19112025-LSTL-01.qxd 11/18/2025 9:29 PM Page 1 c m y b HIGH-STAKES SPY THRILLER The much-awaited trailer of Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar was launched in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, giving fans their first full look at the spy thriller. The trailer is packed with action scenes, gunfire and fast-moving shots. The film is set to release in theatres on December 5, 2025. CHAT UP VANTARA TALES Vantara: Sanctuary Stories, a new six-episode wildlife docuseries, explores Gujarat’s vast rescue and rehabilitation centre housing over a million animals. Hosted by Forrest Galante, it showcases rescue efforts, veterinary care and stories like rehabilitating a tiger and caring for a jaguar. Created by Anant Ambani, the sanctuary highlights compassion, conservation and animal welfare innovation. CULTURAL ODYSSEY The National Museum of Australia and Kiran Nadar Museum of Art are bringing Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters to New Delhi. Showcasing 300 artworks, multimedia and immersive installations, the exhibition narrates an Aboriginal creation saga. Museum leaders highlight its cultural importance, celebrating 65,000 years of First Nations heritage and strengthening India–Australia dialogue. GONE, NOT FORGOTTEN On Zubeen Garg’s 53rd birthday, his wife Garima shared an emotional Instagram tribute recalling their life together since 2002 and expressing the pain of losing him. Fans continue honouring his musical legacy, with his film Roi Roi Binale recently released. Zubeen Garg died on September 19, and the Assam government formed an SIT to investigate his death. TRIBUNE Moana’s back Life The first trailer for the live-action remake of Moana, starring Cathering Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson in the lead roles, is out. The film hits theatres on July 10, 2026. LUDHIANA | WEDNESDAY | 19 NOVEMBER 2025 To feel, to heal & to grow Celebrities share heartfelt messages on International Men’s Day E very year, International Men’s Day reminds us to pause and appreciate the men in our lives, our fathers, brothers, partners, friends, and colleagues who often shoulder responsibilities quietly and selflessly. read. It’s a day to celebrate their strength, resilience and kindness, while also acknowledging the emotional battles they fight behind their calm exteriors. Beyond appreciation, it’s also a call to action to create spaces where men feel heard, supported and valued not just for what they do, but for who they are. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TRUE MASCULINITY SILENT RESILIENCE We often celebrate women for their strength and resilience, but it’s equally important to acknowledge the men who stand beside us, who love and support unconditionally. This International Men’s Day, I want to take a moment to celebrate the men in our lives, especially my father. International Men’s Day is a reminder that being a man is not about hiding your emotions behind a mask of strength. It’s about having the courage to be vulnerable, to feel deeply and to stand by your values. I believe true masculinity lies in the ability to support, others without losing your sense of self. There’s so much that men silently endure responsibilities they shoulder, fears they suppress and emotions they often leave unspoken. This International Men’s Day, I hope we all take a moment to appreciate that silent resilience. Men don’t always seek praise, but they do deserve acknowledgment. — Sonakshi Batra (Jagadhatri in the show with the same name) KINDNESS & COURAGE STRENGTH WITH SOFTNESS — Abhishek Sharma (Devansh in Vasudha) TRUE TO SELF Through the years, men have been conditioned to believe that showing emotions is a sign of weakness. But I believe that being honest about your feelings takes immense strength. On International Men’s Day, I urge everyone to redefine masculinity, to see it as a blend of responsibility, empathy and openness. Today’s world needs men who are not afraid to be sensitive and emotionally aware. International Men’s Day is a celebration of all the men who balance strength with softness, who take care of others, yet don’t shy away from taking care of themselves. — Mohak Matkar I’ve always believed that being a man is not about proving your toughness, but about being true to yourself, being kind, responsible and emotionally aware. On International Men’s Day, I want to encourage every man to express themselves freely and embrace vulnerability without shame. The world becomes a better place when men are allowed to feel. — Rajendra Chawla (Srinivas in Lakshmi Niwas) (Saru in the show with the same name) — Sheizaan Khan (Sidhu in Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan) Indie filmmakers demand FAIR ACCESS A group of India’s Independent filmmakers has released a joint statement addressing the challenges they face in getting their films screened in theatres and on OTT platforms. The joint statement came in the wake of the limited theatrical release of Kanu Behl’s Agra, which was also screened at international festivals. Taking to his Instagram handle, Kanu Behl shared the joint statement highlighting the challenges for India’s Independent filmmakers regarding “fair access”, “exhibition inequity”, and “shrinking space for Independent Cinema.” “Over the last decade, Indian independent cinema has carried the country’s creative identity to the world, premiering at Cannes, Venice, — Aarya Babbar (Kalikant inJagriti-Ek Nayi Subah) Berlin, Sundance, Locarno, Rotterdam and Busan. These films have expanded the idea of what indian stories can be,” the statement read. It highlighted the alleged “systemic pattern” which includes limited screenings, inconvenient time slots, and a lack of transparency. The Indie community filmmakers urged the exhibitors, OTT platforms, policymakers, and cultural institutions to implement structural reforms to ensure fair access and visibility for Indian independent films. The joint statement has been signed by 46 members of the that includes notable independent filmmakers like Anuparna Roy, Kanu Behl, Nandita Das, Vasan Bala, Payal Kapadia, Rima Das, Alankrita Shrivastava and Shonali Bose. — ANI Parul Gulati seeks blessings Actress Parul Gulati recently visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek divine blessings ahead of the release of her upcoming film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, in which she stars alongside Kapil Sharma. Known for balancing her thriving acting career and entrepreneurial ventures, Parul’s visit was a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, a moment to pause, reflect, and thank Waheguru for all the milestones in her journey. Speaking about her visit, Parul shared, “The Golden Temple has always held a very special place in my heart. Whenever I visit, I feel an immense sense of peace and humility. c m y b
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