22062026-LSTC-01.qxd 6/21/2026 7:42 PM Page 1 c m y b FRIENDS STARS HONOUR BURROWS Actor Courteney Cox paid tribute to late director James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows, calling him “egoless” and praising his mentorship on Friends. Cox and Jennifer Aniston remembered Burrows’ guidance, warmth and lasting impact on television comedy after his death at 85. TRIBUNE Life Toxic release After multiple release delays, Geetu Mohandasdirected Toxic: A Fairy Tale for GrownUps, starring Yash, is now set to hit theatres on August 26’ 2026. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 22 JUNE 2026 Karan Sehmbi and Priyanka Khera starrer campus election drama unfolds on Punjabi OTT Pardhan explores politics Ananya Verma C Meet Klin Kaara In a heartwarming moment, actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela unveiled the face of their daughter, Klin Kaara, for the first time on the occasion of her third birthday. The proud parents shared an adorable glimpse of their little one through social media, marking a special family moment.” Happy Birthday Klin Kaara our precious little one,” they wrote in the caption. The family portrait radiates warmth and happiness as Ram Charan and Upasana lovingly Peddi star hold their daughter. Ram Charan and The rare reveal quickly captured widespread his wife Upasana attention, share first look of their celebritieswith fans and flooding the daughter on her comments section with love, blessings and birththird birthday day wishes for the star kid. Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela, who tied the knot in a grand ceremony on June 14, 2012, welcomed Klin Kaara in 2023 after 11 years of marriage. The couple welcomed their twins, a baby boy and a baby girl, earlier this year in January. Ram Charan and Upasana have largely kept their kids away from the public eye. While they have finally unveiled their elder daughter, Klin Kaara, to the world, the twins’ faces have not been revealed yet. Meanwhile, on the work front, Ram Charan is currently enjoying the success of his film Peddi. — ANI WHAT’S HOT eat SWEET TREATS C panchkula AKERMON, the modern bakery brand from the house of Ganguram’s, has recently opened its outlets in Sector 9 and Sector 20, Panchkula. The outlet features a wide range of eggless products, including fresh cream cakes, customised celebration cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, desserts and freshly baked savouries. The café also offers snacks such as Kolkatastyle kathi rolls, pizzas, burgers, puffs and beverages. play RAGE THERAPY chandigarh R AGE Therapy workshop is set to take place at Olive Cafe and Bar, sector 26, Chandigarh, from 27 June to 25 July 2026. Release stress, repair and reset through this unique experience by breaking ceramic pots and mugs. Tickets start at Rs 1,499 onwards. G love QUEER FEST ET ready to celebrate love, diversity and self-expression at Satrangi Mela – An All-Day Queer Festival. The event aims at a vibrant day filled with music, performances, art, conversations and community spirit on 28 June 28’ 2026, 1:00 pm onwards at Sector 7 Social, Sector 7, Chandigarh. It’s my first project as an actor, and observing emotions in life helped me bring them to the screen. KARAN SEHMBI Madhoo leads an autumnal romance Chinna Chinna Aasai Second innings Subhash K Jha Ever since her debut with two blockbusters — Phool Aur Kaante and Roja — in the early 1990s, Madhoo (real name Madhoobala Raghunath Malini) has moved effortlessly between Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema, and now Malayalam. She is currently seen as Manoj Bajpayee’s Malayali wife in Governor, where she brings considerable warmth to an otherwise dry film. She appreciates the love the film is receiving and reflects on her journey. “I love my work. Everybody knows about Roja; everybody knows about Phool Aur Kaante. Every movie has changed me a little bit.” But Madhoo makes special mention of one project. “My return to the movie industry and doing a web series like Sweet Kaaram Coffee was a turning point. It’s a full-fledged role, and that makes a lot of difference.” Madhoo divides her time between acting and taking care of her family. “I love being an actor, I love being a wife and, most importantly, I love being a mother. My daughters are my priority.” She is rightly proud of her sparse but significant body of work. “I’m very proud of Governor because it’s a good film. Manoj Bajpayee is a great actor and, no matter what he does, he is convincing. Right now, I’m sitting in Kochi, promoting a movie. It’s a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Chinna Chinna Aasai. I play a 50-year-old woman who meets a stranger who is 65 years old. So it’s an autumnal love story.” Madhoo