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TIFF 23: Dear Jassi

Tarsem Singh Dhandwar has directed hundreds of commercials, music videos, and Hollywood films such as The Cell, The Fall, Mirror Mirror, and Immortals. Dear Jassi is a story that Dhandwar has wanted to tell, and share with the world for a long time. He described the feeling as a monkey on his back, knowing he needed to tell this story, and thus returned to India to make the film.

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TIFF 23: Kill

Guneet Monga and Karan Johar’s super thriller Kill recently hit the Midnight Madness TIFF Series. Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment have formed a strategic partnership that started back in 2013 with the Lunchbox. And now they have produced a film like no other. Kill is an action thriller film starring debutant Lakshya as the protagonist hero, Tanya Maniktala as Tulika, and Raghav Juyal as the antagonist.

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TIFF 23 PROFILE: Guneet Monga, Producer Extraordinaire

On a sunny day, amid the bustling streets and whirlwind of the Toronto International Film Festival, I sat down on a quiet bench with Academy Award Winning producer, Guneet Monga before the premiere screening of her second film at TIFF, Yellow Bus. Monga is the founder of Sikhya Entertainment, a production house based in Mumbai. She has produced 30-35 feature films, including Monsoon Shootout, Masaan, and Gangs of Wassseypur. She is no stranger to film festivals, having had premieres at Cannes, Sundance, and TIFF.

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Lost Ladies: Finding My TIFF 23 Winner

Director Kiran Rao is back after many years of Dhobi Ghat (TIFF ’10) with comedy Lost Ladies. The film is set in Madhya Pradesh (MP), a state which has a rich history of theatre acting.

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5 Influencers To Inspire Your South Asian Style

These influencers are drawing on traditional South Asian fashion and reimagining it with a modern twist. The result? Plenty of unique takes on Indo-Western fashion, sari-styling and other Indian-inspired elements that will make you want to do the same. Here are five influencers to follow to inspire your own South Asian style.

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9 Instagram Role Models To Follow

Nowadays, your Instagram feed is more than keeping up with friends and family. From celebrities to meme pages to content creators, there’s a lot of content being shared and consumed on a daily basis, which means you should be mindful of what you’re scrolling. Here are some content creators worth following who share positive messages and create a safe space on social media no matter their niche.

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Drinks Walla Changing the Game

Inspired by representation and Desi culture, Drinks Walla was born out of quarantine and a desire to laugh and connect. It’s a celebration of culture in a modern way.

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Support South Asian with these Five Unique Gift Ideas

Gift-giving is easy to do -- finding unique gifts to give, now that’s more of a challenge. It may feel simpler to walk into a major retailer and pick out a generic present, or fill your online cart with a few clicks and call it a day. But we challenge you to get adventurous with your gift-giving this year!

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Tips to Survive the Winter Blues

If you find yourself feeling down about another pandemic winter, you’re not alone. Many people experience the seasonal blues, and public health restrictions, though necessary, can make these dark months feel even worse. Fortunately, you can lift your spirits with these tips:

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What is the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation?

For many Canadians, September 30th marks a new federal holiday. On this first annual National Day of Truth & Reconciliation take some time to understand the significance of the day and why we are observing it. This is not just another day off; this should hold meaning for us all.

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The Long Overdue Rise of Female Gamers

With an estimated value of $178 billion in 2021 and projected to rise to almost $270 billion by 2025, there’s no denying that the video game industry is huge.

But, to date, it seems to have been almost totally dominated by men. From the players who enjoy it, to the executives who run the big games company, it has been a boy’s club.

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