23122024-LSTC-01.qxd 12/23/2024 12:54 AM Page 1 c m y b LET’S HAVE DIFFERENT VOICES Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for his upcoming film Baby John, feels that Bollywood currently is dominated by people whose thinking is not panIndia but caters to Mumbai. Varun feels it’s important for voices from across India to join Bollywood to render a certain depth in storytelling TRIBUNE Young one Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet bagged the role of young Bob Dylan in his upcoming biopic which will document Dylan’s astronomic rise to stardom. CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 23 DECEMBER 2024 Aditi Govitrikar, who plays a mother in the web series Mismatched 3, believes the entertainment industry is witnessing a remarkable diversity in the roles offered to women Vikrant Parmar F OR over two decades, Aditi Govitrikar has enthralled audiences with her grace and talent. An actress who has effortlessly transitioned between the world of films, television, web shows and modelling, Aditi’s career is a testament to her adaptability and passion for the craft. Recently seen in Netflix’s popular series Mismatched 3, where she plays a mother, she continues to showcase her acting prowess. About the series, she says, “Both the earlier seasons received immense love and recognition, so there was a lot of anticipation for this season.” For Aditi, there is always a learning from every role and this one was no different. “I deeply related to my character’s journey of rebuilding her life after personal challenges and becoming a successful hotelier. Her resilience mirrors my own experiences. What I’ve learnt from her is the importance of nurturing relationships—her bond with her two sons and her ex-mother-in-law is especially touching and has inspired me in many ways. Every character has a story to tell and in a way inspires me as an actress.” Aditi had some memorable behind the scenes moments during the shooting of Mismatched 3 and was delighted with the production team that took extreme care of all the artistes. “The energy on the sets was vibrant and youthful. We shared jokes and often ended our days with informal gatherings, where we would chat and enjoy each other’s company. It created a warm, supportive environment that I’ll always cherish.” PARALLEL PATH While she is known for her performances on the silver screen, her ground-breaking achievement was when she became In a happy space Allu’s appeal ADITI GOVITRIKAR FROM THE SET OF MISMATCHED 3 the first Indian to be crowned Mrs World! A doctor by profession, Aditi won the Gladrags Megamodel contest in 1996, something that changed the entire trajectory of her life, “Interestingly, I wasn’t motivated by a specific desire to become a model—it was more about exploring something new and gaining experience. Participating in the Gladrags Megamodel contest was initially just for fun, but winning it opened up an entirely new world. Modelling and acting offers started pouring in almost immediately, and I found myself at the start of an exciting ‘parallel’ career path.” Aditi does not have any specific role models, rather, “I draw inspiration from everyone I meet, as I believe every individual has a unique strength or quality. Even negative experiences with people have taught me valuable lessons about what to avoid. Over time this approach has helped me grow, both personally and professionally.” CHANGING FOR THE BETTER Regarding the industry, Aditi believes the perception of married women in Bollywood has evolved significantly. “When I started, even being in a relationship was something women often concealed because the industry preferred single actresses. Today, married women, even with children, are leading major proj- ects, which reflects a positive and much-needed change.” There has also been a shift in the types of roles offered to women, as more variety and depth is perceptible. “Absolutely. There has been a remarkable shift in the diversity of roles for women. Films like The Buckingham Murders, where Kareena Kapoor plays a cop, or Jaane Jaan, are great examples. These roles are complex, empowering and a refreshing change in the industry.” Aditi, who would love to romance George Clooney on screen, is excited about the coming times. “I am thrilled about Marvelous Mrs. India Season 3, a platform I’ve created to celebrate married, separated, divorced and widowed women of Indian origin. It’s incredibly close to my heart and I’m excited about the journey ahead. Registrations are open and we are looking forward to a bigger and better season.” Raring to go! Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has urged his fans to express their feelings responsibly and refrain from using abusive language or behaviour. Taking to X, he posted a message to his fans, “I appeal to all my fans to express their feelings responsibly, as always, and not resort to any kind of abusive language or behaviour both online and offline.” He added, “If someone, misrepresenting themselves as my fan using fake IDs and profiles, indulges in abusive posts, strong action will be taken against them. I request my fans to avoid engaging with such posts.” On December 4, Allu Arjun attended the premiere of his movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. A crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the star. The situation escalated leading to the tragic death of a woman. — ANI PHOTOS: RAVI KUMAR ‘Everyone will hate me anyway…’ AP Dhillon shares new evidence in ongoing feud with Diljit Dosanjh AP Dhillon recently accused AP DHILLON Diljit Dosanjh of blocking him on social media. In response to Diljit’s categorical denial, Dhillon shared ‘proof’ to back his claim that he was indeed blocked by the Lover singer. Taking to his Instagram handle, Dhillon posted a screen recording showing his attempt to view Diljit’s profile, only to discover he had been blocked. However, it later appeared that Diljit had unblocked Dhillon, as the profile was accessible once again. Sharing the clip, the singer wrote, “I wasn’t planning on saying sh*t knowing everyone will hate me ever seen anyway, but at least we me in any know what’s real and controversy?” what’s not (sic).” The Honsla DILJIT DOSANJH The feud began when Diljit, Rakh actor respondduring his concert in Indore, gave a ed on Instagram by sharing a shoutout to singers Karan Aujla screenshot of Dhillon’s profile. and AP Dhillon, who were also per- Along with it, he wrote, “I never forming in India. However, Dhillon blocked you... I might have issues responded during his Chandigarh with the government, but not with concert, saying, “I just want to say artists.” In response, the Dil Nu one small thing, brother. First, singer shared his ‘proof’ video, unblock me on Instagram and then while Diljit has yet to address the talk to me. I don’t want to talk matter further. about what marketing is happenDuring his concert in Indore, ing, but first unblock me. I’ve been Diljit mentioned Karan Aujla and working for three years. Have you AP Dhillon, saying, “Mere aur do PREM KAPOOR bhaiyon ne tour shuru kiya hai Karan Aujla aur AP Dhillon ne, unke liye bhi best of luck (Two of my brothers, Karan Aujla and AP Dhillon, have started their tours; best of luck to them, too).” Adding to this, the Don singer emphasized that the time for independent music has begun. He stated, “Problems will arise. When there is a revolution, problems will arise. We will keep working.” Diljit is currently on his Dil-Luminati India Tour, which kicked off on October 26 in New Delhi and is set to conclude on December 29 in Guwahati. —IANS c m y b The Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi has organised an exhibition of paintings by Chandigarh’s veteran artists Prem Kapoor and Vijay Bakshi. What connects the artists is their shared passion for nature and water colour. From snowclad mountains to lakes to the forests, Kapoor and Bakshi have captured many moods, many seasons of nature in soft hues. The highlight of their paintings are eco-friendly man-made structures juxtaposed with nature’s bounty giving out the message that man and nature can co-exist in harmony. The paintings will be on display at the Art Gallery of Government Museum, Sector 10, Chandigarh till December 24. — TNS VIJAY BAKSHI So natural!