made a major sacrifice for this role. “For one month, I stayed in Varanasi from start to finish. I sacrificed family time for Chinna Chinna Aasai.” Luckily for Madhoo, her family supported her decision to shoot during what is usually their annual family time. “I’m an artiste, and that is something I discovered when I was not working. I love my family time, but it’s also amazing to be back in front of the camera.” c m y b AMPUS politics, student ambitions and the battle for leadership take centre stage in Pardhan, a new original series set against the backdrop of a university campus. The show follows the intense contest for the post of student union president. Lead actors Karan Sehmbi and Priyanka Khera shared insights into the series, their roles and their experience of bringing the story to life. Both actors pointed out that the web-series format itself allows the show to give each character their due. “The benefit of web series is that you are not just a hero and heroine. There are about eight major characters in it. Everyone has their own journey. You connect with each character in due course,” Khera said. Khera plays Roop, a college student from a wealthy background. “Roop is very chirpy, very bubbly and gets along with everyone. Her journey from being an ordinary student to stepping into the world of politics has a compelling character arc,” she adds. Sehmbi plays Rajvir Singh Dhillon, a student who has been involved in campus politics for over five years and is now contesting for president. “You will see the challenges he faces in politics,” Sehmbi said. “Rajvir Dhillon has formed a political party called USFO, and is leading it. The rest, you’ll understand by watching the series.” Asked about the show’s central theme, both actors pointed to unity among the char- acters. “Throughout the show you will see unity among characters — if there is no unity, it cannot be called a group,” Khera said. Khera said she came on board after a conversation with the director and writer about the character. “Initially, I was unsure about playing the character,” she said. “But the way they narrated Roop to me and the passion they showed for the project really impressed me. They had a clear vision for the character, and that gave me confidence in taking up the role.” She also recalled joining the shoot around the ninth or tenth day and how the cast helped her settle in. “Everybody was new to me, I was new to everybody, and the way they cooperated made me feel at home,” she said. “There was no competition, everybody was helping each other, guiding each other, standing for each other.” This is Sehmbi’s first acting project, after a career as a singer. He said that having witnessed a wide range of emotions in life, drawing on them for a performance came naturally. He added that even small details shaped his performance. “Every time I got ready and tied my turban, my body language seemed to shift. I believe that’s the impact a turban has.” On why viewers should tune in, both actors pointed to the storyline and the show’s accessibility. “It is a gripping story suspense thriller and the first episode is free so if we connect you with us in the first episode then, you’ll end up watching the rest of the episodes yourself.” they said. Pardhan is streaming on Chaupal. Kalacoat is back! Carry On Jatta 4 trailer promises laughter, nostalgia and a heartfelt tribute to Jaswinder Bhalla The trailer of Carry On Jatta 4was unveiled on Sunday, giving fans a glimpse into what promises to be another laughter-packed entertainer from one of Punjabi cinema’s most successful comedy franchises. With an amazing cast of Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta, Binnu Dhillon, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, Shinda Grewal, Pukhraj Bhalla, Prince Kanwaljit Singh, Jasmine Bajwa and Sweetaj Brar, the film appears to have retained the signature chaos and comic timing that made the earlier instalments blockbuster hits. The film pays tribute to the late veteran actor Jaswinder Bhalla. Using advanced VFX and computer graphics (CG) technology, the makers have recreated the beloved actor on screen. Speaking about the film, director Smeep Kang said, “We wanted to retain the humour and madness people enjoy while also creating an emotional moment through our tribute to Jaswinder Bhalla ji. It has been done with great respect. ” Lead actor and producer Gippy Grewal added, “This film is very special for all of us. Audiences will get everything they love about Carry On Jatta…comedy, confusion, entertainment and memorable characters. At the same time, our tribute to Jaswinder Bhalla ji comes straight from the heart. We hope fans feel the same emotion and love when they watch it.” The film hits the cinemas on June 26, 2026.