13052024-LSTC-01.qxd 5/12/2024 8:40 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Shoot done Life Actor Vicky Kaushal has wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film Chhava. It is a historical drama based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. LUDHIANA | MONDAY | 13 MAY 2024 When food is history Sheetal I Bouncing back Could never have imagined being part of Heeramandi after cancer: Manisha Koirala Manisha Koirala, who is receiving praise for her performance in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, penned a gratitude note and said she ‘could never have imagined that after cancer and turning 50 that her life would flower into this other phase’. Manisha took to Instagram and shared stills from the web series Heeramandi along with a long note. The note read, “Heeramandi has been a significant milestone. As a 53-year-old actor who has bagged an important role in a high-profile web series, I am overjoyed that I’m not stuck playing insignificant peripheral roles, thanks to OTT platforms and changing audience profiles. Finally, female actors, technicians, and other professionals have started getting the long overdue and well-deserved good quality of work and respect in a professional environment. I am fortunate to be a part of this evolving era.” Manisha recalled the doubts that plagued her when she started shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial. She added, “Today, when I am receiving so many accolades, I can’t help but remember the doubts and anxiety that plagued me when I was about to start shooting. Still recovering from the dreaded C, would my body be strong enough to deal with the intense shooting schedules, heavy costumes, and jewellery, and perform a role requiring so much nuance and effortless effort?” She also shared the challenges faced during performing a particular sequence. “The fountain sequence proved the most physically challenging. It required me to be immersed in a water fountain for over 12 hours. That tested my resilience! Even though Sanjay had thoughtfully ensured that the water was warm and clean, over the hours it turned muddy, (because my team members, the cinematographer, and the art director’s team were getting into the water to work around the scene.) Even though I was beyond exhaustion by the end of the shoot, I felt a deep happiness. My body had taken the stress and remained resilient. I knew I had passed a critical physical test,” she continued. The actor concluded her post by expressing gratitude for all the love showered on her. She stated, “To you, who think your time has come and gone, whether it’s due to age, illness or any setback, never give up! You never know what could be waiting for you around the bend! I’m deeply grateful for your love and generosity of spirit.” — ANI Mr and Mrs Mahi trailer released The trailer of RajKummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer Mr and Mrs Mahi has been unveiled. The film seems to be high on cricket, drama and love. The trailer shows in flashback scenes that Rajkummar Rao's dream of getting selected in the national India team is shattered and he is grappling to come to terms with it.When Mr Mahi (RajKummar) discovers Mrs Mahi (Janhvi) can play cricket, he decides to coach her. Sharing the trailer's link on Instagram, producer Karan Johar wrote, "It's more than just a story...it's a journey of self-discovery, defying odds and hitting doubt out of the park when it comes to chasing your dream with an imperfectly perfect partnership!#MrAndMrsMahitrailer out now. In cinemas on 31st May 2024!" Mr & Mrs Mahi has been directed by Sharan Sharma, who is known for his directorial debut Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. It marks the second collaboration between Janhvi and Sharan. It also marks the second collobaration between Janhvi and RajKummar. They were earlier seen together in Roohi. The film is backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. — ANI T’s not every day that we look at food on our tables from a different perspective. What is considered as the basic necessity of life is so much more! Food is history, geography, culture, art, politics, trade, identity and also expression. As Olive Café and Bar’s head chef Karl Whittaker expresses his interpretation of ‘How India Changed the World: Global Journey of Foods’ through a five-course meal, we relished the experience! Curated by the esteemed food columnist and historian Anoothi Vishal, complemented by Indri Trini, India’s first triple-cask single malt whisky, retraces the ancient routes between India and the Mediterranean world meticulously. Mind you, this is not Anoothi’s first time with this concept. She has conceptualised the whole idea, thanks to her thorough research on how Indian food and ingredients influenced global palate in more ways than we knew. Anoothi doesn’t have a favourite pick as a dish because each serving blends, geography, history and trade. She explained, “We have collaborated with many big hotels and restaurants in the past, and each time I have been surprised by the chef. To be honest, I have been columnist for a long time and in this digital age when everything is about experience, I wanted to create such a food experience for people which is not just unforgettable, but also leaves you with a better knowledge of India’s rich food culture. There’s no better way than serving history with food and create a dia- Chef Karl Whittaker talks about how just a little twist here and there makes any dish worth its while PHOTO: PRADEEP TEWARI paellas and risottos. For the dessert, Anoothi recalled a story of ‘amber coloured rocks’, aka world’s first crystal sugar discovered by Greek travellers in the wake of Alexander’s invasion. Karl interpreted this historical story by serving the dessert Mango Rum Baba, combining Indian seasonal fruit mango and rum. Just like crystal sugar, molasses, from which rum is produced, this was created from sugarcane. Karl explained, “We all know how gluten-free desserts are often dry. But creating Mango Rum Baba was pure delight as each bite would give an experience of rum-soaked gluten-free sponge. It has