Manish Malhotra, Anushka Sharma and Shahrukh Khan | Mijwan Summer 2017
Manish Malhotra, Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan | Mijwan Summer 2017

It was a night of glitz and glamour to back a worthy cause. Manish Malhotra created a collection of skillful chickan work contributed by the village artisans of Mijwan. This Summer Couture collection aids The Mijwan Welfare Society—an NGO founded by Kafi Azmi (Shabana Azmi‘s father) for the empowerment of villagers in Mijwan, a small village in Azamgarh, UP. Now, Shabana Azmi along with her godchild Namrata Goyal, run the NGO which Manish Malhotra decided to support with his talent.

Isn’t it great to see how fashion contributes to female empowerment and supports village stability in such a major way?  While the show was spectacular, we were really surprised to know that Manish completed this collection in just 10 days! Here’s what you won’t want to miss from last night:

1. A star-studded affair on the red carpet.

Sri Devi | Mijwan Summer 2017

Sri Devi | Mijwan Summer 2017

Huma Qureshi | Mijwan Summer 2017

Huma Qureshi | Mijwan Summer 2017

Neetu Kapoor | Mijwan Summer 2017

Neetu Kapoor | Mijwan Summer 2017

Kajol | Mijwan Summer 2017

Kajol | Mijwan Summer 2017

Kiran Rao | Mijwan Summer 2017

Kiran Rao | Mijwan Summer 2017

Diana Penty | Mijwan Summer 2017

Diana Penty | Mijwan Summer 2017

Sushmita Sen | Mijwan Summer 2017

Sushmita Sen | Mijwan Summer 2017

Shreya Saran | Mijwan Summer 2017

Shreya Saran | Mijwan Summer 2017

Saiyami Kher | Mijwan Summer 2017

Saiyami Kher

Konkana Sen Sharma | Mijwan Summer 2017

Konkana Sen Sharma | Mijwan Summer 2017

Shibani Dandekar | Mijwan Summer 2017

Shibani Dandekar | Mijwan Summer 2017

Amyra Dastur | Mijwan Summer 2017

Amyra Dastur | Mijwan Summer 2017

2. Shabana Azmi & Namrata Goyal tell us how this glamorous night helps to empower women.

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We also chatted with power women Shabana Azmi and Namrata Goyal at @mijwan Listen to the powerful words they gave us, just in time for Women’s Day ??✊?#MijwanSummer2017

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3. Manish Malhotra reveals the secret behind curating his splendid collection.

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We’re here at Mijwan Welfare Society’s summer ’17 show to catch Manish Malhotra’s collection in collaboration with Shabana Azmi and Namrata Goyal. Don’t miss what Manish has to say about this incredibly important organization that’s helping to keep our traditions alive! @mijwan #MijwanSummer2017

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4. Shah Rukh Khan left us all in a daze with his catwalk strut.

Shah Rukh Khan | Mijwan Summer 2017
Shah Rukh Khan | Mijwan Summer 2017

5. Anushka Sharma looks breathtaking in this ethereal ensemble.

Anushka Sharma | Mijwan Summer 2017
Anushka Sharma | Mijwan Summer 2017

6. Check out the rest of the gorgeous collection here.

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

Mijwan Summer 2017

What a beautifully curated night to help the future of Mijwan. What do you love most about this show? Tell us in the comments below!