02042025-LSTC-01.qxd 4/1/2025 11:58 PM Page 1 c m y b ANDAZ APNA APNA AGAIN Andaz Apna Apna, one of Bollywood’s most beloved cult comedies, is set to make a spectacular return to theatres 31 years after its original release. The film, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, will be re-released on April 25. TRIBUNE Coming up Life Taking a cue from major international red carpet looks, here’s how you can up your fashion game this season Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan-starrer Abir Gulaal is set to for a theatrical release on May 9. The film has been directed by Aarti S Bagdi. CHANDIGARH | WEDNESDAY | 2 APRIL 2025 Mona S PRING is here, so can fashion be far behind? Powder pinks, sunny yellows, leopard prints, striped pants and chunky accessories are all set to rule the roost this season. As summer makes its presence felt, it’s time to bring out the chiffons, air out the summer scarfs and step into the spotlight. We scour the fashion scene and bring out the trends. # 1 Pink, yellow and mint Pastel colours make their strong presence felt in spring. This season, if powder pink is making a powerful statement, so are sunny yellows. If demure pink has labels wrapped around its finger, red carpet has seen multitude of yellows, donned by men and women alike. Mint green is enjoying its own space too. “This spring, at The Story Brand, it is all about effortless style. We’re seeing a mix of fluid silhouettes, relaxed tailoring and soft fabrics, which feel as good as they look. Pastels are always a spring favourite, but this year we have combined it with interesting textures and details that make each piece feel special. It’s less about trends and more about versatile, feel-good fashion—clothes that move with you and fit seamlessly into your life,” says Mayana Sobti Rajani, founder and creative director, The Story Brand. #2 Style the saree Spring time is the best to take your saree game a notch ahead. With plethora of options today, style your saree with a corset blouse or add a pocket or purse. Designer Ridhi Mehra’s capsule saree collection Ever After comes with corset belts and jackets in the shades of ivory, gold, powder pink and fuchsia. “With Ever After, the addition of corset belts and Spring a surprise jackets brings a bold new dimension to traditional draping, allowing women to embrace heritage with a modern, fashion-forward edge,” shares Ridhi Mehra. # 3 Pastels meet black Wearing pastels gives that ultra-feminine feel. If that’s what you want to avoid, pair pastel with a dark shade. Pair black or white with a softer shade to break the feminine look, while still keeping up with the times. Alternatively, wear a pastel in a smart pant suit to give a professional look. #4 Harness the print power While monochromes are stealing the show on the red carpets, you can stand out in print! Go for small prints for a softer look or go bold in big motifs. Keep the accessories plain for a subtle look. Print-onprint is a trend in itself and being embraced by fashionistas. A bold print paired with something subtle can help create a balanced look. #6 Charming purse Let your accessory do the talking. Pair a bold, multi-coloured clutch with a plain dress. Go big on bag charms, right from studs to tassels. Chunky jewellery is flavour of the season too. Brands from Loewe, Celine, Miu Miu, Prada to Coach have plennty on offer. #7 Animal roar Believe it or not, animal prints are going to make another roaring comeback this season. Enjoying almost timeless appeal, animal prints are big this spring. Leopard prints are touted to lead the fashion scheme If you want to dip you toe in the trend, start with animal print accessories. If a pro, move from staple cat to giraffe or even zebra print! #5 At work, stay neutral When it comes to workwear, minimalism is the key and so are gender-neutral dresses. Pleated skirts, clearlined blazers and slim pants hold the key this spring. Stripes are touted to make their way back into office wardrobes in 2025 too. ISTOCK (L-R) Timothee Chalamet wore a lemon suit for the red carpet at Oscars 2025; a model in a Ridhi Mehra saree and Skye Aria attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in a floral green dress. Lose weight... fast Strict vigil on every morsel, or fasting and feasting together; those observing Navratri fasts come in all shapes. To commit for nine days and to maintain work-home routine might get overwhelming for some, but here is some help from nutritionist Dr Pallavi Jassal, who shares a fuss-free diet plan to not just help weight-watchers, but also keep one energised through the day. Navratri fasts can be a game-changer for those hoping to lose weight in nine days; here’s a fuss-free calorie-deficit diet plan chapatti with vegetables, salad and raita. Morning Evening snack Papaya and 50g paneer/fruits with skimmed milk. Shakarkandi/green tea with baked chips/ roasted makhana. Mid-day snack Lemon water with fruits/coconut water with fruits/green tea with water. Dinner Milk with fruits/ a bowl of vegetables and salad. Be disciplined Afternoon Grilled vadas with mint chutney/two kuttu Replacing fried food with non-fried options, and including more of curd and fruits to keep one full, Dr Pallavi also doles out tips to maintaining discipline through fasting days. ■ Instead of puri or pakodas made from kuttu ka atta, try out kuttu ki roti; replace fried aloo-chat with boiled aloo-chat and kheer with mixed-fruit curd. ■ Use rajgira (amaranth) flour to make chapattis instead of using kuttu ka atta. It’s lighter and low in calories. ■ Try out idli and dosa from the samak ke chawal for variety; it’s also filling. ■ Limit your potato intake to twice a week. ■ Replace whole milk with skimmed milk for desserts. ■ Keep drinking water, coconut water, lemonade (without sugar), and herbal teas as much as you can. ■ Try including fresh fruits in your diet in various forms of salads, smoothies and raitas, to keep up with your nutrition. ■ Instead of having namkeens and pakodas as snacks, have a handful of roasted makhanas or nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts or hazelnuts. While observing fasts, use the opportunity to detox, build up on your immunity and boost the metabolism. — Mona c m y b Kamra at it again! Stand-up artist Kunal Kamra took a satirical jibe at the Maharashtra government amid the ongoing controversy he finds himself in for his alleged disparaging remarks against the Maharashtra Deputy Minister Eknath Shinde. In his latest post on X, the stand-up artiste shared a satirical ‘step-by-step guide’ on how to ‘kill’ an artist ‘democratically’, which appears to reflect on the aftermath of his controversial joke on Eknath Shinde. The note signified different levels of ‘outrage’, which, according to Kamra, starts from brands pulling away work from artistes to sending notices to the audience for being a part of a performance. The artiste referred to reports of Mumbai Police allegedly sending summons to the audience that visited his show Naya Bharat. The note read, “How to Kill an Artist: A Stepby-Step Guide... 1) Outrage just enough for brands to stop commissioning their work. 2) Outrage more—until private and corporate gigs dry up. 3) Outrage louder—so big venues won’t take the risk. 4) Outrage violently—until even the smallest spaces shut their doors. 5) Summon their audience for questioning, turning art into a crime scene.” It further read, “Now the artiste is left with only two choices: sell their soul and become a dollar puppet-or wither in silence. This isn’t Posts a step-by-step guide on ‘How to Kill An Artiste Democratically’ amid the ongoing controversy just a playbook, it’s a political weapon. A silencing machine.” This latest satirical post came after the stand-up artiste took a jibe at Mumbai Police for arriving at his house in Dadar. In his ‘X’ post, Kunal claimed that the police was ‘going to an address’ where he has not lived for the past 10 years and this was a waste of time and ‘public resources’. — ANI