14032024-LSTL-01.qxd 3/14/2024 12:01 AM Page 1 c m y b SARA’S WORKOUT SESSION Sara Ali Khan is currently occupied with two of her projects Murder Mubarak and Ae Watan Mere Watan. Despite her busy schedule, she finds time for her physical fitness. She recently shared a video of her workout session motivating her fans to stay fit and healthy. TRIBUNE So funny Life In the new episode of Madness MachayengeIndia Ko Hasayenge, Snehil Mehra Dixit, Kettan Singh, Gaurav Dubey and Inder Sahani presented a skit based on Gadar 2. Ameesha Patel enjoyed the act. LUDHIANA | THURSDAY | 14 MARCH 2024 Priceless memories Legendary Bollywood actress and Padma Shri awardee Waheeda Rehman has donated her personal film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) for preservation. Waheeda Rehman donates personal film memorabilia to Film Heritage Foundation Bonding over pinni Ayushmann Khurrana meets Ed Sheeran, treats him to homemade sweets British singer Ed Sheeran is in India and ahead of his Mumbai gig, he met Ayushmann Khurrana on Tuesday. Interestingly, Ayushmann made Ed Sheeran taste his mother’s homemade pinni. Talking about his meeting with the Perfect hitmaker, Ayuhsmann said, “I have admired Ed Sheeran as an artiste for years now. As a fellow musician, I have always wanted to connect with him and discuss how his mind works. I surprised him with my mother’s homemade pinni! This is how we have always welcomed anyone at our home. Ed is in India, our country, to entertain us. He is at our home and we need to tell him how much we love him and his music too. So, I hope this gift will be a memorable one!” Ayushmann also shared a picture of himself with Ed Sheeran. Earlier in the day, Ed Sheeran visited a school in Mumbai. The singer-songwriter interacted with students and sang songs for them in the classroom. Ed Sheeran is all set to perform in Mumbai on March 16 as part of his Asia and Europe Tour in 2024. — ANI The actress was honoured with India’s highest film honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke award, last year, and has worked with some of the most renonwned filmmakers of the country like Guru Dutt, Satyajit Ray, Basu Bhattacharya and Yash Chopra, during her career. The roles essayed by her in films have gone on to become classics in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, she has worked in more than 90 feature films. Her accolades include a National Film Award and the Padma Bhushan in 2011. The memorabilia includes the saree she wore to the premiere of C.I.D. in 1956, her photo albums and photographs and lobby cards from Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudvin Ka Chand, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Baat Ek Raat Ki. — IANS Legally there Sheetal T HE web series Maamla Legal Hai makes it to Netflix’s top 10 mostwatched series of the week. And if Ravi Kishan is praised for decoding the role of VD Tyagi, there’s another actor who makes her presence felt with dialogues that resonate with people from all walks of life. We are talking of Nidhi Bisht who plays the role of Sujata Negi. The actress delivers best puns and has impeccable comic timing. And her character’s introduction ‘Didi daleel deti nahi, didi khud hi daleel hain’ stands true for her real self as well. Nidhi’s journey in the KING-SIZE PRAISE Ed Sheeran seems to have become a fan of the singer King. Opening up about his musical aspirations and his interest in collaborating with Indian artistes, Ed Sheeran recently expressed his desire to join forces with King. Speaking to a leading entertainment portal, Ed Sheeran said, “It would be King. He has been making waves lately, and he is a very good artiste.” Speaking of King, the global music icon has previously collaborated with various international artistes, including American pop singer Nick Jonas for Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife), Tanzanian artiste Rayvanny, American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels, and rapper Gucci Mane for the New Life album. industry started more than a decade ago but she feels it’s just the beginning and she has a long way to go. Served as a writer and director for Girliyapa where she also acted in a few scenes, she says writing was a mode to survive when she wasn’t getting many acting projects, but it sure helped her become a better performer on stage as well as on screen. She recalls, “It feels great when director and writers gave me the liberty to improvise on the sets. It gave me confidence. We know our lines when we go on the sets, but there’s always the scope to make a scene better. And it comes from the collective Kareena, Tabu, Kriti Sanon set the dance floor on fire in the song Ghagra The Crew is at it again! A new song, Ghagra, from Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon-starrer Crew has been unveiled. Ghagra is a party anthem in which the terrific trio radiates infectious energy, joyously celebrating amidst the dynamic beats of the dance number set in a vibrant club space. It is the reprised version of Ila Arun’s iconic song. The film will be hitting the theatres on March 29. Earlier it was slated to release on March 22 but the makers have decided to push the film’s release. Crew is a story of three women and is touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the