Aneet Padda to Ananya Panday: Celebrity showstoppers who owned the ramp at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026

The Lakmé Fashion Week 2026, in collaboration with FDCI, recently wrapped up after three dazzling days at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre. The event began on March 19. After a great four-day run, several Bollywood celebrities lit the runway, turning showstoppers for leading Indian designers. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest showstoppers from the Mumbai edition, who owned the ramp like no other.

Ananya Panday emerged as the perfect muse for SUPIMA X AFEW by Rahul Mishra, looking absolutely stunning in a structured yet expressive all-white look. Opening the show, she emerged in a glossy oversized blazer layered over a crisp white shirt with statement dragonfly embellishments, which added a beautiful motif without creating an overwhelming palette. She matched its prowess with a soft, pleated skirt and carried an overall balanced statement.

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Nimrat Kaur channelled Kolkata’s old-world charm and stepped onto the runway as the showstopper for Jajaabor. She wore a stunning handcrafted ensemble from the label that blends heritage with a hint of modernity. She wore a gold Jamdani-inspired corset, teamed it with a deconstructed single-sleeve jacket and a matching draped skirt, bridging the gap between looking sculptural and absolutely fluid.

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Khushi Kapoor closed the show for designer Aisha Rao’s Inter-Hana showcase in a stunning shimmery ensemble, wearing a floral-embellished crop top with a matching lehenga. The balanced, delicate drama allowed the craftsmanship to speak through the movement and caught the light in the most iconic manner. With corsetry detailing and a balloon-like hemline, she made the ensemble look versatile and perfect for occasion dressing.

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Shanaya Kapoor looked absolutely iconic in this black cocktail affair and delivered a high-glam moment. She wore a shimmery black and silver skirt with a daring thigh-high slit and paired it with a stunning deep-neck blouse, which added a regal overall structure. She carried the dupatta in a transformative draped motion, blurring the lines between tradition and modernism.

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Celebrity designer Bhumika Sharma unveiled her latest collection, where Tamannaah Bhatia walked the ramp for her in the designer’s signature Royal Bloom print. She wore a vibrant red lehenga featuring shimmering sequin detailing with a fluid skirt and a corset-design blouse. An intricate embroidered dupatta completed the iconic look and instantly stole the show.

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Looking like a breath of fresh air, Diana Penty walked for an unexpected collaboration and filled the show with blue blossoms. She wore a full-length, comfortable boho-style kaftan with billowy sleeves and a breathable look, making it a perfect summer pick. This ensemble might look simple and away from the usual sequins, but it surely commanded attention.

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Looking like a beautiful forest dream from a fantasy world, Disha Patani walked for celebrated designer Amit Aggarwal and brought his sculptural signature drama to life. She wore a beautiful mermaid-style lehenga-skirt featuring dark blue and silver sequins, teamed with a matching one-shoulder blouse and a glittering dupatta, which looked simply iconic. She completed the look with INDRIYA jewels and created a dreamy walking language with a sultry edge.

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At the fashion week, Aditi Rao Hydari marked her debut in a new role as Co-Creative Director for Satya Paul and reimagined the saree with the label’s personal signature lens. Embodying the spirit of a capsule collection, she walked the show in a flared dark blue skirt-lehenga featuring waves and floral motifs around the bottom, teamed with a daring V-neck blouse and a matching collared jacket.

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Malavika Mohanan closed the show for designer Anurag Gupta in an all-white ensemble featuring a structured, cropped jacket layered over a crisp white shirt, teamed with an asymmetrical skirt. This look created a dialogue between control, disruption, and power, where the clean silhouette quietly commanded the overall look, exuding a sensational touch.

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Aneeth Arora closed the fashion week, bringing Lakmé’s new face as her muse, decked up in a handcrafted white and blue ensemble. She wore a stunning embroidered appliqué ensemble, known for its texture, tone, and celebrated form, featuring a knee-length dress with a contrasting blue dreamy jacket.