mango compote stung, mango cream coating, ginger crumble, mango sorbet, mango tuile and as if this wasn’t enough, thr topping was of fresh mango and mint.” Mouth-watering fare logue, as food is subjective to each person.” Perfect recipe Meanwhile, each course was dedicated to an ingredient or food item that’s global, but somehow traces its roots back to India. For instance, Karl’s most interesting dish, Pan-fried Chilean sea bass (for non-vegetarians) and caramelised cauliflower steak (vegetarians) included Vadouvan spice, a special spice mix from Pondicherry that travelled to France because of colonisation and trade. He created French Buerre Blanc recipe with Vadouvan spice calling the dish — Over the Pond (chierry)! Then there was a tribute to rice and barley, ancient grains of Vedic Indian cultures, called Barley a Risotto, which was served with onion and sugarcane glazed chicken breast or grilled cottage cheese for non-vegetarian and vegetarian choices. Many do not know how rice and barley travelled the world to give us uber-trendy Buddha bowls, Talking of another special dish ‘Peposo for Pliny’, Karl was excited to see how they would enjoy this Italian dish, which make use of pepper, an ingredient traded from India in ancient times. He said, “I feel that here people like overcooked lamb, but it’s not how the lamb should be presented. This one is a typical Florentine dish of meat braised in red wine, stock and black pepper. The name Peposo means peppery in Italian. For the meat-lovers, I made red wine and black pepper braised lamb, topped with lamb tallow chimichurri, creamy white bean puree and fried lady finger, whereas for vegetarians, lamb has been replaced with oyster mushrooms.” Allu Arjun booked …after visit to Andhra Pradesh MLA’s house causes chaos The police at Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday booked Tollywood actor Allu Arjun for visiting the house of his friend and YSRCP MLA Silpa Ravi, which led to the gathering of thousands of people on the road. Silpa Ravi is seeking renomination from Nandyal, as the state goes to the polls on May 13 along with the 25 Jennifer Lopez denies This is Me Now tour woes after poor sales claims Lopez is raring to go Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is all set to start her tour and is excited to see her fans at the shows. The 54-year-old hitmaker will be performing across North America with her This is Me Now tour, starting next month. Some reports claimed that the promoter behind the tour recently suggested that all 30 dates should be cancelled due to poor sales, but the pop princess was adamant it should go ahead. A source informed that there were discussions about ‘multiple options’ regarding the tour and that everyone involved, including the organisers, the talent, and management, decided the shows would not be cancelled. While seat maps on Ticketmaster seem to show a number of seats still available at some venues, including San Antonio and Dallas, Texas, some of the dates are selling ‘incredibly well’. — IANS c m y b Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. Since the Pushpafame actor visited the MLA’s house without prior permission from the constituency’s Returning Officer, a case was lodged against him and the YSRCP candidate on Saturday evening. Allu Arjun visited the MLA’s house to show his support on the last day of campaigning. On learning about his visit, a large number of his fans gathered outside the house to catch a glimpse of their favourite star. The actor appeared on the balcony with his wife Sneha Reddy, Silpa Ravi, and the MLA’s family members, and waved at the huge crowd, which was chanting ‘Pushpa, Pushpa’. — IANS Great day Lara Dutta celebrates 24th anniversary of Miss Universe win Actress Lara Dutta has multiple reasons to beam with joy as May 12 marked not only Mother’s Day, but also on this date 24 years ago she won the Miss Universe pageant! Taking to Instagram, Lara took a stroll down memory lane and posted a picture from her Miss Universe victory. Interestingly, it was her father’s birthday as well! Sharing a picture with her father and her daughter, Lara wrote, “Mother’s Day.... Father’s Birthday.... Miss Universe win 24th Anniversary day ........ the 12th of May! One helluva day!!!! #12thmay.” — ANI Hair her story! Jennifer Aniston pays ode to Friends character Rachel Green’s ‘iconic’ hair accessories Actress Jennifer Aniston has expressed love for her Friends character Rachel Green and her iconic hairstyles. The Morning Show star, 55, took to Instagram along with her haircare brand and shared throwback photos of her hair, styled with clips and hairbands throughout the different seasons of the popular show, which aired from 1994 to 2004. The actress started off her Instagram carousel post with a shot of her hair in one of the earlier seasons of the show —when she also premiered her infamous signature Rachel haircut — styled in an updo with an unseen clip. She also showed her hair styled in a half-up, half-down hairstyle and tied with a silver clip into a ponytail. Additional snaps showed the actress with longer hair during the series, which was styled with at least three smaller clips that held her hair back and styled in a more complicated updo with a headband and a clip. “The clips that caused a million trends. Shout out to Rachel Green and her iconic hair accessories,” she captioned the post. In September 2023, Jennifer celebrated her brand’s second anniversary on Instagram with adorable pictures. — IANS Life cut short Trinayani actress Pavitra Jayaram dies in car crash Actress Pavitra Jayaram, who essayed the role of Thilottama in the hit Telugu television series Trinayani passed away in a road accident on Sunday. She died on the spot in a horrific car crash near Mehbooba Nagar in Andhra Pradesh. The driver lost control and hit the divider, and a bus plying from Hyderabad to Vanaparthi collided with the car. The accident occurred while she was returning to Hanakere in Mandya district of Karnataka. Pavithra’s cousin Apeksha, driver Srikanth and actor Chandrakanth were seriously injured. — IANS
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