HT India's Most Stylish: Mumtaz debuts for Manish Malhotra alongside Khushi Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar and Shilpa Shetty
The legendary Mumtaz made a historic runway debut at 77, gracing HT India’s Most Stylish 2025 stage for Manish Malhotra. Here's an exclusive look
Tonight's Hindustan Times India’s Most Stylish can only be described as a veritable celebration of fashion’s finest. Marking a milestone edition, the evening will be honouring a golden 100 years of Hindustan Times, unfolding to welcome Mumbai’s glitterati at their sartorial best; with a secret spectacle in store for guests andcouch surfers alike. Amongst peers dressed to impress in Classic Ivory Glamour, Manish Malhotra unveiled a breathtaking collection on the IMS stage and from all his show-stopping muses, the night belonged to the legendary Mumtaz. The actor made her runway debut at 77 this evening, in a moment that will be etched in fashion history.
Draped in a stunning black saree, Mumtaz exuded the same grace and magnetism that made her a Bollywood icon decades ago. Much like the exclusivity of Kylie Jenner’s Schiaparelli moment, where only a select few are granted access to a fashion house’s most coveted pieces before the show, Mumtaz’s appearance at the event in the MM piece underscored her enduring influence in the industry. It was a rare and momentous occasion, one that reminded the audience of her illustrious appeal.
Accompanying her in this dazzling spectacle were three other divas, each embodying a different facet of Indian style. Khushi Kapoor brought youthful elegance in a nod to the contemporary aesthetic embraced by the new generation. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, ever the epitome of grace, stunned in a sheer, ethereal saree that highlighted her ageless beauty. Meanwhile, Urmila Matondkar turned heads in a vibrant red ensemble, radiating the same enigmatic charm that has defined her cinematic journey.
{{/usCountry}}Accompanying her in this dazzling spectacle were three other divas, each embodying a different facet of Indian style. Khushi Kapoor brought youthful elegance in a nod to the contemporary aesthetic embraced by the new generation. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, ever the epitome of grace, stunned in a sheer, ethereal saree that highlighted her ageless beauty. Meanwhile, Urmila Matondkar turned heads in a vibrant red ensemble, radiating the same enigmatic charm that has defined her cinematic journey.
{{/usCountry}}As the night unfolded in sartorial brilliance, Manish Malhotra once again proved why he remains the custodian of Bollywood’s most iconic fashion moments. His collection for the IMS stage was a seamless blend of nostalgia and modernity, a tribute to Indian cinema’s enduring love affair with style.
{{/usCountry}}As the night unfolded in sartorial brilliance, Manish Malhotra once again proved why he remains the custodian of Bollywood’s most iconic fashion moments. His collection for the IMS stage was a seamless blend of nostalgia and modernity, a tribute to Indian cinema’s enduring love affair with style.
{{/usCountry}}In a year that marks a century of Hindustan Times, this celebration of fashion, heritage, and cinematic elegance was nothing short of extraordinary. And with Mumtaz’s debut on the runway, the night wasn’t just stylish — it was historic!
