This weekend, something unusual took place in Varanasi.
Namo Ghat became the backdrop to a special fashion show organised by Designer Manish Malhotra to celebrate the textiles of India.
His showstoppers were Kriti Sanon, who looked regal in a red lehenga, and Ranveer Singh, clad in a deep purple sherwani.
The collection was launched to support the local weavers who have been struggling to preserve the ancient craft of Benarasi handlooms.
Kriti wore a traditional zari-work red lehenga and paired it with kaleere made with fresh flowers.
Photographs: Kind courtesy Satnam Singh Sandhu/Instagram
Photographs: Kind courtesy Satnam Singh Sandhu/Instagram
Soon-to-be-daddy Ranveer -- Deepika Padukone and he are expecting their first baby this September -- looked impressive in his Benarasi bandhgala-dhoti combo.
The two looked lovely together.
Amid loud claps and cheering, the designer joined the stars on stage.
WATCH: How Kriti and Ranveer charmed Varanasi with their showstopping moves.
Video: Kind courtesy Manish Malhotra/Instagram
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