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PIX: MJ inspires 'Black and White' fashion show

Last updated on: June 28, 2010 15:03 IST

Designer Archana Kochhar got together with a host of celebs like to celebrate the Michael Jackson's style icon status on his first death anniversary, June 25.

Besides strutting their stuff in Kochhar's designs, musicians Shibani Kashyap, Bappi Lahiri and Salim-Sulaiman also paid their respects to the King of Pop. Here's a glimpse at the action on stage.

Seen here is singer Raageshwari at the start of the show, sporting an 'I love MJ' tee as an image of the late singer flashes across the screen in the background.

Here is her tribute to the iconic star on video.

Honouring the dress code

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Actress Deepshika showed up in the favoured colour scheme for the evening, wearing a becoming mini and flashing a smile.

Traditional tribute

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Television actress Prachi Shah paid a traditional dance tribute to the pop icon, twirling and whirling with great enthusiasm.

Blazing on the ramp

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Singer Shibani Kashyap took to the runway in a shimmering black cocktail by Kochhar, posing like a pro as Michael Jackson's popular In the Closet played in the background. Watch her tribute on video.

Evening gown elegance

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Raageshwari's second turn in the spotlight saw her wearing an elegant black evening gown.

Short 'n' sweet

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Actress Geeta Basra also donned the designer's togs, shining in a pretty black and white halter-necked number.

Twice as nice

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Musician duo Salim-Sulaiman donned contrasting black and white jackets and accompanied Kochhar out onto the runway as everyone applauded her efforts.

Here's a glimpse of all the fashion proceedings on video.

King of bling

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Bappi Lahiri, a great fan of MJ's, showed up in his trademark bling style and sang a couple of lines in remembrance.

A glimpse of musical talent

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Don't miss Salim and Sulaiman singing Jackson's ballad I Just Can't Stop Loving You at the show.

Video: Rajesh Karkera

Singing his heart out

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And here, the talented young Sameer goes solo for Earth Song.

Video: Rajesh Karkera