20092026-LSTL-01.qxd 9/19/2026 8:10 PM Page 1 c m y b GOLMAAL GETS FIFTH OUTING Golmaal 5 will hit theatres on January 8, 2027. It marks the return of Ajay Devgn and rest of the gang nearly a decade after the release of Golmaal Again in 2017. TRIBUNE World War Z Life Meet Deepali Saras, ‘the dancer mom’ Ananya Verma One viral video was all it took for Deepali Saras to reclaim the dream she had buried for years. She spent twelve years in Nashik being known as somebody’s wife and a mother of two. She had wanted to dance since she was a child, but her strict father said no. Marriage didn’t change that. Between raising children and looking after her family, there was no room left for her passion. Then came covid. “When the pandemic started, the whole world stopped. But I didn’t,” she said. She began making videos from home, but not dance videos. “I started making comedy videos. But I didn’t get much response, then my brother-in-law stepped in and asked me to drop the comedy reels. Everyone knew I could dance. He said I should post videos of that, and my husband backed me too. One of them went viral, and the followers came.” She said. What followed moved faster than she expected. Her growing social media presence got her on a real stage for the first time, performing alongside actress Rupali Ganguly. For a woman who had spent years dancing only in her living room, that moment was everything. It also opened the door to Sony TV’s reality show Tum Ho Naa: Ghar Ki Superstar. She competed with her daughter beside her. Reflecting on her rise, she said, “Nothing about the journey had been easy. My family didn’t support me in the beginning. Many people tried to put me down, saying I don’t dance well, but I didn’t let that demotivate me.” To women watching from kitchens across India, she has one message. “Don’t be afraid to talk to your family. A housewife is not limited to the kitchen.” Then, directly to husbands: “I want to tell every husband to support his wife and help them pursue their dreams.” Deepali Saras is no longer just someone’s wife. She is the dancer mom. And she is only just getting started. Hollywood star Brad Pitt is set to return for the long-awaited sequel to his 2013 zombie thriller movie World War Z. Edward Berger directorial will see Pitt reprise his role of former UN investigator Gerry Lane. LUDHIANA | SUNDAY | 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 Celebs question body shaming and trolling over postpartum phase lending support to new mums K From Katrina to everyday mothers ATRINA KAIF’s recent trolling over her postpartum appearance at the Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations has once again put the spotlight on the relentless scrutiny of women’s bodies. It’s time to support not scorn, actresses lend support to new mothers. Postpartum is such a personal phase, and I don’t think anyone has the right to decide how a woman should look during that time. There is no fixed timeline for getting back to your old routine or your old body. Instead of putting pressure on new mothers, we should be encouraging them to take care of, a little empathy can completely change the way we approach conversations around women, motherhood — SHEEBA AZHAR and even celebrities. TIME TO SUPPORT The scrutiny women face after childbirth says a lot about the unrealistic expectations we have created around beauty.? Instead of asking women when they will lose weight or get back in shape, we should simply ask them how they are doing. — NEHA HARSORA HEALTH & BABY FIRST Post childbirth, a woman’s priority should be her health and her baby, not meeting someone else’s beauty standards. I think this becomes even more intense when the woman is a celebrity because people expect them to always look perfect. — ASHMITA BAKSHI Mahhi Vij takes dig at Mary Kom’s personal life... WHAT’S Bigg Boss drama HOT eat intensifies panchkula BIRRIA TACO T HIS loaded cheese-crusted taco comes stuffed with saucy, flavour-packed filling and a side of rich birria dip for extra indulgence — a must-try for spice and cheese lovers alike. Head to Mex n Burgers, Sector 10, Panchkula, to dig in. play PUNCH NEEDLE ART D nahi hui. At least tumse toh acchi hoon, main apne pati ki aajtak izzat karti hoon. Tumhare tarah nahi apne bachho ke baap ka naam kharab karoon yaa izzat ki dhajiyaan udaati hoon,” she added. Isha Rikhi, who was present at the time, stopped Mahhi and asked her not to bring Mary’s personal life, husband or marriage into the argument. However, the conversation continued. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show is available on JioHotstar and Colors TV — ANI . ISCOVER the soothing art of punch needle embroidery through rhythmic loops and rich textile textures in this hands-on workshop, learning tension control and threading techniques to create beautiful raised designs .Catch it at Cafe Coffee Day, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on September 20. chandigarh up karke, naya kapda pehenke yehi aata hai, aur kya aata hai?” Uditi reacted to Mary’s remarks and told Mahhi, “Legend hai toh sir par bitha denge.” The argument became more heated when Mary spoke about managing a house and being a mother. She told Mahhi, “Ek ghar chala aasan hai kya? Ek Maa Hai toh pata hona chahiye,” Mahhi objected to the remark and told Mary, “Maa par mat aao, don’t talk below the belt. Mere jaisi maa koi paida Every woman deserves the time and space to recover at her own pace. Being in the public eye doesn’t make someone immune to emotions, insecurities or difficult phases. We definitely need to be more compassionate in the way we speak. — AISHWARYA RAJ BHAKUNI SHOW SOME EMPATHY Nashik homemaker gave up dancing for marriage, a pandemic reel brought it all back The latest episode of Bigg Boss 20 saw a heated argument between boxer Mary Kom and actress Mahhi Vij after the contestants were asked to name a housemate who had contributed the least to the game. The argument started in the confession room when Bigg Boss asked Mahhi Vij, Uditi Singh and Aasif Khan to choose one contestant whose contribution to the show had been the least. In return, the house would receive ration. Mahhi and Uditi initially suggested Love Gill, but Aasif did not agree with their choice. When Aasif suggested Aman Gandhi’s name, Mahhi and Uditi refused to accept it. Mahhi then chose Mary Kom, saying that she had mostly seen the boxer working in the kitchen. Mahhi also pretended not to remember Mary’s name and asked Uditi, “What is that kick boxer’s name?” Aasif disagreed with Mahhi’s reason and said Mary had contributed more to the game than some other contestants. The discussion continued, following which Bigg Boss cancelled the task. Later, Mary confronted Mahhi and Uditi over their comments about her contribution. She said that she cooks and feeds everyone in the house and questioned what the other contestants contribute. Mary told them, “Sabse Pehle khana khane aajate hain, pochote hain mera contribution kya hai? Tumhara kya hai sirf make- CELEBS ARE HUMAN TOO laugh VINAY BHATIA LIVE D OCTOR-TURNED-STAND-UP comedian Vinay Bhatia brings his relatable observational comedy and hilarious take on everyday Indian life and Himachali struggles, with sharp observations and plenty of LOL moments. Catch it at The Laugh Club, Chandigarh, on September 20. ISTOCK c m y b WORTH, NOT WEIGHT I think we have become far too comfortable commenting on women’s bodies. After childbirth, a woman deserves appreciation for everything her body has been through, not criticism. Social media has also made this worse because people feel they can openly comment on someone’s appearance without thinking about how hurtful it can be. We really need to learn to celebrate women without attaching their worth to their — ARADHANA SHARMA body or their size. Different standards? Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar in a lengthy post on her social media, spoke about the pressure on women to maintain a certain appearance as they grow older. “Why is a woman’s age always treated like a public announcement? But where is this obsession when it comes to men? A man goes bald , he is “distinguished”. A man develops a 40 inch waist, nobody asks what happened to his “prime.” A man grows grey or completely white hair, suddenly he is “salt-andpepper handsome,” “mature,” “charismatic.” Lending her support to Katrina, she shared, “We women are not answerable to every damn man who thinks he has the right to describe, dissect or define us. ” CELEBRATE ‘MAA’ Actresses have to face the mindset of, ‘ Ab toh maa ban gayi, toh heroine kaise banegi?’ I became a mother at 16, and when I entered films, I already had a fiveyear-old daughter. That was one of the biggest challenges for me because I felt I could not allow her to call me ‘Maa’ in public. Even today, she calls me ‘Max’. It would break my heart every single time I had to stop her from calling me ‘Maa’. No woman should have to feel that becoming a mother takes away her identity, her dreams or her place — PALLAVI CHATTERJEE in the industry. Varun Dhawan turns host for IIFA 2027 Varun Dhawan is set to take centre stage as the host of IIFA 2027, marking the actor’s first stint as the main host of the prestigious global celebration of Indian cinema. The actor has always been known for his instinctive comic timing, irrepressible energy and ability to command a live audience, but in his maiden outing as host, Varun will bring his full performer arsenal to the IIFA stage, from dance and comedy to spontaneous interactions and banter with Bollywood’s biggest stars. Over the years, the actor has seamlessly moved between boy-next-door charm, full-blown showman and comic entertainer, and IIFA 2027 will give him the perfect canvas to bring all these facets together. One of Hindi cinema’s most accomplished mainstream dancers, Varun will put his performance skills front and centre, bringing his signature dance energy to the IIFA stage. But it will be his ability to own the unscripted moments that will add another dimension to the night. With the who’s who of Indian cinema in attendance, Varun will lead the evening with celebrity banter, spontaneous interactions and unexpected pairings.His hosting stint will also see him move effortlessly across generations of the film fraternity. From trading jokes with Bollywood veterans to matching steps with the industry’s youngest stars, Varun will bring his easy familiarity with the fraternity to the forefront. IIFA 2027 is ready for Varun Dhawan to take the reins and turn the night into one giant Bollywood celebration.