20112023-LSTC-01.qxd 11/19/2023 9:53 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE Postponed American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift postponed her Saturday night concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, due to the extreme heat wave in the city. CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 20 NOVEMBER 2023 PHOTOS: SUNIL KUMAR KARISMA KAPOOR WITH DESIGNER AMIT AGGARWAL Neha Saini K Packing a punch Hollywood star Michael B Jordan all set to direct Creed 4 Hollywood actor-director Michael B Jordan is all set to direct the fourth instalment of Creed, shared the franchise producer Irwin Winkler. Jordan made his directorial debut with Creed 3, in which he also starred as heavyweight champ Adonis Creed. Jordan originally starred as Adonis in the 2015 film Creed, which was followed by a 2018 sequel and a 2023 third instalment. In the first two Creed films, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Rocky Balboa, becoming a mentor to Adonis, the son of his old opponent Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Creed 3 is the first instalment in the long-running franchise sans Sylvester Stallone. — ANI ARISMA KAPOOR has undeniable set a benchmark in fashion with her chic, no fuss style. Whether it’s her comfy oversized tees or basic monotone kurtas, this Kapoor knows how to step out in style. That aside, she has also been a favourite showstopper for fashion industry’s biggest designers, walking the ramp for the biggest of names. Recently, she stunned in her glamorous and chic Anita Dongre golden dress at the famous Sonam Kapoor party to host David Beckham. “I just love fashion, I believe it has the power to tell stories. I have always been vocal for local and I love to buy homegrown, independent small brands, to work with designers who are changing the fashion game one step at a time. I feel there is so much talent in our country, with our rich handlooms and the craftsmanship, so my wardrobe is full of clothes by local designers,” she shared. Karisma was the showstopper for Amit Aggarwal at the FICCI FLO Amritsar’s fashion event Gliterrati 5.0. The Vocal for Karisma Kapoor talks about her love for fashion and food, as she walks the ramp for designer Amit Aggarwal in Amritsar local event was in support for Indian weavers, and celebrated the Chanderi handloom, which has stood the test of time. “I love wearing Chanderi sarees. I believe women have to power to empower so many businesses through collective efforts like these,” Karisma said. No fuss Calling her Amritsar visit extra-special, Karisma said every time she was there, she made sure to tick one thing off her bucket list. “The first thing I do whenever I am in Amritsar is to visit the Golden Temple. This time I also enjoyed Amritsari street food. The next time, I plan to go to Attari border,” she said. KARISMA AT THE GOLDEN TEMPLE Of course, Kapoor khandaan’s love for food is no secret! So, Karisma too loves eating, “And believe me, I eat everything, there are no going-on-a-diet or just salads fuss with me. I just believe in living a very balanced life,” she attempted to The creative streak He doesn’t design clothes, he sculpts them. Using experimental textiles and engineering in couture, designer Amit Aggarwal has created a niche for himself in not just Indian but global fashion market. The designer was in Amritsar for FICCI FLO Amritsar chapter’s Glitterati 5.0, and shared how his soul was always into making clothes. “I come from a family of mathematicians and scientists, but I knew from early on that my soul was into creating clothes. I lived through every challenge and didn’t give up,” he said. make us believe. She added, “I just laid my hands on the amazing Amritsari kulcha and I couldn’t resist.” She also shared how she used to steal mangoes from her grandfather Raj Kapoor’s refrigerator as a kid! Pick and choose Workwise, it has been a good year for her as her web series Brown became the only Indian show to be shortlisted for Berlinale Series Market Selects of the 2023. The neo noir thriller has Karisma in a role that she described as outof-her comfort zone. “I am really excited about this one. Then there is also the fact that now when scripts come to me, I think hard about what I can do to give my audience something new. With three decades in the business of films, I have been really lucky to be offered roles that were diverse and challenging. So, now I take my time, and pick and choose the scripts.” She also enjoys the long breaks in between. “I have really come to love the balance in life, enjoying being home with kids.” She is also shot for a new film Murder Mubarak with Sara Ali Khan and Vijay Verma, which will release early next year. When celebs cheered for Team India Rest in peace... PHOTO: PTI Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ayushmann Khurrana and other celebrities during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad on Sunday Among the several excited celebrities cheering for Team India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the World Cup 2023 final were Shah Rukh Khan with his wife Gauri, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, and Ayushmann Khurrana. Twinning in Team India jerseys, Deepika and Ranveer could be seen sitting behind Shah Rukh in the stands. SRK was seen with his family – wife Gauri Khan, and children AbRam, Suhana and Aryan. In one of the videos Shah Rukh could be seen sitting with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and legendary singer Asha Bhosle. In the stands, Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty were seen cheering for their husbands and Team India. — ANI Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua crowned Miss Universe 2023 Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned Miss Universe 2023, marking her country’s first win at the international beauty pageant. The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant was held on Saturday night at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild emerged the first runner-up and Miss Australia Moraya Wilson was named the second runner- What a beauty! up. Palacios was crowned by USA’s R’Bonney Gabriel, who held the title of Miss Universe for 2022. Palacios is a 23-year-old mental health activist and audiovisual producer from Managua, Nicaragua. Palacios emerged victorious among contestants from 83 other countries, including Miss India Shweta Sharda, who was called into the list of top 20 contestants. Sharda made it to the semifinals of the MISS INDIA SHWETA SHARDA prestigious competition. Erica Robin, who was crowned the first ever Miss Universe Pakistan 2023, also SHEYNNIS PALACIOS made it to the top 20. — PTI. c m y b Dhoom director Gadhvi dies at 57 Sanjay Director Sanjay Gadhvi, who broke new ground in Bollywood with his Dhoom franchise (Dhoom and Dhoom 2), passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Mumbai on Sunday. Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who has worked with Sanjay in both Dhoom and Dhoom 2, took to Instagram on Sunday to pen a heartfelt note. The actor shared a throwback picture of the director from the sets of Dhoom 2 in South Africa and wrote in the caption, “I took this photo of Sanjay while we were filming the climax of Dhoom 2 in South Africa. We made two films together — Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Sanju when I spoke to you last week and we were reminiscing about our shoots and memories, I could never have imagined even in my craziest dreams that I would have to write a post like this. I’m shocked beyond belief…Rest in peace my brother.” — IANS The Sopranos actress Suzanne Shepherd dies at 89 Actress Suzanne Shepherd, who is known for The Sopranos and Goodfellas passed away at 89. Her other acting SANJAY GADHVI, UDAY CHOPRA AND ABHISHEK BACHCHAN credits include roles in films like Mystic Pizza, Uncle Buck and Requiem for a Dream. The actress recently appeared in projects like Where Is Kyra? and Furlough. — IANS Actor Vinod found dead Popular actor Vinod Thomas was found dead inside a parked car at a hotel near Pampady in Kottayam. He was 45. Thomas is known for roles in movies like Ayyappanum Koshyum, Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla, Oru Murai Vanth Paathaaya, Happy Wedding and June, among others. — PTI Actor Mushtaq is no more Senior theatre director and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Mushtaq Kak passed away at his residence in Jammu on Sunday. The 62-year-old Kak, who has directed more than 100 plays and has acted in a number of Hindi movies, was earlier associated with Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi, as the artistic director. Andha Yug, Malika, Pratibimb, Maha Brahmin and Alladad were among his major works. — PTI