06052024-LSTC-01.qxd 5/5/2024 8:37 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Healing process Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has been diagnosed with myositis, shared a picture of herself undergoing a far infrared sauna session on Instagram recently. CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 6 MAY 2024 Abhay Deol, who will next be seen in Bun Tikki, says coming from a film background gives him the privilege to choose projects which resonate with him, even if that means going against the mainstream Gurnaaz Kaur I Confidence regained Dua Lipa suffered ‘two years of humiliation’ over her dancing Singer Dua Lipa has opened up about enduring ‘two years of humiliation’ following criticism of her dancing and revealed that it wasn’t until her comeback with Future Nostalgia that she regained her confidence. The singer said, “When people took that snippet of me dancing online and just turned it into a meme, and then when I won the best new artiste Grammy and people were like, ‘She’s not deserving of it, she’s got no stage presence, she’s not going to stick around.’ Those things were hurtful. It was humiliating. I had to take myself off Twitter.” She further explained, “The thing that made me the happiest — performing and writing songs — was also making me really upset because people were ripping everything apart that I’d been working on, and I had to learn all that in front of everyone.” “In the public eye, I was figuring out who I was as an artiste, as a performer. All that was happening while I was 22- 23 years old and still growing up. You have to build tough skin. You have to be resilient.” Lipa reflected on the duration of her struggle, stating, “(The humiliation lasted) until I finished writing Future Nostalgia and did my first performance of Don’t Start Now, at the MTV Europe Music Awards. I want to say — gosh, I don’t know — two years.” “It never was like I couldn’t get out of bed because of what I thought people thought of me. I didn’t care to that degree. But that’s when it was most heightened for me.” Meanwhile, Lipa has released her third studio album titled Radical Optimism and is set to headline Glastonbury later this summer. — IANS N the bustling world of cinema, few voices ring with as much authenticity as that of Abhay Deol. Known for his unconventional choices and nuanced performances, Abhay has carved a niche for himself in an industry often dominated by stereotypes. So, when he begins to offer insights into his approach to selecting projects, personal motivations, and the journey of self-discovery, it makes for an interesting conversation. As the actor wraps up shooting for his upcoming film Bun Tikki alongside Zeenat Aman and Shabana Azmi, he reflects on his experience with much excitement. “I’ve done Honeymoon Travels with Shabana, but we didn’t have any scenes together, so it was nice. This one gave me an opportunity to act with her,” he shares. He adds, “Zeenat is an amazing human being and she is a living legend. Just to see the two of them together in one frame was awesome. I couldn’t believe how lucky I was.” Talking about how different the two stars are, Deol muses, “Shabana is kind of fire, while Zeenat is like water –– both equally captivating in their own ways.” Discussing his recent shirtless bedroom photos on Instagram that caused a stir among fans, Deol candidly reveals the impromptu nature of the photoshoot. “I actually first posted a flyer about an event, but not many people were interacting with that post,” he explains. “So, then I tried to make it as a story, but the image got warped. I was really frustrated. I was like what the hell do I do, so in that moment of frustration, I was like I’ll just put a topless picture of me. That’s literally it!” he chuckles. While his fans wrote in comments that he should do it more often… to that, the actor Unapologetically yours just smiles. Right from the start of his career, Abhay has made many unusual picks and is known for voicing his opinions on various matters. But it all comes from the intention to pursue what is aligned with his authentic self. “Essentially, for me, it’s just being me,” he affirms. “It was natural for me to do what I did. I am only following what I find authentic to me.” Adding to the thought, he says, “It just so happened to go against the mainstream, to have been in the opposite direction of what is normally accepted, seen or digested. So, I just continued. I thought ok, I come from a film family, I have the privilege, let’s make the most of it.” Abhay may have taken up the responsibility to challenge norms and pave his own path, but there is no deny- ❝ STARDOM TO AN IMMENSE CRAZY LEVEL WAS NEVER ATTRACTIVE TO ME BECAUSE I GREW UP ing the fear of failure. “It definitely was a AROUND IT. I FELT IT risk and it had its ENTAILS SO MANY repercussions. I’ve had SACRIFICES. my good times and bad times, but like I said, I had some privilege, so if people in my position can’t do it, then who will,” he admits. “Yes, I did make a few sacrifices, but stardom to an immense crazy level was never attractive to me because I grew up around it. I felt it entails so many sacrifices.” Sacrifice, Abhay believes, is inherent to this job. “I think everyone sacrifices something anyway. Whether you are a star and you sacrifice for that system or you go against the mainstream and you sacrifice for that choice. I chose the one I found most attractive to me.” It’s a journey of constant evolution. When asked about the essence of Abhay ‘Paul from Liverpool loves you too’ Paul McCartney finally responds to fan’s declaration of love after 60 years KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN ‘Very well deserved’ UNICEF India has announced Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National Ambassador. And this update has left actress Priyanka Chopra extremely happy. