29092025-LSTC-01.qxd 9/29/2025 12:16 AM Page 1 c m y b DEVARA HEADED FOR SEQUEL As Devara completed one year of its release, the makers announced the next instalment as a treat for fans. Jr NTR is expected to reprise his character, Koratala Siva will also return to the director’s chair. The first film featured Jr NTR alongside a star-studded cast including Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. WHAT’S HOT Eat ZERO WASTE DINING M amritsar INDFUL eating does not necessarily come with a compromise on taste. As more people choose mindful eating, they also are getting mindful towards the planet. In comes, zero waste dining experience. The goal is to reduce the environmental impact of food systems and create a more holistic, sustainable approach to food, from sourcing to finished product on plate. 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CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 29 SEPTEMBER 2025 Imtiaz Ali hails International Emmy nod as a triumph for rooted storytelling F ILMMAKER Imtiaz Ali has described the International Emmy nominations for Amar Singh Chamkila as a blessing and a reminder that deeply local stories can resonate with audiences around the world. Based on the life of slain Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila, the film has earned two nominations: one in the TV Movie/MiniSeries category, and another for Best Performance by an Actor, recognising lead star Diljit Dosanjh. Ali said he was proud that the film, which premiered on Netflix in 2024 to critical acclaim, had brought India into the global spotlight alongside international heavyweights. “We had just come back from dinner when we got the news... It’s like a blessing that has come through with the story of Chamkila to us. 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Soon after, Selena shared pictures and videos, capturing their dreamy moments from the ceremony. She simply captioned the post with, “9.27.25.” Punjab, and was made with the love we received from the people of Punjab.” Set in the turbulent 1980s, during a period of militancy in Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila explores the life and music of the controversial singer who was gunned down in 1988 alongside his wife Amarjot. Despite — or perhaps because of — its provocative, risqué lyrics, Chamkila’s music was wildly popular. Ali praised Dosanjh’s performance for its authenticity, saying the singer-actor shed his superstar persona entirely to embody Chamkila on stage and screen. “It’s incredible that not even for a moment did Diljit remember who he was when performing in those small Punjabi villages,” he said. “He thought he was Chamkila. When people watch the film, they see Diljit, but never think of him as the global performer he is — someone who fills stadiums in Canada.” Ali recalled asking Dosanjh, “Do you remember that you’re a concert singer yourself?” to which the he replied, “Oh, I never thought that I could also do this in my life.” “That’s the quality of pres- ence he had,” said Ali. “It’s impossible to conceive of this film without Diljit playing Chamkila. We didn’t even pitch-correct. Artistically, it wasn’t possible to cast someone who’s not a singer.” Ali confirmed he and Dosanjh are already collaborating on another currently untitled feature project, which is presently in production. — PTI Rockstar’s 43! Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has turned a year older, celebrating his 43rd birthday on Sunday. The actor shared a special video and thanked all his fans and well-wishers for their greetings. Shared on the Instagram handle of the actor’s lifestyle brand ARKS, Ranbir said, “Hi, I want to take this moment to say thank you to all of you for all the love and wishes coming on my birthday. I am 43 years old today, as you can see a lot of grey in my beard. It keeps increasing year by year. A lot of gratitude in my heart for my family, my friends, for my work, and mostly for all of you. — ANI Farhan shares love for The Smashing Machine There’s theatrical — and then there’s Giuseppe Di Morabito. At Milan Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026 showcase, his latest collection, The Fall of Icarus, wasn’t just fashion — it was poetry on a runway. The show opened under a glowing sun installation, crafted by artist Nick Verstand, casting a quiet heat over the space. But it was the final moment — a model lifting the “fallen” Icarus into the light — that left the audience holding its breath. Was it myth? Was it memory? Maybe both. You could feel the personal threads woven into every piece. Porcelain corsets sculpted like ancient relics. Salt-crusted nylon tights that shimmered like coral reefs. Even hand-crocheted accents, made by Di Morabito’s own mother. It’s fashion, sure — but it’s also storytelling through sweat, salt and soul. Di Morabito isn’t designing for the spotlight — he’s building suns of his own. And this season, Icarus didn’t fall. He rose. Others to present collections at Milan Fashion Week were Ermanno Scervino, Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta. Farhan Akhtar, actor-filmmaker who himself once stepped into the boxing ring on screen with Toofaan — has now showered love on the trailer of the internationally applauded The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Sharing the trailer through a special post on his social media account, Farhan’s excitement has sparked enthusiastic reactions online. The film hits cinemas across India on October 2, 2025. Models present creations from the Giuseppe Di Morabito, Ermanno Scervino and Dolce & Gabbana during Fashion Week in Milan c m y b AE MERE WATAN KE LOGON … The second teaser for the upcoming war drama 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar, was unveiled on the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar’s birth anniversary.