05032025-LSTL-01.qxd 3/4/2025 7:57 PM Page 1 c m y b KRITI’S FAVOURITE SEASON Kriti Sanon’s favourite season is the mango season. As summer is almost here, the Luka Chuppi actress treated the netizens with a video of her relishing some yummy mangos. Not just that, Kriti was also dressed in a mango-coloured attire as she satisfied her taste-buds. TRIBUNE All grace Life Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, of Basic Instinct fame, says she embraces the changes in her body and feels the importance of nurturing herself. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 5 MARCH 2025 Of humanity & compassion As Ramadan begins, celebs share how the holy month brings a renewed sense of purpose, spiritual clarity and a stronger commitment to the faith and community Sheizaan Khan Adrien Brody emerged victorious at the 97th Academy Awards, taking home the Best Actor award for his role in The Brutalist. However, his ‘gum-throwing’ incident has caught everyone’s attention more than his win. Brody was chewing gum when his name was called, so he took it out of his mouth while walking up to the stage and threw it to his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman. In no time, this particular moment went viral, garnering different reactions. Brody and Chapman joined Live With Kelly and Mark backstage at the Oscars minutes after his big win, where Brody discussed his gum-throwing moment. He admitted, “I could’ve swallowed it, but I didn’t Adrien Brody explains his Oscars gum-throwing incident think about that. I had to get rid of it somehow.” Chapman admitted that she actually didn’t catch Brody’s gum. Kelly Ripa played the viral clip back and zoomed in on Chapman, who fumbled the catch as Brody’s gum landed on the Oscars carpet in front of the stage. Brody won the Best Actor award at the Academy Awards, defeating strong competition from other nominees, including Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes and Sebastian Stan. He also stole the show with his acceptance speech. As the Academy began to play music to signal the end of his time, Brody politely told them to ‘turn the music off’. “I’m wrapping up, please turn the music off,” Brody said, adding, “I’ve done this before. Thank you. It’s not my first rodeo, but I will be brief.” With his second Oscar win, Brody joined the Alist group of actors who have won the Best Actor award twice, including Spencer Tracy, Jack Nicholson, and Tom Hanks. He added the first Oscar to his kitty in 2003. Back then, he won the famous golden trophy for his portrayal of Wladyslaw Szpilman in Roman Polanski’s war drama The Pianist. — ANI On a different pitch Mona R AMADAN, also called Ramzan, is not just about fasting, but also nourishing the spirit and purifying the soul. It is a time to think beyond the self, connect to one’s compassionate side and join the loved ones in fasting, followed by feasting. Celebs talk about the significance of the holy month and how they are observing it. Adnan Khan ACT OF KINDNESS Zain Imam HINA KHAN STICKS TO HER ROUTINE DURING RAMADAN Vikrant Saluja in TV show Mannat—Har Khushi Paane Ki, Adnan Khan, feels way more connected to his compassionate side in the month of Ramadan. He looks forward to it every year and hopes to observe roza. He started doing it as a kid, but could not follow it for a while before becoming a regular. “Somehow, through the month, my materialist needs taper off and so do things that feed my ego. I am inclined towards acts of kindness than being self-centred through it all,” says Adnan. Despite facing several health challenges, actress Hina Khan has also decided to fast this holy month. She used social media to share her Ramadan routine with netizens. She took to her Instagram handle and dropped a clip of her latest workout session. “Trying to keep up with my daily routine...Go slow and take it easy…Ramadan Day 1...Howz the josh guyysss,”, she wrote. Lately, Hina Khan revealed that she found it ‘hard to keep going’ after undergoing major surgery in her battle with cancer. She disclosed that it was difficult for her to keep going through this tough recovery phase. The actress, who amassed a huge fan-base by playing Akshara Maheshwari Singhania in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, revealed during an event that her chemotherapy and surgery were over, and she was presently undergoing immunotherapy. IANS STRONG COMMITMENT For actor Zain Imam, Ramadan is a significant month. “It is a time for fasting, prayer, reflection and community service. Fasting from dawn till sunset, we abstain from food and drink to develop self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate and a closer connection to God. Since it’s a month to ask for forgiveness too, we do it with all the heart and soul,” shares Zain, who has been keeping roza for three years. Since he is shooting this year, he is determined to keep as many as he can. “It gets a tad difficult to be in roza and act. But a missed fast can be compensated after Ramadan ‘I had to get rid of it somehow’ too,” avers Zain, who gained fame playing Neil Khanna in Star Plus show Naamkaran. FAMILY TIME Actor Sheizaan Khan feels Ramadan is a very special time and the entire 30-day period is akin to a festival. While the celebrations have changed over the years, he has fond memories of his childhood, when he would visit his grandparents and exchange Iftaari with the neighbours. “It was always a joyous and communal experience,” he reminiscences. Sheizaan tries his best to observe fast on all the 