After a long hiatus, Salman Khan returned to the runway, captivating the audience with his signature charm and charisma as he walked for designer Vikram Phadnis. The occasion marked Phadnis's 35th year in the fashion industry, making Khan's appearance all the more special.
Khan's presence as the showstopper added a royal touch to the event. He donned a traditional black sherwani, intricately embroidered with golden and red floral designs, paired with a matching black kurta and pajama. The outfit, which blended traditional Indian motifs with modern elements, highlighted Phadnis's new collection, Ananta. The superstar's aura and effortless style left the audience in awe.
The event, held in Mumbai, was graced by several Bollywood celebrities, including Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Bipasha Basu, Divya Dutta, Karishma Tanna, Ronit Roy, Shalini Passi, Taapsee Pannu, Atul Agnihotri, Alvira Agnihotra, Alizeh Agnihotri, Esha Deol, Suniel Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Nushratt Bharuccha, Malaika Arora, Chunky Panday, Kabir Khan, Sikandar Kher, and Sussanne Khan.
Khan expressed his long-standing relationship with Phadnis, acknowledging him as a part of many of his films and memories. He conveyed that being part of Phadnis's 35-year celebration felt truly special. Phadnis has also credited his success to Khan, recounting how a late-night call from the actor led to him becoming Khan's designer.
Vikram Phadnis started his career as a choreographer before establishing himself as a fashion designer. The fashion show, with the theme of 'Vintage India,' featured over a hundred models showcasing Phadnis's diverse creations. Khan's composed walk and trademark swag were a highlight of the evening, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
On the work front, Salman Khan is currently filming for the action movie, Battle of Galwan. He is also hosting the 19th season of the reality television show Bigg Boss. In addition, Khan announced that he would be joining 'Da-Bangg The Tour Reloaded' in Doha, Qatar, on November 14, 2025, a live musical-dance show.