efforts of co-actors, writers, directors and art directors.” This Jamia Millia Islamia law graduate worked in a legal firm for a year before making a career U-turn by shifting to Mumbai and choosing acting. She explains, “This role of a struggling lawyer in Maamla Legal Hai marks the full circle for me. I have been a theatre enthusiast all my, but it took me one year of law practice to realise what I really wanted to do. When I told my parents about my dreams, my father said, ‘Beta our kuch na sahi, par ek baar kisi project me kale coat wala (lawyer) role jaroor kar lena’. And I feel proud to play a lawyer. In a way it has also marked my When Madonna met Murphy Singer-songwriter and actor Madonna recalled meeting Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy during the Oscar party. “Oscar Party was fun! Not exactly anight off for a girl that I needs a night off but I’m so Happy I got to meet my favourite A.C.T.O.R! #cillianmurphy — Congratulations !” Madonna captioned the images. — ANI c m y b “Maamla Legal Hai feels authentic and organic because the director Rahul Pandey had done his homework in keeping the balance between the three pillars of filmmaking — writing, direction and acting just like three pillars of Indian Constitution of which the judiciary is a part. We had done workshops with our co-actors which acted as a great ice-breaker. He made sure that we behaved like we had spent 15-30 years in the court and with each other.” official entry into the digital medium because it’s one of the prominent roles in a big series, on a big platform.” Working as a corporate lawyer for a brief period, however, didn’t help Nidhi much when she tried to crack the role of Sujata. “I for one was part of the corporate circle, which had English speaking lawyers, the crème de la crème of law and justice. It took me several visits to Delhi district courts and Bombay High Court to study women lawyers and their behavior, especially those, who don’t have their own chamber. I am sure more people can relate to my character because it encapsulates many Sujatas in the bheed of lawyers in the Indian judiciary system.” Nidhi has assisted in writing shows like Permanent Roommates and Home Shanti. She also served as creative director for TVF and creative director for Girliyapa taking it newer heights. But does this behind-the-scenes experience help her to be a better actor? She responds, “Having worked as a director or storyteller, you have a fair idea of what the writer or director wants from you. In other words, one knows how to transform that writing onto the screen. But to say, it is always an advantage would be wrong. Also, I believe I am still in the initial stage of my acting.” is part of life’ …says Smriti Kalra, who is enjoying glory after Kaagaz 2 struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies. The movie marks the second collaboration between Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor after the 2018 female buddy comedy Veere Di Wedding. — ANI ‘Har janam tere sath’ Meera Chopra on Tuesday tied the knot with her beau Rakshit Kejriwal in the presence of family and friends in Jaipur. Hours after exchanging vows with Rakshit, who is a businessman, Meera took to social media and shared pictures from her D-Day. “Forever now in happiness, fights, laughter, tears and lifetime of memories. Har Janam Tere Sath.” She added the hashtag #Mera. — ANI GETTING IT RIGHT ‘Rejection Savi Parmar Meera Chopra is now married A decade-long journey in the entertainment industry gets a major boost as Nidhi Bisht earns praise for her first lead role in Maamla Legal Hai Smriti Kalra is currently enjoying the fame that her latest film Kaagaz 2 brought her. The actress has previously left a mark on television audiences with her appearances in hit shows like Suvreen Guggal, 12/24 Karol Bagh, Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara and films like Cash and Darran Chhoo. Smriti recounts her journey in the entertainment industry. She says, “I was in Delhi when I was offered my first show 12/24 Karol Bagh. After that I shifted to Mumbai. Though I acted in many series, I was always looking for something different, something chal- lenging. In 2019, my debut film Cash was released on OTT, marking a significant milestone in my career. Experiencing that moment, I was filled with the realisation that acting is indeed my true calling. I was thrilled when my first theatrical release Kaagaz 2 finally happened.” Talking about her film and the role she says, “Tanisha, the character I portray in the movie, embodies the essence of modernity and depth through her passion for slam poetry. She serves as a nurturing figure, a confidante, and a pillar of support to Uday, the hero, who hails from a fractured fam- ily background. She touches the lives of those around her.” When asked if she identifies with the character, she says, “I do relate to the character because I also write and scribble whatever comes to my mind. Director Satish Kaushik once noticed it and invited me to his office. After reading some of my work, he said, “You are my Tanisha, a girl with substance.” Kaagaz 2 is late actor-director Satish Kaushik’s last project. On how she handles rejection and setbacks in her career, the actress says, “Rejection is part of life. Raat ke baad savera hota hai.”