25022025-LSTL-01.qxd 2/24/2025 8:23 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Voice over Hiroyuki Sanada won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series trophy for Shogun at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. LUDHIANA | TUESDAY | 25 FEBRUARY 2025 PHOTOS: REUTERS TOP SLOTS ■ Outstanding Performance by a John Lithgow, Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto pose with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Conclave And thewinner is... Conclavetriumphs with Best Cast Ensemble, Shogundominates TV categories All eyes on Banita Banita Sandhu turned heads at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, dressed in an Amit Aggarwal couture gown. Joining the cast of Bridgerton, that was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Banita stunned in an avant-garde metallic gown, accessorising it with drop earrings and a sleek ponytail. The strapless long dress, cinched at the waist, and a cut at above naval, shone and shimmered in the lights. Aggarwal called the dress “a convergence of craftsmanship and innovation—where our signature textile morphs into paradoxical forms, embodying the fluidity of time itself.” Banita, who debuted in Bollywood opposite Varun Dhawan with the film October, also took to social media to pen a note to gratitude. “@amitaggarwalofficial & team, thank you for designing my dream dress that is legit out-ofthis-world. You are a visionary & this look was exactly everything I wanted and more than I could have ever imagined. I couldn’t be prouder to wear Indian couture as a first-time SAG nominee. I’m still pinching myself. Thank you to my whole team for making this happen. I’m the luckiest girl in the world.” ‘Viratphatte chak ditte’ T HE 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrated exceptional talent across both film and television. Hosted by Kristen Bell, the ceremony held on Sunday night was streamed live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The ceremony saw a mix of newcomers and established stars taking home top honours, with Conclave sweeping the film categories and Shogun dominating television awards. In the film realm, Conclave took home MOEKA HOSHI & ANNA SAWAI the coveted Best Ensemble Cast award. Timothee Chalamet claimed the title of Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, while Demi Moore received Best Actress in a Leading Role for her powerful performance in The Substance. Kieran Culkin earned the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Real Selena Gomez & Zoe Saldana Film fraternity congratulates Team India’s victory against Pakistan The Indian film fraternity has come together to congratulate Team India on their impressive victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Sidharth Malhotra, Sunny Deol, and Vicky Kaushal, took to social media to congratulate Team India on their victory. Sidharth Malhotra wrote, “Congratulations Team India on a fantastic win! A dominant performance from start to finish. Well played! #INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy.” Sunny Deol shared images of the team’s win and wrote, “I was rooting for my team India. Know they would win and they won!!! Congratulations to everyone for the victory.” He also praised Virat Kohli’s performance, writing, “Virat phatte Chak ditte.” Vicky Kaushal praised Virat Kohli’s record-breaking century, writing, “Record breaker Record maker!” with a crown emoticon. Other celebrities, including Shilpa Shetty and Rajkummar Rao also congratulated Team India for their win. — ANI COLIN FARRELL nuances of compelling storytelling. This will be in addition to another compelling session exploring Hollywood’s remarkable evolution from niche entertainment to a global box office c m y b JESSICA GUNNING Pain, with Zoe Saldana winning Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Emilia Perez. In the television categories, Shogun emerged as the night’s biggest winner, clinching three awards, including Best Drama Series Ensemble. Anna Sawai won Best Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Toda Mariko, and Hiroyuki Sanada took home Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Yoshii Toranaga. Learn from experts The Red Lorry Film Festival, curated by BookMyShow, will return for its second edition from March 21 and 23. The festival will feature invaluable insights from luminaries such as Guneet Monga, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Alok Tandon, Akarsh Khurana, Sooni Taraporevala, Anjum Rajabali, and Kausar Munir. Producer Guneet Monga will host an interactive masterclass on taking independent films to the global stage. Additionally, Siddharth will set in motion, a candid dialogue about the evolving cinema and entertainment landscape, along with directors Akarsh Khurana and Sooni Taraporevala having an insightful discussion on the evolving storytelling. Moreover, screenwriter Anjum Rajabali will throw light on the TIMOTHEE CHALAMET KIERAN CULKIN JANE FONDA & DEMI MOORE Male Actor in a Leading Role: Timothee Chalamet — A Complete Unknown ■ Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Demi Moore — The Substance ■ Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin — A Real Pain ■ Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldana — Emilia Perez ■ Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Conclave ■ Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Hiroyuki Sanada — Shogun ■ Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Anna Sawai — Shogun ■ Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Martin Short — Only Murders in the Building ■ Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart — Hacks ■ Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: Shogun ■ Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Only Murders in the Building ■ Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: The Fall Guy ■ Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: Shogun Only Murders in the Building continued its awards season success, winning Best Comedy Series Ensemble, while Martin Short claimed Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Oliver Putnam. Jean Smart was recognised with the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award for her role in Hacks. Jessica Gunning received Best Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series for her role in Baby Reindeer, while Colin Farrell was awarded Best Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series for his role in The Penguin. The Best Stunt Ensemble awards were announced during the preshow, with The Fall Guy winning in film and Shogun triumphing in the TV category. During the ceremony, acting legend Jane Fonda was honoured with the prestigious Life Achievement Award for her decades-long contribution to film and television. — ANI Guneet Monga, Siddharth Roy Kapur to deliver masterclass at Red Lorry Film Festival powerhouse. Furthermore, lyricist Kausar Munir will lead a session exploring the lyrical essence of filmmaking, along with casting virtuoso Tess Joseph pulling back the curtain on the intricate art of finding faces that captivate audiences across continents. Furthermore, the author of Hum Dono, Tanuja Chaturvedi will champion the strong, self- realised, and flawed female characters shown by the films of Dev Anand and Goldie Anand. Meanwhile, Humans of Cinema founder Harshit Bansal will share his proven strategies for crafting scroll-stopping visual analyses and addictive movie-themed series that consistently reach millions. Ashish Saksena, Festival Director, said, “At Red Lorry Film Festival, we celebrate cinema’s universal power to unite audiences. The phenomenal response to our debut edition highlighted India’s growing appreciation for global films and this year, we’re taking the experience to the next level. We’re curating a truly immersive experience, not just with exceptional screenings but also with exclusive masterclasses and fireside chats.” — IANS