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September 18, 2023

In today’s edition of This City: Amrit Kaur on her sudden stardom and sharing South Asian stories on screen. Plus, 18 versatile planters for your indoor garden, how a Toronto man recovered from a catastrophic brain injury to become a doctor, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage.

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“Fame can be depressing”

Amrit Kaur catapulted to stardom thanks to her role in Mindy Kaling’s HBO series The Sex Lives of College Girls. Now, the Toronto actor is starring in Canadian filmmaker Fawzia Mirza’s The Queen of My Dreams, which had its world premiere at TIFF last week. Here, Kaur—who was named a 2023 TIFF Rising Star—talks about sharing South Asian stories on screen, choosing Canadian projects and her go-to spots when she’s back in her hometown.

New Roots

Whether you’re getting ready to move outdoor plants inside for the winter or just looking to add some new greenery to your space for the grey months ahead, having the right planters on hand is key. Here, options that will fit your decor, offer drainage and are the correct size for your houseplant—including tabletop, hanging and floor planters.

“Doctors said I might never walk or talk again”

Matthew Galati was 23 and in his second year of medical school when a car accident left him with a devastating traumatic brain injury. Instead of accepting his grim prognosis, he made a full recovery—and now helps others who are suffering from severe brain injuries. Read his story here.

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A stacked night of nonstop hilarity

Just for Laughs returns to Toronto this month, bringing nine days of side-splitting stand-up. Day two is hosted by self-proclaimed “big beautiful weirdo” Nicole Byer, the seven-time-Emmy-nominated host of Netflix’s Nailed It! Also on the lineup this year: Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey of The Office, and Saturday Night Live’s Chris Redd. September 22, Meridian Hall

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