08092026-LSTL-01.qxd 9/7/2026 8:23 PM Page 1 c m y b PRIMETIME CAPTIVATES CROWD Robert Pattinson’s immersive performance as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen received major applause at the Venice Film Festival, bringing in an enthusiastic seven-minute standing ovation from the audience. The audience also applauded for director Lance Oppenheim. CHAT UP BIGG BOSS WELCOMES CONTESTANTS The new season of Bigg Boss has returned, bringing a fresh mix of personalities, rivalries and unexpected alliances to the screen. While boxing legend Mary Kom brings an unparalleled sporting pedigree, Aamrapali Dubey and Uditi Singh bring their established screen presence and strong fan followings. Digital stars and young actors Arishfa Khan, Aman Gandhi, Love Gill, and Rohed Khan represent the new generation accustomed to commanding audiences online, while Qazi Ahmad Tauqeer and Isha Rikhi add their own entertainment and performance backgrounds to the mix. TRIBUNE Venice calling Life Director Muayad Alayan attended a photocall for the movie Conversation with the Sea in Venice Spotlight section at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 New road forRoadies Shriya on Mirzapur: The Movie SHAQUE: TRUST NO ONECOMING SOON Parineeti Chopra-starrer Netflix series Shaque: Trust No One is all set for a September premiere. Described as a gripping mystery thriller following a mother’s nine-year search for her missing child, the show will be released on September 24, the makers announced on Monday. WIDOW’S BAYLEADS THE EMMY Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay emerged as the biggest winner on Night 2 of the 78th Emmy Awards, securing eight awards, while HBO Max’s DTF St. Louis won six and Prime Video’s SpiderNoir took home five. Widow’s Bay led the comedy contenders with wins, including Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, Cinematography for a Series (HalfHour), Music Supervision, Music Composition for a Series and Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour). R OADIES brought its Rebirth season to Chandigarh this week, unveiling a format the 20-year-old show has never attempted before. For the first time, six gang leaders are running the game, split into two rival camps: the OGs, Nikhil Chinapa, Neha Dhupia and Prince Narula, against the NewGs, Abhishek Malhan, Baseer Ali and Bani J. Rather than six individual gangs competing against each other as in past seasons, contestants this year are absorbed into just two larger camps, each trio of leaders pooling their picks and strategy against the other side. Nikhil Chinapa explained what the theme, and the phoenix at the centre of this season’s logo, actually stand for. “The phoenix is a bird from mythology, and there’s a misconception around it,” he said. “People think it means something that cannot die. That’s not it at all. It does die, and the whole point is that it’s reborn from its own ashes.” That, he said, is exactly what Rebirth is about for the people auditioning, not just the show itself. He pointed to Baseer Ali and Bani J as living proof. “Baseer and Bani didn’t win the show. But that’s the theme, that’s what Roadies gives everyone a chance at. If you’ve proven yourself, this show can change your life.” The energy wasn’t limited to the gang leaders. Contestants had been lining up since early morning, many travelling from across Punjab and Haryana, as well as Jammu and Darjeeling, in hopes of making it onto the show. The Chandigarh leg began a day before the auditions, when Neha Dhupia led a bike rally through the city with over 50 riders, flagging off from the Biker’s Wall in Sector 8 alongside members of the IBiker India. “There is no other place I can expect the same energy as the Chandigarh crowd,” she said. The energy carried into the press meet at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, where Rannvijay Singha, Dhupia, Chinapa, Prince Narula, Malhan and Baseer Ali met the press and watched hundreds of hopefuls line up. Bani J was not present at this leg. Rannvijay reflected on how the show keeps reinventing itself, and credited the show’s longevity to changing with both its audience and its locations. “Every journey is different. Wherever we go, the traditions, the food, the culture, their local sport, all of it changes with us.” He used a construction Forty years of glamour, craftsmanship and Indian couture came into focus as designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla celebrated four decades in fashion with a spectacular evening attended by some of biggest names from the glamour world. The landmark celebration unfolded axt the designers’ sprawling new 20,000square-foot flagship space Mubarak Baug, bringing together an eclectic crowd of actors, models and socialites. More than just a star-studded gathering, the evening was a