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PIX: Bollywood's hottest stars catwalk for a cause

You go, girl!

Priyanka Chopra was among a host of Bollywood stars who descended at Mumbai's Trident Hotel on Sunday to take part in Shabana Azmi's fund-raising fashion show Mijwan -- Sonnets in Fabric in aid of the Mijwan Welfare Society, the NGO established by her father, late poet Kaifi Azmi.

The Society works towards empowering the girl child in Mijwan, Azmi's native village located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh.

The celebs on the ramp included Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, Shilpa Shetty, Lara Dutta and Karan Johar.

Priyanka, who swore to work for the cause of girl education in the country after she was recently appointed UNICEF ambassador, wore an outfit designed by Manish Malhotra who has adopted the Kaifi Azmi Chikankari Centre in Mijwan for a year.

Anushka Sharma

Priyanka wasn't the only one wearing Manish's creation which has been inspired by traditional and ethnic cultural heritage of some regions like Bhopal, Lucknow and Awadh. 

Looking more like a bride than the wedding planner she convincingly portrayed in her hit movie Band Bajaa Baarat is Anushka Sharma. 

 

Ranvir Singh

Anushka's co-star in Band Bajaa Baarat, Ranvir Singh cleaned up pretty well in this austere red sherwani.

Lisa Haydon

Lisa Haydon looked every inch a supermodel as she sashayed down the ramp in this rather elaborate outfit.

Rohit Roy

The TV star is all smiles as he sparkles in this sherwani.

Sandhya Mridul

Sandhya Mridul, better known for her spunky portrayal in Hindi movies,  looks like royalty in this getup.

Monikangana Dutta

Monikangana Dutta's height and slim body is perfect for this flowy outfit. Very graceful indeed.

Aditya Roy Kapoor

We don't blame you if you don't recognise this 25-year-old actor of films like London Dreams, Action Replayy and most recently Guzaarish. We didn't too!

Shazahn Padamsee

Shazahn Padamsee is all poise and elegance as she strikes a pose in this sleeveless outfit.

Celina Jaitley

Celina Jaitley brings sexy back by pouring herself in a teeny weensy blouse and a sheer pallu.

Tusshar Kapoor

Tusshar Kapoor looks ready to ride a horse in these rather fancy Jodhpur riding breeches.

Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao lets her colourful outfit do all the talking by keeping her face almost bare of makeup

Sameera Reddy

Sameera Reddy gives us a tantalising peek at her cleavage in this mannish style creation.

Sameera Reddy

Sameera sure knows how to make an entrance as well as an exit.

Kunal Kapoor

Want a date with Prince Charming? Look no further.

Neha Dhupia

All eyes are on Neha Dhupia, and why not? The actress looks stunning in this blue bodice teamed with a long flared skirt.

Prateik Babbar

We know this guy can act. What we didn't know is that he walks like a dream. Is there anything Prateik cannot do?

Dia Mirza

Dia Mirza is proving to be quite a pro at the catwalk. Just check out this pose.

Farhan Akhtar

He's a talented actor, musician and filmmaker. Now Farhan can add runway model to the list as well.

Karan Johar

Looks like Karan Johar is a man of his word. The filmmaker couldn't attend Neelam's wedding on Sunday as he had promised Shabana to attend the fashion show, which fell on the same day.

Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta postively glows as she walks the ramp. We wonder if Manish is going to design her wedding gown as well when she ties the knot with Mahesh Bhupathi on February 19.

Shilpa Shetty

Speaking about wedding gowns, Shilpa Shetty has a topless model holding the train of her sheer gown as she takes to the ramp.

Shilpa Shetty

Here's a closer look at the stunning outfit.

Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir's sherwani is as quirky as he is.

Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan positively oozes sex appeal as he directs a smouldering look at the cameras.

Manish Malhotra

Finally, a picture of the man behind the incredible clothes.

Ranbir and Hrithik playfully presents Manish as the designer takes a bow to thundering applause.