11102025-LSTL-01.qxd 10/10/2025 11:39 PM Page 1 c m y b RAVEENA’S WEARS HER HEART Celebrating Karwa Chauth, Raveena Tandon revealed mehendi featuring the names of her parents, husband, and children. The actor shared festive photos on Instagram, adding a personal touch to the ritual. TRIBUNE Life Timeless grace On Rekha’s 71st birthday, filmmaker Muzaffar Ali hailed her iconic performance in Umrao Jaan (1981), calling her portrayal unmatched. “She is still Umrao Jaan,” he said, praising her grace. LUDHIANA | SATURDAY | 11 OCTOBER 2025 Ranbir says he had to work hard to develop his individualistic approach to make his mark ‘I’m a product of nepotism’ T ERMING himself a ‘product of nepotism’, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Thursday said he was always aware of the perks of being born into a film family but lineage never guarantees success. Ranbir, part of the fourth generation of the illustrious Kapoor family, said he had to develop an individualistic approach and prove his talent independently to sustain in the industry. “I’m a product of nepotism and I got it very easy in my life but I always had to work hard because I realised that I come from a family like this and if I don’t have an individualistic approach and if I don’t make a name for myself, I’ll not succeed in the film industry. “You guys celebrate a lot of success of my family but there are a lot of failures also, and as much as you learn from the success, you learn from the failure also,” the 43-year-old actor said. Ranbir, son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, was speaking at a session, titled Tribute to legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt, during the Celebrate Cinema 2025 festival at filmmaker Subhash Ghai’s film institute Whistling Woods. “What do I feel about being born in this family? For me, it was like any other normal family, I didn’t know any better,” said the actor, adding that he grew up watching music directors, singers and lyricist come to his house to create songs for grandfather Raj Kapoor’s movies. “There used to be a lot of arguments, but not of the domestic kind. They would debate over a scene or the correct lyrics of ‘I called my mother IMMEDIATELY’ Vishal Jethwa reveals his first reaction to Homebound’s Oscar entry a song,” he said. Ranbir, known for movies such as Wake Up Sid, Rockstar, Barfi, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Animal, said he learnt pretty early in his life that filmmaking is a team effort. “Filmmaking is not dictatorship, it’s a marriage of so many people and artists coming together, and believing in something, and believing in inspiring people,” the actor said, recalling the words of his great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor. “What he said moved deeply — Kala desh ki seva mein. So whatever you can do, do it to inspire the next generation... If you can do that then there’s nothing greater than that,” the actor added. Vishal Jethwa shared that his first reaction to hearing about his film Homeboundbeing selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars was to call his mother. Vishal Jethwa, who made his debut as a showstopper at the Lakme Fashion Week, walked for designer duo Jigar and Nikita’s latest collection, titled 11degE. The actor opened up about his initial reaction after learning that Homebound had been sent to the Oscars. “I never expected the film to get an Oscar entry. I called my mother immediately after that. We were all in disbelief. I am very proud of the film and myself too,” said Vishal. Vishal began his career with a memorable role as a young Akbar in the television historical period drama series Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap. His performance as Emperor Akbar received widespread appreciation from audiences and critics alike. Reflecting on his initial years of struggle and success today, the actor says he is inspired by his journey. “It wasn’t easy, and I loved my work. I am just enjoying myself. When I look back and see my journey, I see a lot of ups and downs and Lessons from the stalwarts The timeless legacy of legendary filmmakers Guru Dutt and Raj Kapoor has been a profound source of inspiration for director Subhash Ghai. At the event Ghai fondly reflected on how he educated himself through the cinema of Indian’s most iconic storytellers, such as Guru Dutt, Raj Kapoor, Mehboob Khan and Bimal Roy.“Any person can become a great artiste if he studies from his elders. Guru Dutt sahab and Raj Kapoor sahab have been my ideal filmmakers since my school and college days. Mehboob Khan sahab and Vimal Roy were also there. I used to watch their films with great interest. And when I used to watch their films, I used to learn from them. I educated myself through their cinema,” he said. — PTI & ANI c m y b slow growth. I am so inspired by my journey,” added Vishal. The Homebound actor made his ramp debut at the Lakme Fashion Week in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). Designers Jigar and Nikita unveiled their collection, 11degE, which aimed to emphasise the global awakening of the East. For designers, the Number 11 is a mystical indication of intuition and enlightenment, while the ‘E’ represents the longitude East, which is at the heart of their inspiration, according to the press note shared by Lakme. —ANI