Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt turned heads in Mumbai this weekend as they graced the runway for the 15th-anniversary edition of the Mijwan Fundraiser. The duo served as the ultimate showstoppers for designer Manish Malhotra, commanding the spotlight in stunning traditional ensembles. Alia looked ethereal in an ivory embroidered ethnic outfit paired with a sheer dupatta and traditional kundan jewelry, while Vicky looked regal in a deep royal blue velvet sherwani featuring intricate white floral zardozi work. The event, titled ‘Ticket to Bollywood,’ celebrated 15 years of collaboration between Malhotra and the Mijwan Welfare Society, an NGO led by Shabana Azmi that empowers rural artisans and women in Uttar Pradesh through chikankari embroidery.
Taking to Instagram, Vicky shared his appreciation for the cause, noting that the walk felt significant because it stood for more than just fashion. He expressed his joy at sharing the stage with Alia, emphasizing that while they were the faces of the show, the true stars were the girls whose dreams are being supported by the initiative. He also extended his gratitude to Manish Malhotra, Shabana Azmi, and Namrata Goyal for their tireless work in bringing everyone together for such a meaningful project.
Alia Bhatt also took to social media to celebrate the milestone, congratulating the team for their powerful 15-year journey in providing a platform for local artisans. She made sure to give a shout-out to her co-star, noting that it is always fun to share the stage with him. The pair, who are gearing up to reunite on the big screen alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Love and War,’ clearly brought their off-screen camaraderie to the ramp, delighting fans and attendees alike with their effortless chemistry.