27122024-LSCB-01.qxd 12/26/2024 10:58 PM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE MEET KEANU, THE ANTAGONIST Online scam Life Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves, who has lent his voice to the character of Shadow in the upcoming movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3, has shared that he tried to find the beautiful spirit of his character in his portrayal. Keanu embraces his darker side as the antagonist in the film. Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor recently took to social media to warn his fans about an online scam involving someone impersonating his manager. LUDHIANA | FRIDAY | 27 DECEMBER 2024 They rocked the red carpet Alia Bhatt at the Met Gala, Priyanka Chopra at the Red Sea Film Festival and influencer Nancy Tyagi at the Cannes aced their fashion game on the global stage! Mona A dreamy saree with intricate flowers, a vintage watch for chocker…2024 saw some enthralling fashion statements. Right from seasoned fashionistas like Jennifer Lopez to social media influencer Nancy Tayagi, the red carpet looks around the world were an eclectic mix of sheer and volume, silver and gold to classic black and white, with a dash of powder pink! Here’s are some of the iconic looks from year coming to close. ALIA SHINES AT MET GALA The biggest fashion night of 2024, Met Gala, was aced by our very own Alia Bhatt, who trumped the Garden of Time theme. Her pastel green saree by Indian couturier Sabyasachi was stunningly layered with intricate floral details, beaded elements and a 23-foot train! Adorned with a maang tikka, she won the world with her winsome smile. PRIYANKA, NICK DELIGHT SWIFT WEAVES MIDNIGHT MAGIC PARIS SHIMMERS Trust Priyanka Chopra to always bring her best fashion game forward. Amongst the many memorable looks through the year, it was her recent appearance at the Red Sea Film Festival with her husband Nick Jonas in tow. Her Oscar De La Renta strapless hourglass silver gown, with an intricately folded rose, wowed the fashion police. The gown accentuated Priyanka’s stunning figure, while Nick looked dapper in a tuxedo. Taylor Swift won 2024’s biggest music night, the Grammys, in a show-stopping black-and-white strapless Schiaparelli gown with a thigh-high slit. Black opera gloves, accessoried with custommade Lorraine Schwartz vintage watch turned into a choker, Swift carried 300 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds in six chains on her necklace, each an ode to music. Paris Hilton’s bejeweled look at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party was something to die for. Looking ravishing in Sabina Bilenko sheer gown, with stunning gloves and shimmery trail, her choker stunned too. ALVIDA 2024 NANCY CREATES HISTORY JESSICA’S SILVER DREAM At the Vanity Fair Oscar party, Jessica Alba pulled a silver dream in a Tamara Ralph metallic sequin gown with off-theshoulder sleeves. The rosette buds along the plunging neckline and silhouette were the mainstay of her voluptuous look, accessorised with a champagnecoloured clutch. LOPEZ BRINGS PINK TO THE PARTY Jennifer Lopez has been a delight on the red carpet for so long and she continued her streak in 2024 as well. Her Golden Globe Awards’ look was refreshing in her favouritre colour — pink. The Nicole+Felicia custom-made gown, with corseted bodice and a long train, was adorned with giant roses, and accessorised with large pink morganites on the ears and hand from Boucheron jewels. Melody of the land... The strength within Amid her battle with breast cancer, Hina Khan makes a comeback with Grihalaxmi Popular TV actress Hina Khan, who is currently fighting breast cancer, is making a powerful return to the screen with Grihalaxmi. Despite her ongoing battle with cancer, the actress has decided to keep moving forward. The upcoming gripping drama, centered on power and survival, also stars Chunky Pandey, Rahul Dev and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. The makers of the show have unveiled its teaser. Grihalaxmi tells a compelling story of resilience and will stream on Epic On. On June 28, Hina Khan confirmed that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. — IANS India had its shining moment on the world stage when fashion influencer Nancy Tyagi showed up at Cannes Film Festival in a pink ruffled floor-length dress. She created the voluminous gown from scratch, using 1,000 metres of fabric in 30 days. Nancy created history of sorts where a self-styled social media influencer rubbed shoulders with the who’s who of the fashion world in her 20-kg dreamy gown. Celebrating India’s rich and diverse musical heritage with a series of regionally inspired releases, Tips Music Limited and Legacy Collective have joined forces to launch a ground-breaking crosscultural project titled Legacy Collective Roots. The project features four carefully selected folk songs from Punjab, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, each highlighting the unique musical heritage of the region. These traditional tracks have been reimagined with a modern sound, blending the soul of folk music with contemporary appeal, which resonates with modern audiences. The series kicked off with the high energy Punjabi folk song Jut- Gippy Grewal and Rashmeet Kaur c m y b Folk notes combine with contemporary music in Gippy Grewal’s song Jutti Kasuri ti Kasuri, featuring the charismatic Gippy Grewal and the talented Dhanashree Verma, and was released on December 19. The track is composed by the dynamic duo Akshay and IP Singh, with vocals by Gippy Grewal and Rashmeet Kaur. Director Sneha Shetty Kohli has carefully crafted a song that merges traditional Punjabi musical elements with modern pop sensibilities. Gippy, who is both starring in and singing the track, shared, “Jutti Kasuri is more than just a song— it’s a celebration of Punjabi energy and spirit. We’ve created something that will make people dance, smile and feel the true essence of Punjab. This track is a perfect fusion of traditional vibes and modern music that I’m sure will connect with audiences across generations.” Music composers Akshay and IP added, “Our goal was to seamlessly blend traditional Punjabi linguistic nuances with a modern musical narrative, ensuring that the track’s playful spirit connects with a wide range of listeners.” — TNS