July 11 Birthdays: Armani, Cara, Lahiri and More

July 11 marks the birthdays of several figures with broad cultural reach. Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who died last September at 91, built a luxury label that spans apparel, fragrances, and hotels. Canadian singer Alessia Cara won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2018. Author Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2000 for Interpreter of Maladies. Guitarist Richie Sambora, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Bon Jovi in 2018, has spoken publicly about his departure from the band and his recovery from alcohol addiction. Indian actor Kumar Gaurav debuted in the blockbuster Love Story but never matched that early success. Actor Manav Gohil has appeared in television series including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Tenali Rama.