Ananya Panday slays as showstopper in Rohit Bal's floral collection

Bollywood's GenZ darling Ananya Panday just ruled on the runway as she turned showstopper for the iconic designer Rohit Bal, who made his dramatic return at the Lakme Fashion Week together with FDCI. After taking a year off, Bal returned to close the fashion extravaganza in the most breathtaking way possible. And who better to do the honours than Lakme’s very own brand ambassador, Ananya? We’re talking full-on fashion fireworks!

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Ananya Panday becomes showstopper for Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal pulled out all the stops with his grand finale collection, serving up a mesmerising love letter to nature, beauty, and transformation. His designs, centred around roses, were pure poetry in motion! Each piece told a story, woven with intricate embroidery and Bal’s signature touch of opulence. Imagine fashion blooming into art, with every outfit capturing the magic of metamorphosis and the timeless elegance of nature. Iconic is an understatement.

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Ananya, for her part, looked like an absolute vision in a bespoke black skirt paired with a blouse and cape sleeves. The stunning red rose embroidery and charming spotted deer motifs that brought her entire look to life! Talk about a moment.

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About fashion designer Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal, known for his extravagant use of lotus and peacock motifs and lush fabrics like velvet and brocade, showcased a collection that felt like a masterclass in grandeur. His work is synonymous with royalty, and his international clients— which includes Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Uma Thurman, and just about every Indian celebrity you can think of — can’t get enough of it! Rohit Bal received a burst of applause from the audience as he joined Ananya for her final walk. Ananya offered him a rose, and in typical Rohit Bal aura, he couldn't resist breaking into a small dance, which garnered hooting from the audience. His return to the runway following a terrible health crisis last year made the fashion show even more memorable, and it was evident that both the crowd and social media were charmed with his incredible collection.

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Ananya Panday’s work front

But that’s not all! On the work front, Ananya’s been keeping busy. After the buzz-worthy series Call Me Bae, she starred in CTRL, Vikramaditya Motwane's Netflix thriller. In the film, Ananya plays Nella Awasthi, an influencer trying to delete her ex, Joe, from her life (literally!) using AI. Spoiler: things get wild. Off-screen though, Ananya’s much more chill about breakups — no rogue AI necessary! 

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Oh, and speaking of Call Me Bae good news: it’s been renewed for a second season! So get ready to see more of Ananya slaying it both on the runway and on your screens!