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka sent her best wishes to Kareena. “Welcome to the family @KareenaKapoorKhan. Very well deserved,” she wrote. Kareena re-shared Priyanka’s story and wrote, “Thank you PCJ. See you soon.” Priyanka Chopra has been associated with UNICEF since 2006 and was named the national and global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010 and 2016, PRIYANKA CHOPRA respectively. — ANI Priyanka Chopra sends best wishes to Kareena Kapoor, recently appointed UNICEF India National Ambassador Finally! The Beatles icon Paul McCartney has responded to a fan’s declaration of love that was made six decades ago. Around 60 years ago, ‘Adrienne from Brooklyn’ became an emblem of Beatlemania on CBS News as she expressed her love for Paul McCartney. “I love the Beatles and I’ll always love them. Even when I’m 105 and an old grandmother, I’ll love ‘em. And Paul McCartney if you are listening, Adrienne from Brooklyn loves you with all her heart,” said the emotional young girl in the 1964 black and white CBS News clip covering the Fab Four’s arrival in America for The Ed Sullivan Show. And now, McCartney has finally addressed the fan. In an Instagram video, he said, “Hey Adrienne, it’s Paul. Listen, I saw your video. I’m in Brooklyn now, I’m in New York. I finally got here. We got an exhibition, a photo exhibition. Come along and see it.” In the caption, McCartney wrote, “And Adrienne from Brooklyn if you are listening, Paul McCartney from Liverpool loves you too.” Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm, is on at the Brooklyn museum until October 18. — ANI Madonna wrapped up her tour with a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 1.6 million fans, according to a report. The concert marked the conclusion of her retrospective tour, celebrating her four decades in pop music, which she has been tourMadonna ing globally since makes history October last year. Madonna kicked by drawing 1.6 off the show with her million people 1998 hit Nothing Realin Rio ly Matters and delighted fans with performances of her classic hits like Like a Virgin, Hung Up, and Like a Prayer. Brazilian artistes Anitta and Pabllo Vittar also joined her on stage for special appearances. — ANI Happy ending c m y b Deol, the actor ponders, “Honestly, I am also discovering myself all the time,” he shares thoughtfully. “Who I was five years ago is not who I am today. I am just a process really and that stands true for everyone. It’s why we are called human ‘beings’… being means process. Experiencing, trying to evolve and making the most of what I have and trying to find a silver lining in dark spaces.” Emphasising the importance of embracing both light and dark moments in life, he states, “You can’t have light without dark, it has to be a part of your life experience.” Drawing from his role in the Netflix series Trial by Fire, which won appreciation from all corners, he says it had its dark moments. “I loved working with Prashant Nair and Rajshri Deshpande,” he says. But it’s the complexities of the story that Abhay says were challenging. “It was a bit difficult knowing that someone actually went through all that we were portraying. The injustice angered me at times and sometimes made me cynical about us as mankind. It’s a reality that happens the world over. It was a little difficult to come out of it.” Brad on the beach Brad Pitt takes girlfriend Ines de Ramon on a date Brad Pitt was recently spotted in public with girlfriend Ines de Ramon. Images show the couple walking on the beach in Santa Barbara. According to a source, Pitt is very fond of his new partner and always has a playful smile whenever he’s with her. “He is happy to live with her too. They were spending a lot of time at Brad’s. It only made sense for her to move in,” the source continued. “Their relationship is serious. This is Brad’s first girlfriend since the divorce. He didn’t settle and it’s paying off. He loves dating Ines.” The couple was first seen together publicly when they attended a Bono concert in September 2022. Prior to that, they had been quietly dating for a few months. They celebrated the movie star’s 60th birthday in Paris with an extravagant series of events. Apart from his failed marriage to the Tomb Raider actress Angelina Jolie, with whom he has six children, Pitt was previously married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005. On the other hand, De Ramon was married to Paul Wesley from 2019 to 2022. — ANI
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