05052026-LSTC-01.qxd 5/5/2026 12:33 AM Page 1 c m y b ISHAAN KHATTER ON GOLD 100 Ishaan Khatter earned a spot on the prestigious Gold House Gold 100 list this year. Notably, he is the only Indian male actor to feature on the list. The Gold 100 celebrates the most impactful Asian and Pacific Islander figures across industries, spotlighting individuals shaping culture on a global stage. TRIBUNE Life ‘I’m not scared’ Shots fired again at Kapil Sharma’s Canada café for the third time, the actor focuses on Dadi Ki Shaadi release Subhash K Jha Comic virtuoso Kapil Sharma is under fire. A round of gunfire was reported around Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe in Canada. This is the third time Kapil’s café in Canada has been attacked. Following the attacks, a viral post allegedly shared on Facebook warned Sharma to “fall in line”. Says Kapil, “Such things don’t scare me. I’ve been a fighter all my life.” Right now he is focussed on the release of his new film Dadi Ki Shaadi. “I know this world. It existed before I began my career on television.” Talking about the character he plays, he goes, “I know this character. I’ve met him. It wasn’t so difficult playing him. My observation powers are very good. If I sit with someone for even a few minutes I catch the accent and mannerisms. So if you ask me, I could tell you that I did no preparation. Or I could tell you that I’ve been preparing for this all my life.” Kapil says being surrounded by strong women like Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor in Dadi Ki Shaadi was not tough at all. “Women have played an important part in my life all my life. Whether it is my mother or my wife or now my daughter. They have all ruled my life, and I am most happy to be ruled by them.” WHAT’S HOT eat Jalandhar KUCH KHAAS O PENED recently at BMC Chowk, Khaas Cafe is fast emerging as a popular hangout in Jalandhar. Started by young latte artist Simrandeep, the cafe reflects his long-cherished dream after four years of hotel management studies and a decade of industry experience. The menu features healthy options like granola bowls with mango and blueberries. play Chandigarh RAGHU RAI P UNJABLalit Kala Akademi in collaboration with Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademicordially invites you to a special evening Remembering Raghu Rai on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) at 5:30 pm, at MS Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh. Chandigarh love LE MONDE SANS FIN W ORLD Without End (Le Monde sans fin) is an exhibition at AF Gallery, Alliance Francaise de Chandigarh, sector 36, running from May 9 to June 5, 2026. Based on the bestselling graphic novel by Jean-Marc Jancovici and Christophe Blain, it explores the climate crisis, energy transition, and sustainability. Free & open to all! Debt Gala... A participant at the annual Debt Gala, a budget-friendly, inclusive alternative to the Met Gala that fundraises for medical debt for vulnerable Americans, in Brooklyn, New York. CHANDIGARH | TUESDAY | 5 MAY 2026 Typecast as grey? A CTOR Surya Sharma says he is often typecast in grey and intense roles after the success of the crime thriller series Undekhi, but he has no complaints.“People are still coming to me keeping in mind that I can play intense characters well, and maybe not a lover boy. But I’m okay with it. It’s not in my hands to convince them — I just want to do the best I can,” he says. The actor earned widespread recognition for his portrayal of the volatile Rinku in Undekhi, a performance that has been widely praised for its intensity and unpredictability. Sharma says the success of the series has been a turning point in his career. The actor, who has reprised his role of Rinku in the fourth season, says that audience validation has been huge. “We all can’t just say we are actors — the validation comes from the audience. When people recognise your work, you truly feel it,” he adds. Set in Manali, Undekhi follows a tense cat-and-mouse chase between DSP Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) and the powerful Atwal family, led by Papaji, played by Harsh Chhaya. FEUD FOR THOUGHT Undekhi star Surya Sharma has no complaints, says he’s happy owning his intense on-screen image ■ Undekhi Season 4: The Final Battle is turning out to be its darkest and most intense chapter yet. Cast: Papaji (Harsh Chhaya) is back in business; as is Rinku (Surya Sharma), a wounded lion in a world ruled by greed and violence. ■ Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Varun Badola and Ankur Rathee return in key roles. Gautam Rode joined the cast in a crucial new role. ■ The stakes: Power struggles intensify as the characters face deadlier consequences and shifting loyalties. ■ What to expect: