On Manish Malhotra's 50th birthday, we bring you his best runway creations.
He started his career as a model and did his first advertisement in 1986.
Today, he is one of the finest designers in India and has defined fashion for over 25 years.
He has changed Indian cinema with his fashion sensibilities and given many of the leading ladies of Bollywood a completely new look.
Any guesses?
Absolutely right! It's none other than veteran designer Manish Malhotra, who turns 50 on December 5.
We go back in time and look at some of his best runway creations.
The perfect muse for Manish Malhotra, Aishwarya Rai made a grand comeback to the ramp in a gorgeous shimmery gown this year.
Photograph: Courtesy FDCI
Ranbir Kapoor in Red Velvet... did you know velvet is one of Manish's favourite materials?
Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
Before she made it to the silver screen, Anushka Sharma walked for the designer in 2007.
She donned a heavily embroidered full length jacket over a sharara... Quite eye-catching!
Photograph: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com
In 2008, the 'master of Indian couture' designed a beautiful layered gold embellished lehenga with a halter-neck choli.
Photograph: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com
Lisa Haydon looks stunning in this mermaid ghagra teamed with a vermillion velour choli.
Photograph: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com
In 2010, the temperature soared as Carol Gracias walked in this sensational piece.
Photograph: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com
We simply love Candice Pinto in this beautiful embroidered silk sari and exquisite choli.
Photograph: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com
He fused funk with fashion... and teamed this sexy asymmetrical dull gold kurta with silver harem pants.
Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
When it comes to bling, Malhotra knows how to add just the right amount.
Photograph: Courtesy Peepul PR
And then, there are those times when he loves to embellish :)
Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
A good dose of bling makes even grey interesting.
Photograph: Courtesy FDCI
Fashion met tradition, as Manish introduced traditional Parsi gara designs on soft, flowing fabrics.
Photograph: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week
