Kartik Aaryan lights up sister Kritika’s haldi ceremony in Gwalior; see pics

Kartik Aaryan brought the internet to a standstill after he shared a festive, joy-filled glimpse into his sister Dr. Kritika Tiwari’s haldi ceremony held in Gwalior. The actor posted a series of cheerful photos and videos on Instagram, giving fans a closer look at the family’s intimate pre-wedding celebrations. In the pictures, Kartik is seen dressed in a bright yellow kurta, perfectly in sync with the haldi theme. The actor’s excitement was evident as he participated in the rituals with full enthusiasm. One of the photos shows him with haldi on his palm, smiling widely for the camera. Another snapshot captures him with “Tikki”—Kritika’s nickname—written on his arm, highlighting the emotional sibling bond the two share. Kartik also posted a heartwarming moment where he is seen showering flower petals on his sister, who looked radiant in her pink and white attire. Their mother, Mala Tiwari, is spotted standing beside the bride-to-be, glowing with pride as the family celebrates togethe...

Band Four review – Hong Kong goes indie as musical family get the band back together

Three generations of a talented family reunite unexpectedly, but there’s little surprising about their subsequent journey, despite its undeniable charms

You’d have to have a heart of brick to take against this earnest musical drama from Hong Kong about a single parent in an indie band dealing with her failed rocker dad suddenly walking back into her life (after leaving 20 years ago when she was little). It’s a warm and watchable valentine to music and starting afresh. But I did find something a bit make-believe and naive in its feelgood message about the power of music to heal old wounds; the idea that a sentimental chord or two could strum away the kind of pain and resentment it can take years of therapy to work through.

Cantopop star Kay Tse plays Cat, lead singer of Band Four, and single mum to pint-sized drumming prodigy Riley (Rondi Chan). Cat nursed her own mum through years of illness, and it’s at the funeral that her dad King makes an appearance – all of five foot nothing, a ponytail, rock star sunglasses and leather jacket. Real-life musician Teddy Robin Kwan plays it beautifully; beneath the swagger there’s an unmistakable air of genuine regret. King is back to make amends to Cat and he’s got a surprise: a teenage daughter, her half-sister. Cat is fuming but King shamelessly ingratiates himself with little Riley, who is delighted by his new grandpa and auntie.

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