28062026-LSTC-01.qxd 6/27/2026 11:46 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE WATCH FOR INDIA STORY Life The teaser of The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade, highlights the alarming issue of pesticide farming and its health impacts. WHAT’S HOT eat chandigarh DIM SUM & SIP H ANDCRAFTED dim sums paired with signature cocktails in a lively setting — XO at JW Marriott is serving up an evening that is equal parts indulgent and convivial. The Dim Sum and Sip experience promises a relaxed, flavour-forward few hours in one of the city’s most elegant dining addresses. The kind of evening best shared with good company. XO, JW Marriott, Chandigarh. From June 27 to 30’ 2026. play MASK UP C chandigarh HERIYAL art, a 400-year-old storytelling tradition from Telangana, comes to Chandigarh in the form of a handson mask painting workshop. Participants get to create their own colourful Cheriyal mask guided step by step, learning the traditional colour palette, fine detailing and finishing techniques of this rare and endangered folk art form. Walk in curious, walk out with a vibrant piece of living heritage. Cafe Coffee Day, Sector 16, Chandigarh. From June 27 till 8 July’ 2026. love chandigarh SCENT SCHOOL P ERFUMERY goes beyond the basics at this premium workshop coming to Chandigarh. Participants explore the deeper art of fragrances, from accords and aroma families to professional blending techniques, and craft a wellstructured perfume aligned with their own preferences. Equal parts science and sensory delight, it is a one-and-a-half hour deep dive into the world of scent, bottled. Olive Cafe and Bar, Chandigarh, starts June 27 till July 2’ 2026. As the days count down to the release of Alpha, actor Alia Bhatt has unveiled fresh stills from the upcoming action thriller, giving fans another glimpse of her fierce on-screen avatar. “7 days to go. #Alpha releasing in cinemas from July 3,” the Raazi actor posted. AKSHAY-SAIF REUNITE IN HAIWAAN Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will reunite on screen after 18 years in Haiwaan, set for worldwide theatrical release on September 11, 2026. Directed by Priyadarshan, the suspense thriller also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher. Billed as a high-stakes drama and a Malayalam remake of Oppam, the film marks a major comeback collaboration for the duo. CHANDIGARH | SUNDAY | 28 JUNE 2026 How six artistes transformed country’s soundtrack and dance culture Meet the stars of India’s PARTY MUSIC T HERE are songs that top charts, and then there are songs that define a generation. Between 2010 and 2020, India’s music landscape underwent a cultural reset. Weddings became concerts, college festivals became dance battles and every party came with a signature hook step everyone knew. At the heart of this transformation were six trailblazers — Honey Singh, Badshah, Hardy Sandhu, Guru Randhawa, Lauren Gottlieb and Sunanda Sharma — who didn’t just create chartbusters; they reshaped how India experienced music. Honey Singh’s defining era When Honey Singh’s International Villager arrived in 2011, it didn’t just launch an album — it ignited a movement. Brown Rang became one of India’s most-viewed YouTube video in 2012, introducing audiences to a bold new sound that fused Punjabi music, rap and global production. Hits like Angreji Beat, Dope Shope, Goliyan, Chaar Botal Vodka and Desi Kalakaar followed, while blockbuster Bollywood collaborations, from Cocktail to Kick, cemented his place. Badshah’s crossover sound If Punjabi pop needed a bridge between underground rap and mainstream entertainment, Badshah built it. Rising from the independent music scene, he evolved into one of India’s most reliable hitmakers with an unmistakable signature style. Tracks like DJ Waley Babu, Kar Gayi Chull, Mercy, Paagal and Genda Phool seamlessly blended Punjabi influences with pop, hip-hop and electronic music. From injury to icon: Hardy Sandhu A career-ending injury may have closed cricket chapter, but it opened another. Hardy Sandhu’s breakthrough with Soch in 2013 revealed a vocalist capable of balancing emotion with mass CHAT UP ALIA GOES ALPHA Dual role Actor Emma Roberts is set to feature in a special appearance in the series adaptation of Aquamarine. Roberts will also serve as an executive producer on the project. KYLIE IN CHEF TROUBLE Kylie Jenner is facing a third workplacerelated lawsuit after a former private chef alleged that an “intense” workload during her high-risk pregnancy led to a miscarriage. It follows two earlier lawsuits filed by former housekeepers against Jenner, Tri Star Services and Maison Family Services. Neither lawsuit accuses Jenner personally of discrimination. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:SUNANDA SHARMA, LAUREN GOTTLIEB, BADSHAH, GURU RANDHAWA & HONEY SINGH sistently as Guru Randhawa. With songs like Patola, Lahore, High Rated Gabru, Made in India, and Suit Suit, he created a catalogue that became the soundtrack of celebrations. appeal. He followed it with hits including Hornn Blow, Backbone, Kya Baat Ay and Naah, proving his versatility. Guru Randhawa’s party playlist Few artistes have delivered chart-toppers as con- As India’s music videos became increasingly dance-driven, Lauren Gottlieb emerged as one of their defining performers. After gaining international recognition throughSo You Think You Can Sunanda Sharma’s hit run Sunanda Sharma brought an infectious energy to Punjabi pop that resonated across generations. Songs such as Jaani Tera Naa, Tere Naal Nachna, Mummy Nu PasandandJogi combined playful lyricism with irresistible rhythms, making her one of the most beloved voices of the decade. ‘Circuit inspired by Lord Hanuman’ Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has opened up about the enduring popularity of his Munnabhai franchise, saying the emotional bond between Munna and Circuit remains its core strength. He adds that the third installment will happen once a strong idea is locked. Hirani made his directorial debut with Munnabhai MBBS (2003), followed by Lage Raho Munnabhai (2006), where Sanjay Dutt played Munna, an affable goon with a NATTI NATASHA’S APPEAL FOR VENEZUELA Dominican singer Natti Natasha has urged global support for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes, calling for donations through a GoFundMe campaign linked to the I Love Venezuela Foundation. She appealed for unity and humanitarian aid as rescue efforts continue and international assistance increases. Lauren Gottlieb’s dance revolution Dance, she made a powerful Indian debut with ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013). Rajkumar Hirani collaborates with Arshad Warsi again in Pritam and Pedro c m y b big heart, while Arshad Warsi portrayed his loyal companion Circuit. “We thought of Circuit like Hanuman and Munna like Ram,” Hirani said. Hirani also spoke about his upcoming OTT project Pritam and Pedro, marking a reunion with Arshad Warsi. Mahaakshay’s Haunted... wins Mahaakshay Chakraborty is finally enjoying a moment of vindication as his latest film Haunted Echoes of the Past emerges as a box office success. After years of waiting for the right break, the actor says the response has left him deeply grateful and emotionally fulfilled. “I’m just so grateful that the film has seen the light of day and people are liking it — the songs, the performance, the connection. My heart is content,” he says. Despite being the son of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, Mahaakshay says his journey has been shaped more by personal choice than legacy. “It’s everybody’s own destiny and fate. I chose this profession and accepted everything that comes with it — the struggle, the failures, and now the success.”