1. Manish Malhotra was born on 5 December 1966 and is an Indian fashion designer, couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, filmmaker and revivalist based in Mumbai, India.
36 Facts About Manish Malhotra
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Manish Malhotra was born to a Punjabi Hindu family in Mumbai, India.
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Manish Malhotra studied at the Sacred Heart Boys High School, Mumbai.
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Manish Malhotra then joined a boutique in Bandra called Equinox, where he spent his time sketching and draping the mannequins for a year.
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Manish Malhotra debuted in the Hindi Film Industry as a costume stylist in 1990.
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Manish Malhotra made his costume designing debut with the film Swarg, starring Rajesh Khanna, Govinda and Juhi Chawla.
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The film led Filmfare to introduce a new award category for costume designing, the Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design, with Manish Malhotra being its first recipient.
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In 1997, Manish Malhotra worked on Yash Raj Chopra's Dil To Pagal Hai where he designed stylish athleisure wear, sheer traditional outfits, and minimal styling to Hindi Cinema.
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In 2001, Manish Malhotra won his first IIFA Award for Best Costume Design for his work in Aditya Chopra's Mohabbatein.
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In 2003, Manish Malhotra styled Johar's Kal Ho Naa Ho, a romantic comedy-drama based on NRI's living in New York City.
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In 2007, Manish Malhotra styled Kareena Kapoor's character, Geet in the film Jab We Met.
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In 2008, Manish Malhotra was praised for Priyanka Chopra's look in the film Dostana.
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In 2013, Manish Malhotra styled and designed the look for Deepika Padukone's character, Naina Talwar, in Ayan Mukerji's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
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Manish Malhotra was a judge panellist in the reality show Myntra Fashion Superstar which hunts India's next big fashion influencer on the Myntra App.
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Manish Malhotra was awarded the Filmfare Award for 30 years of outstanding contribution to Bollywood fashion.
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Manish Malhotra tied up with Sheetal Design Studio and set up a workshop there.
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Manish Malhotra virtually became a face of the Sheetal Design Studio, and exclusively retailed out of their store at Bombay's Grant Road for 4 years.
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In 2006, Manish Malhotra teamed up with Saif Belhasa Group of Companies to open his first flagship store in Dubai that catered to Arab and Global customers.
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In 2013, Manish Malhotra was the first Indian designer to open the largest Indian stand-alone store sprawled over 6,000 sq.
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Manish Malhotra partnered with Etihad Airways to create a virtual reality fashion show at Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai in August 2016.
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In 2017, Manish Malhotra launched the Hyderabad store, located in the city's Jubilee Hills locality, which spreads over 15,000 sq.
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Manish Malhotra launched his first-ever make-up line, Manish Malhotra Beauty, in collaboration with My Glamm in December 2018.
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Reliance Brands Limited - part of the retail arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries acquired a 40 percent stake in brand 'Manish Malhotra' to accelerate the 16-year old couture house's growth in India and across the globe.
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The brand will continue to be led by Manish Malhotra, as Managing and Creative Director after the partnership with Reliance.
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In 2023, Manish Malhotra launched 'DIAMONDS,' marking a significant expansion into the high jewellery vertical.
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Manish Malhotra broadened his retail presence by opening his first international flagship store at the prestigious Fashion Avenue in the Dubai Mall, making him the first Indian designer to achieve this milestone.
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Manish Malhotra's work was prominently displayed in an exhibition at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, and he headlined the opening show for JIO World Plaza.
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Additionally, Manish Malhotra collaborated with Air India to design new uniforms and partnered with Century Ply to create a limited edition of designer laminates.
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Manish Malhotra seamlessly incorporated traditional Indian aesthetics with opulent modernity, reflecting a deep respect for heritage while embracing contemporary flair.
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Manish Malhotra's creations have graced notable celebrities such as Kim and Khloe Kardashian, John Cena, Nicky Hilton, Law Roach, Luis Fonsi, and Lauren Swartz.
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Manish Malhotra's designs shone at the grand wedding of 153 major Padma Shri artists, highlighting his exceptional ability to merge high fashion with monumental artistry.
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Manish Malhotra launched a new store at JIO World Plaza in Mumbai, India and showcased his collection at Harrods' Private Shopping Penthouse, becoming the first Indian designer invited to this esteemed venue.
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In Feb 2025, Manish Malhotra, presented the first-ever runway showcase of his World Collection: Dubai at the Grand Finale of Dubai Fashion Week, making him the first Indian designer to headline the closing show.
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Manish Malhotra worked on a traditional outfit design for Michael Jackson, during his visit to India in the late 1990s.
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Manish Malhotra has worked for Jean-Claude Van Damme, Reese Witherspoon in Mira Nair's Vanity Fair, Kylie Minogue, and Jermaine Jackson and wife Halima.
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Manish Malhotra has designed new cabin crew uniforms for Air India.