company Owned Store AIR CONDITIONERS Visit us at: www.voltas.com To locate your nearest store, log on to:www.voltas.com/apps/store-locator REFRIGERATORS WASHING MACHINES Voltas 24x7 Customer Service - 1860 599 4555, 9650694555 For product registration, SMS to 9289525321 Buy only genuine Voltas stabilizers. Follow us at: My Voltas MICROWAVE OVENS My Voltas Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise c m y b DISHWASHERS myvoltas My Voltas COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION Visit us at: voltasbeko.com Follow us at: @VoltasBeko For product registration, SMS to 56677 AIR COOLERS Voltas Beko WATER HEATERS Voltas Beko Email: wecare@voltasbeko.com CEILING FANS VoltasBeko 24 X 7 Customer Care No: 9818994444 www.voltasbeko.com/storelocator Buy online at: www.voltas.com