Mumbai: Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal turned showstoppers for designer Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan showcase in Mumbai, celebrating 15 years of the initiative that supports traditional craftsmanship and provides opportunities to artisans. The actors, who will soon share the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War alongside Ranbir Kapoor, also shared pictures from their runway appearance on Instagram.
The evening brought together fashion, cinema and a social cause, with Alia and Vicky walking the runway in ensembles featuring intricate chikankari embroidery and contemporary design elements. While Alia described Vicky as “always fun” to have around, Vicky said sharing the runway with her made the occasion “even more special”.
Alia Bhatt celebrates 15 years of Mijwan
Alia took to Instagram to mark 15 years of Mijwan and congratulate those involved in the initiative. She thanked designer Manish Malhotra and actor-activist Shabana Azmi for creating a platform where artisans can showcase their skills and traditional art.
“15 years of Mijwan… what an incredibly powerful and meaningful journey,” Alia wrote. She also thanked Azmi and Malhotra for giving artisans an opportunity to showcase their talent and art.
The actor added a personal note for her Love And War co-star, writing, “And @vickykaushal09… always fun when you’re around.”
Alia’s post included pictures from the event, giving fans a closer look at her outfit and her appearance alongside Vicky on the runway.
Alia Bhatt opts for an ivory chikankari saree
For the Mijwan showcase, Alia wore a custom ivory chikankari saree designed by Manish Malhotra. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the ensemble combined traditional embroidery with a contemporary silhouette.
The saree featured intricate chikankari work along with sequins, silver embellishments and scalloped borders. Alia paired it with a modern blouse that provided a contrast to the traditional detailing of the saree.
She draped the pallu over one shoulder and completed the look with a matching veil, adding a dramatic element to the runway appearance. The combination of ivory tones, detailed embroidery and contemporary styling reflected the craftsmanship associated with the Mijwan collection.
Alia and Vicky posed together during the showcase, with their appearance drawing attention ahead of their upcoming film collaboration.
Vicky Kaushal calls the runway walk special
Vicky also shared pictures from the event on Instagram and spoke about the significance of Mijwan beyond its association with fashion.
“Walking for something that has always stood for so much more than fashion,” Vicky wrote, while marking 15 years of Mijwan. He described the initiative as a journey of meaningful work built around the belief that empowerment can begin with a single opportunity.
The actor expressed gratitude to Shabana Azmi, Namrata Goyal, Manish Malhotra and the wider Mijwan team for allowing him to be part of the showcase.
Vicky then highlighted his runway appearance with Alia, saying that sharing the walk with her made the occasion “even more special”.
He also shifted the focus from the celebrity showstoppers to the artisans and girls whose opportunities are central to the initiative.
“We have walked the runway as Showstoppers, but the real stars are the girls whose dreams are being given wings,” Vicky wrote.
He thanked Malhotra, Azmi and Goyal for bringing the actors together for a cause that, according to him, continues to make a difference.
Vicky complements Alia in a midnight-blue sherwani
For the showcase, Vicky wore a midnight-blue and ivory sherwani set from Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan collection.
His outfit featured a white kurta and matching flared trousers, paired with a midnight-blue bandhgala jacket. The jacket incorporated chikankari embroidery and sequin detailing, keeping the traditional craftsmanship at the centre of the look.
The bandhgala featured a collared neckline, padded shoulders and full-length sleeves. Side slits and a single-button fastening added a structured, contemporary finish to the outfit.
The contrasting ivory and midnight-blue palette also complemented Alia’s ivory saree, giving the two showstoppers a coordinated appearance on the runway.
Alia and Vicky reunite for Love And War
The Mijwan showcase comes ahead of Alia and Vicky’s much-awaited on-screen collaboration in Love And War. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the upcoming film stars the two actors alongside Ranbir Kapoor.
The film marks another collaboration between Alia and Bhansali after Gangubai Kathiawadi. Vicky and Alia’s presence in the project has also generated interest among audiences, particularly because of their pairing and the addition of Ranbir to the cast.
Their Mijwan appearance therefore offered fans a glimpse of the two actors together before their next major cinematic collaboration reaches audiences.
A celebration beyond fashion
The 15th anniversary Mijwan showcase combined designer fashion with the larger objective of highlighting traditional craftsmanship and creating opportunities for artisans. Alia and Vicky’s participation brought additional attention to the initiative, while their social media posts focused on the people and work behind the showcase.
As the two actors continue their preparations for Love And War, their appearance together at the Mijwan event provided a fashion moment as well as a celebration of their upcoming collaboration.