29052026-LSTC-01.qxd 5/28/2026 8:04 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Spotted! Life Tiger Shroff spotted at the T-Series office, in Mumbai for a meeting regarding a new project. The actor appeared in a casual, athletic look, sparking excitement among fans and paparazzi. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 29 MAY 2026 ISTOCK Sharing a meal, laughing together… Aamna Sharif has opened up about her deep emotional connection with Eid-al-Adha, describing the festival as a time that brings back cherished childhood memories and strengthens bonds with loved ones. “Eid has always felt like home to me. It’s that one time in the year when everything slows down, and all that truly matters is being with your family and the people you love. Some of my most beautiful childhood memories are attached to Eid, waking up to the smell of food being prepared at home, getting ready with excitement, meeting relatives, and just feeling this sense of warmth all around,” she shared. Eid in Amritsar is not just about the religious celebration itself, but also about the city's history of shared culture and interfaith harmony. At Jama Masjid Khairuddin, one of the oldest mosques located in Hall Bazaar, and one of the city’s main congregation points, one could see a sea of people, from various backgrounds and faiths greeting each other ‘Eid Mubarak’ as their Muslin brethren turned out for the morning namaz (prayer). Before Partition, Amritsar had a large Muslim population and many historic mosques, markets, and neighborhoods tied to the Muslim culture. Eid today carries memories of that long history and heritage. And Jama Masjid Khairuddin is a historic mosque associated with resistance during the 1857 uprising and during the political resistance HOT Mohali eat FOOD ON THE GO D RYM FOODS has opened its first Experience Center within the newly launched Signature Lounge by MakeMyTrip in Aerocity. The retail centre offers passengers with DryM Foods’ clean-label, travelfriendly meals and snacks. play during the British Raj. Today, the mosque became a place of interfaith respect as Sikh and Hindu members of civil society were seen hugging and sharing Eid special meals with their Muslim brothers. Members of Nigerian Muslim community, many among them students at various Amritsar colleges and university, also celebrated the festival with a generous dose of Indian hospitality. Wearing their traditional costumes, colourful kaftans, gowns and hijab (in case of women), they were seen mingling with the locals after prayers. “It was special to have celebrated the festival with a lot of locals here with sherbet and sevian served after prayers were offered. Back home, it’s a national festival and families cook large meals and share food with neighbors and the poor,” said Ahmad Musa, a Nigerian student here. The second major mosque of the city on the Sultanwind road was also decked up for the celebrations as traditional sevian (semolina dessert) was served with sherbet among devotees after offering prayers. VISHAL KUMAR NehaSaini Zohran Mamdani drew attention online after arriving for Eid- al-Adha prayers, wearing an Arsenal-themed kurta that quickly went viral on social media. The New York City mayor wore the custom jersey-style kurta at the Bronx’s Macombs Dam Park, where he joined worshippers for Eid prayers. The football-inspired outfit immediately sparked buzz among fans online. A longtime supporter of Arsenal F and the .C. city’s first Muslim mayor, Mamdani also tied the message of Eid al-Adha to his political vision while sharing photos from the gathering on X. “Today as we honor Prophet Ibrahim, Eid alAdha reminds us that sacrifice is not a burden,” Mamdani wrote. “It is an opportunity to see ourselves as part of something larger and to extend a hand to those who need it most.” ludhiana Sherbet, sevian Eid-al-Adha in Amritsar is all about history, interfaith harmony and good food goes viral chandigarh Jaaved Jaaferi shares a heartfelt Eid quote. He says, “Eid for me means connecting with the Creator and His creation. It’s about prayer, love, family, food, warm hugs from loved ones, and moments that stay in your heart forever. But this year’s Eid feels uniquely special because I’m celebrating it while doing what I love, being part of the judging panel of India’s Best Dancer. There’s something deeply gratifying about working during festivities when the work itself feels like a celebration of culture, passion, and togetherness.” Prayers & sacrifices Bakr-Eid or Eid-al-Adha was celebrated in Ludhiana on Thursday. Eid-al-Adha is the day of ‘sacrifice’ in the name of Allah. The Shahi Imam of Punjab, Usman Ludhianvi, explains the concept of sacrifice in the name of Allah. It’s not just about sacrificing animals but, he says, one should also sacrifice his arrogance, anger, and pride. Starting early morning, devotees in thousands offered namaz at the Jama Masjid, Field Ganj. The roads were kept clean for offering namaz outside the mosque. Then the ritual of sacrifice was performed. “We divide the portions of sacrificed animal, and distributed amongst us and the poor and needy too. In the evening friends and family members gather to cele- Muzaffar Ali on Ananya Panday’s Bharatnatyam sequence in Chand Mera Dil Muzaffar Ali is not only a filmmaker; he is also a true connoisseur of the arts, especially the Kathak dance form. He speaks about the desecration of Indian dance forms, vis-à-vis Ananya Panday’s hybridised Bharatanatyam in Chand Mera Dil. Art is not information, art is transmission How do you feel about Indian dance forms losing their sanctity, particularly in our cinema? Indian classical dance traditions—and within my own sphere of interest, Kathak in particular—are civilizational languages. The Kathak of Wajid Ali Shah was perhaps the last great flowering of an integrated aesthetic culture in India where poetry, music, ges- SUFI FUSION UDHIANA’S cultural calendar is set to sparkle as Studio Mastaani hosts Noor-e-Mastaanii: The Magic Returns on May 30. The electrifying ensemble Mastaane will deliver 18 minutes of powerhouse performance. ture, architecture, etiquette, costume, humour, longing, devotion and rhythm breathed together like one organism. So, what went wrong? The tragedy of modern interpretation, especially in Hindi cinema, is reduction. Kathak becomes either decoration, virtuosity, seduction, or speed. Chakkars without One must be prepared to sacrifice one’s most precious possession in the name of Allah, say devouts on Eid-al-Adha Shivani Bhakoo memory. Tatkaar without silence. Expression without inner weather. Do you feel a lack of dedication in the classical passages that still survive in cinema? Authenticity indeed comes from authorship. And authorship in classical arts comes from lived absorption, not surface acquisition. PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN kurta L Eid message & dollops of history Mamdani’s WHAT’S Jaaved Jaaferi’s heartfelt brate the occasion with a grand feast,” says Mohammad Mustakeem. Sarah Siddiqui, a resident, says the festival holds great importance for the Muslim community. “This is the day to remember that for God, we are ready to sacrifice what we hold dear to us. One must be prepared to sacrifice one’s most precious possession in the name of Allah,” she adds. CHAT UP DRISHYAM 3 EARNS ~200 CRORE Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has celebrated the blockbuster success of Drishyam 3 after the film crossed ~200 crore at the worldwide box office within seven days of its release. “Three films. Three chapters. One unbroken bond. Thank you for walking with Georgekutty & Family. #Drishyam3,” Mohanlal wrote in his post. MASABA HEADS TO MILAN Masaba Gupta will a luxury retail summit in Milan. Masaba says, “India is at a really exciting intersection right now, where fashion, culture, beauty and entrepreneurship are all evolving together in a very global way while still staying deeply rooted in identity.” HEMA MALINI LIVE A special Hema Malini Live-in Concert is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on July 10, celebrating the legendary actress’ remarkable 60-year journey in cinema. Dharmendra will also be honoured posthumously. RJ Anirudh Chawla is the brainchild behind the upcoming mega celebrations for Hema Malini. laugh FUN TIME M ONSTER ft. Gurleen Pannu is a comedy show by Gurleen Pannu that promises an evening full of laughter and entertainment from May 30 to July 26. c m y b