September 4, 2026 - Page 2 of 7 - The Lucknow Tribune

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Review — Yash Delivers the Swagger, but the Story Gets Lost in the Smoke

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Rating: ★★½/5 Mumbai: Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is the kind of film that refuses to enter a room quietly. It arrives with guns blazing, bodies falling, characters striding through smoke and shadows, and a visual language designed to overwhelm the senses. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the Yash-starrer is bold, expensive and unapologetically excessive. Unfortunately, beneath all that spectacle lies a story that struggles to keep pace with its own ambition. Set largely in Portuguese-ruled Goa from the late 1940s onward, Toxic attempts to combine period gangster drama, family…

Janmashtami Draws Devotees to Major Temples Across India as Mangla Aarti Marks the Festival

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Temples across India witnessed large gatherings of devotees as people celebrated Janmashtami, the festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. From Delhi and Mathura to Vrindavan and Mumbai, devotees assembled at prominent religious centres for early-morning prayers, special rituals and Mangla Aarti. The festival brought a strong devotional atmosphere to several major temples, with authorities and temple administrations making arrangements to manage the movement of large crowds. Devotees Gather at Delhi Temples In Delhi, devotees turned up in large numbers at ISKCON temples in East of Kailash and…

Yogi Adityanath Offers Prayers at Mathura’s Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple on Janmashtami

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mathura: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura on Friday and offered prayers as devotees gathered to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. During his visit to the temple, Adityanath greeted devotees participating in the festival and showered flower petals on people gathered at the religious site. Mathura, traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, witnessed elaborate celebrations as temples across the city were decorated and devotees participated in special prayers and rituals. Yogi highlights relevance of Krishna’s teachings Addressing the gathering in Mathura, the…

Ahmedabad ISKCON Temple to Add Drone Shows and Immersive Experiences to Janmashtami Celebrations

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad: The ISKCON temple in Ahmedabad is preparing for an elaborate Krishna Janmashtami celebration this year, combining traditional devotional rituals with technology-driven attractions, including immersive light-and-sound experiences and two large-scale drone shows. The temple premises have been specially illuminated and decorated for the festival, while organisers have planned a series of programmes aimed at offering devotees both a spiritual and visually engaging experience. Krishna Janmashtami commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna and is observed on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. The festival…

Rohit Sharma’s ODI Future Set to Come Under BCCI Review as Selectors Assess World Cup Plans

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Rohit Sharma’s future in India’s ODI setup is expected to be one of the key subjects of discussion when the BCCI holds its review meeting in Mumbai. The meeting comes amid renewed speculation over the veteran opener’s place in India’s long-term 50-over plans and the team’s preparations for the next ODI World Cup. The debate intensified during India’s recent tour of England, particularly ahead of the third and final ODI at Lord’s. Reports had suggested that the match could potentially be Rohit’s final appearance for India, prompting considerable speculation…

Shubman Gill’s ‘Uncle’ Reply to Virat Kohli’s Son Akaay Goes Viral

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Indian cricket stars Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli share a relationship built on mutual respect and camaraderie, and a recent social media exchange between the two has once again delighted fans. Gill, who has often spoken about Kohli’s influence on his cricketing journey, recently found himself at the centre of a humorous Instagram reel involving Kohli’s son, Akaay. The fictional video jokingly portrayed Gill as Akaay’s “uncle”, prompting a playful response from the Indian captain himself. Viral reel creates a fictional school scenario The comedy reel imagines a…

Mirzapur: Bhaukaal, Bullets and Nostalgia, But the Runtime Tests Patience

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Mirzapar The Movie arrives in theatres with an unusual advantage: it does not have to introduce its world, its characters or its brand of chaos to the audience. For fans of the hit Amazon Prime Video series, the names Kaleen Bhaiyya, Guddu and Munna are already enough to trigger memories of violence, ambition, betrayal and the ever-present threat of a loaded gun. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, the film, released on September 4, 2026, works as a theatrical companion to the original series rather than…

Dr Dev’s Attempt to Save Dr Srishti Takes an Unexpected Turn in Sony SAB’s ‘Yaadein’

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Sony SAB’s Yaadein continues to entertain viewers with its blend of light-hearted humour, emotional moments and engaging relationships, set against the lively backdrop of JBM MC Hospital. As the doctors navigate professional and personal challenges, the upcoming episodes are set to bring a major twist that could put Dr Srishti’s career, marriage and future at stake. The drama begins when Aai Saheb, played by Usha Bachani, discovers that Dr Srishti’s resignation was never officially submitted. The revelation leads her to believe that Srishti has misled both her and Diggi,…

Radha and Shanaya Cross Paths Unexpectedly in Anmol TV’s ‘Hamari Radha’

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The storyline of Anmol TV’s original fiction show Hamari Radha is heading towards a major turning point as Radha, played by Simran Kaur, and Shanaya, portrayed by Vaidehi Nair, unexpectedly come face to face for the first time. The encounter is set to create a new layer of tension in the story, especially because Radha is still unaware of Shanaya’s close relationship with her husband, Girdhar, played by Akshay Mhatre. What begins as an ordinary meeting quickly develops into an unexpected confrontation that could have significant consequences for the…

Sun Neo Stars Revisit Cherished Janmashtami Memories and Childhood Traditions

September 4, 2026 Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Janmashtami is more than a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. For many, it is also a time to revisit cherished childhood memories, family traditions and rituals that have remained close to the heart over the years. From decorating homes and observing fasts to visiting temples and enjoying traditional delicacies, the festival carries a strong emotional connection for generations. Sun Neo actors Harithi Joshi, Ankita Bahuguna and Neha Solanki recently shared some of their most treasured Janmashtami memories, recalling the traditions and family moments that made the festival…