That Manish Malhotra is synonymous with Bollywood styling and designing is no new news, which is why we were all the more excited to be witnessing, right up front, all the excitement last night at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 finale— and let’s just say we were not disappointed. With the likes of Varun Dhawan looking his stylish best opening the show and having Kareena Kapoor Khan as the final showstopper of the season, you know that the starry supporters would be present by the bucket load.

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Priyanka Chopra looking radiant in a Manish Malhotra creation.

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Sweet in pink was Aditi Rao Hydari.

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Handsome as can be—it was lovely to see Dino Morea make an appearance.

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It’s always great to spot Juhi Chawla!

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And here the dimpled actress is spotted with friend Karan Johar.

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Always in the forefront to support her friend—the ethereal Kajol.

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Definitely, one of the winners of the night—Karishma Kapoor looked divine in a monochrome ensemble.

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Sporting the colour of the hour was the feisty Richa Chadda.

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We loved the break-away from signature Manish Malhotra designs with Sridevi’s minimalist black number.

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Also spotted was playback singer and music composer—Shekhar Ravjiani

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Varun Dhawan was looking as dapper as ever in his Manish Malhotra creation, but what we’re really crushing on are those reflective sunnies. A complete runway look.

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Sitting right opposite us was the gorgeous Esha Gupta. A crimson pout, a messy updo and a mirror-work lehenga—she looked the picture of elegance.