celebration of the design legacy Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have built over four decades. The duo has consistently championed India’s rich artisanal traditions, giving techniques such as chikankari, 40 years of craftsmanship & couture zardozi, resham embroidery and mirror work a lavish contemporary expression. Dimple Kapadia exuded old-school glamour in an embroidered saree and jacket set with a pearl necklace from the designer’s jewellery line. Navya Naveli Nanda shimmered in a gold mini dress. The true fashionista, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja arrived in an ethereal white-and-gold anarkali, styled with statement earrings. The Ambani women stole the show. Nita Ambani looked stunning in a vivid red saree, its rich texture and intricate detailing creating a striking silhouette. Isha Ambani opted for a luminous silver-and-white couture look. Shloka Ambani chose a sophisticated ivoryand-gold ensemble. Radhika Ambani embraced a striking white-and-purple ensemble adorned with intricate floral embroidery. Veteran actor Asha Parekh looked ever graceful in a pastel saree with emerald jewels. Madhoo Shah wore an archival piece from her own wedding trousseau that was designed by the duo 30 years prior. Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha wore casual and relaxed everyday outfits to the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla 40thanniversary celebration, standing out by breaking the event’s glamorous dress code. Joining them was Orry in a vibrant, retroinspired orange shirt paired with matching polka-dot trousers. The glamour extended beyond the guest list and onto the ramp, where nostalgia took centre stage. Several familiar faces from the 1990s modelling era, including Rakshanda Khan, Rahul Dev, Diandra Soares and Carol Gracias, returned to the ramp, adding a celebratory throwback moment to the evening. Models Natasa Stankovic and Aleksandar Alex Ili made a coordinated appearance in opulent black-and-silver ensembles. WHAT’S HOT eat Shloka, Radhika, Nita Ambani & Isha c m y b KASHMIRI DELIGHT I NDULGE in the rich, comforting flavours of Mutton Rogan Josh, paired with warm, buttery naan at Deck, Timber Trail. The slowcooked, aromatic mutton brings deep Kashmiri-inspired flavours to the table, while the soft, crisp-edged butter naan makes for the perfect accompaniment. play PAINT LIKE PICASSO S TEP into the world of Picasso and unleash your inner artist at this immersive painting experience on September 13, at Olive Café and Bar, sector 26, Chandigarh. All materials provided, try painting bold shapes and colours like Picasso. love ludhiana Mona parwanoo Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla mark four glorious decades in fashion with a dazzling celebration of style & glamour metaphor for Chinapa and Narula’s roles in shaping the show. “Nikhil bhai laid the first brick of MTV, he laid the foundation. Then we came in and put cement on it, then Prince added the step on top of that. Now it’s time to give it a shine.” Baseer Ali summed up the format’s constant reinvention simply. “Every year Roadies comes up with a new theme,” he said, “but the passion and excitement stays exactly the same.” Malhan, leading for the first time, credited a chat with Rhea Chakraborty during his time on The Traitors for the decision. “She was the one who pushed me to say yes when this offer came in,” he said. chandigarh AnanyaVerma Six gang leaders, two rival e gangs, one new format — th twenty-year-old show attempts its biggest shake-up yet (L-R)Prince Narula Rannvijay Singha, Neha Dhupia, Abhishek Malhan, Baseer Ali & Nikhil Chinapa It all felt like a big party, says actor Shriya Pilgaonkar, who returns as Sweety in Mirzapur: The Movie, the cinematic extension of her popular crime series Mirzapur. The film, which made its debut in cinema halls across the country on Friday, marks the first bigscreen outing for the Mirzapur universe, which began as a streaming series in 2018 and went on to become one of India’s most successful OTT franchises over the course three seasons. Pilgaonkar, who has reprised her role of Swaragini “Sweety” Gupta from the show’s first season, called the movie an “experiment”. Though her character was killed in the season one finale, Pilgaonkar said the affection audiences have continued to show towards Sweety has always stayed with her. “I did not expect that people would feel so much for Sweety. That is the love that has carried us through. I can confidently tell you that just the love that Mirzapur has received will keep me going. That’s how sweet and loyal the fans are,” she said. — PTI STYLE FILE D Discover contemporary, conscious fashion featuring 40+ designers, including Payal Singhal, Kavita Bhartia, and Rukh by Ritu Kumar. September 8, at Hotel Maharaja Regency, Ludhiana.