Undekhi takes a darker, more layered narrative with sharper twists and moral grey zones as Rinku turns against Papaji. ■ Where to watch: Streaming on SonyLIV. Episodes 1 and 2 have already been released to an overwhelming response, with the remaining episodes dropping every Friday. ■ Sharma credits the show’s gripping narrative for its popularity. “This show keeps you on the edge — especially the cliffhangers. You’re always wondering what happens next,” he says. Sharma says his breakout role in Undekhi has not only got him recognition but even opened doors to new work opportunities including John Abrahamstarrer Force 3, in which he plays the antagonist. “After Undekhi, many things have opened up for me, I’ve done many shows, I was part of a film titled, Bhakshak, it’s on Netflix and now, I’m doing Force 3. I play an antagonist in it. “This is my debut film, and Force 3 will be screened (in theatres) for the first time. I’m hopeful that more people will watch it and give me good work, this is what I can wish for.”— PTI Jaafar Jackson cheers Indian MJ dance tribute Actor Jaafar Jackson recently reacted to a viral Indian classical fusion dance video inspired by Michael Jackson, leaving fans excited online. The video was created by dancer Swetha Warrier as a tribute. The video showcases a fusion of Bharatanatyam with street dance. Soon after she dropped the video, it went viral on social media in no time. The performance features dancers Bhumika Nath, Sneha, Riddhi Shaharkar, Abolee Nagarkar, Renni, Kaavya Nair, Neha Sahani and Manushi Desai. The video opens with a cassette being played and then moves into a lively routine set to Michael Jackson’s 1987 song The Way You Make Me Feel. Swetha, who is known for creating the Street O’Classical style and was the second runner-up on India’s Best Dancer, shared the reel on Instagram. Along with the video, she also added a caption that read, “His music, our movement. A small tribute to Michael Jackson. Creating this was as fun as it looks. A dream team, truly.” Jaafar Jackson reacted to the clip with clapping and red heart emojis. Sharing his reaction on her Instagram Stories, Swetha wrote, “What on earth just happened !!!!” She also posted a short video showing her excitement after seeing his response. Jaafar was recently seen playing his uncle Michael Jackson in the film Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Love, travel From Vijay’s reel & pickles hits to real power Kollywood star scripts political blockbuster It may look like a lucky break, but Vijay’s political surge has been decades in the making. As the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 trends surprise even seasoned observers say the rise of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is rooted in persistence, not chance. “When Vijay entered cinema, he faced intense scrutiny — from body shaming to doubts about his screen presence,” recalls film critic Latha Srinivasan. “He didn’t fit the conventional hero mould. But he never gave up.” As his stardom grew, so did the political undercurrents in his cinema. Dialogues became sharper, themes more socially charged, and titles like Thalaivaa hinted at leadership ambitions. At his residence, celebrations broke out as family members tracked the results. Music and dancing marked the occasion, with Whistle Podu from The Greatest of All Time setting the tone — a reminder of the star power that fuelled his journey. — PTI c m y b Katy Perry shares life moments with Justin Trudeau Katy Perry gave fans a glimpse into her personal life as she shared a new set of photos featuring her boyfriend Justin Trudeau and model Miranda Kerr on social media. The singer posted a 17-slide carousel on Instagram, showing moments from her busy April. The post included pictures of her with Trudeau, clips from her travels, and a few light moments from her day-to-day life. In one of the photos, Perry and Trudeau are seen from behind looking at the ocean. Another selfie shows Perry smiling as she rests her head on his shoulder. One of the more playful images showed a custom pickle jar with their picture and a label that read, “Katy & Justin’s Pop + Policy Pickles.” The singer captioned the post, “April showers bring May flowers.” — ANI The film follows the pop icon’s journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to the Bad tour and released in theatres on April 24. Jaafar Jackson, speaking about the described his experience watching it, saying, “As soon as it came on, it was a completely different experience than what I thought it was going to be. It went by so fast... the second time I saw it was a completely different experience. I was able to understand what the story is and really allow myself to enjoy what’s on the screen.” — ANI