30 days, though sometimes he misses a few. “However, I always make it a point to be present for Iftaari,” he smiles. “Ramadan teaches us patience, discipline and self- control. Fasting is a way to strengthen our willpower and stay away from negativity, arguments or wrongdoings— not just during this month but throughout the year,” shares Sheizaan, who celebrates Iftaari at home with his family, praying and enjoying the meal. “My favourite Iftaari dishes are onion pakoras, fruit salad and sheer kurma,” he shares. For celebrated vocalist Waheed Jeelani, Ramadan is a month for special prayers Adil Akhzer Waheed Jeelani, celebrated vocalist, music composer and art promoter in Kashmir, is fasting every day in the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, which began last week. “This is a pious month, so I try my best to get close to the Almighty,” said Jeelani. He added that the month was considered the holiest in the Islamic calendar and meant to seek forgiveness from God. For Jeelani, the fasting days are almost like a normal day at work. The only dif- DEEP FAITH ference is to schedule the work keeping in mind the timing of prayers during the day. “I schedule my work keeping in mind the prayer timing during the day. For example, I slot my work from morning to afternoon and then after the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers till Iftar. I ensure that I reach home every day before the Iftar timing because in Kashmir families try to break the fast with other members,” he added. For Iftar, the sunset meal, he prefers to break the fast with a glass of sharbat, dates and a bowl of fruit chaat. “After evening prayers, I have my dinner,” he said, before getting ready for the Taraweeh (special Ramadan prayers in the evening.” He prefers to have rice with vegetables or any non-vegetarian dish at the Sehri—the pre-dawn meal before the fasting begins. c m y b Australian cricketer David Warner has done a cameo in director Venky Kudumula’s upcoming Telugu action entertainer Robinhood, featuring actor Nithin in the lead role, one of the film’s producers Y Ravi Shankar has revealed. During a promotional event for the film Kingston, featuring G V Prakash in the lead, the producer was asked for updates on his film Robinhood by the anchor. Cricketer David Warner makes acting debut with cameo in Telugu film Robinhood Responding to her request, he said Australian cricketer David Warner had done a cameo in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The producer immediately apologised to director Venky Kudumula for having disclosed the information without his permission! “We are very happy to have launched David Warner in Indian cinema with our Robinhood,” he said. ‘Robinhood’, as the title suggests, has Nithiin playing a thief who steals from the rich to give to the poor. — IANS Ayushmann Khurrana reflects on the security challenges of being a public figure Safety first Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana opened up about the growing concern over the security risks actors face due to their constant presence in the public eye and the widespread use of social media. Ayushmann shared, “Being in the public eye means that personal space and privacy are constantly at risk. Social media is a powerful tool, but it also has its downsides. Overexposure can sometimes lead to security threats, whether it’s unwanted attention or the risk of personal information being misused. It’s important to strike a balance between staying connected with fans and ensuring personal safety.” The actor also spoke about the importance of family security, both at home and in public spaces. Ayushmann shared the steps he takes to mitigate risks. “For me, security starts at home. I ensure that our home is well protected with the right safety measures and reliable security systems. In public places, basic awareness of safety protocols and being mindful of the surroundings to know the risks and threats, goes a long way,” he added. Further, the 40-year-old actor shared his thoughts on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). “AI is gradually transforming many aspects of our world, and security is one area where it shows great promise. From AI-driven surveillance systems to smart safes that recognise fingerprints and faces, we’re already seeing how technology is making security more efficient. AI can also help with personal security by identifying potential threats,” Ayushmann shared. — IANS Driven by instinct Yami reveals why she turned down a big-budget film Bollywood actress Yami Gautam has opened up about her decision to turn down a big-budget film. In a recent conversation, Yami shared that she had always prioritised content-driven cinema. When asked if she had ever turned down a major film for lack of a compelling script, Yami confirmed, “Yes.” However, she chose not to reveal the title of the project she had turned down. Reflecting on her decision-making process, Yami shared, “Every decision is a conscious one. Both personally and professionally, I value the time I get to spend on projects that truly resonate with me.” She added, “I’m glad that audiences respect and appreciate me for my work rather than just the scale of the film,” she added. Yami Gautam also shared insights into her approach to choosing scripts, revealing that her decision-making process is driven by instinct and a desire for versatility. The actress explained, “I rely on my instincts. I make a conscious effort not to get too comfortable with what I’ve previously done.” — IANS