Manish Malhotra took a trip down memory lane and shared a major throwback. He posted on Instagram about winning his very first Filmfare Award in 1995 for the movie ‘Rangeela’.
He won the award for Best Costume Design, a category that was introduced that very year. The post included a black-and-white photo of him holding the trophy and a video of the winning moment.
In the clip, actress Rekha is seen handing him the award on stage — a special moment that still makes him nostalgic. He called it the start of costume design being seen as part of storytelling, not just dressing up actors.
Malhotra has been in the industry for over 30 years and has worked on iconic Bollywood films like ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. His designs have seen it all — drama, romance, action, and more.
In 2023, he took another big step and launched his own production house, Stage 5 Productions. The company has already rolled out titles like ‘Bun Tikki’ and ‘Ul Jalool Ishq’.
Today, fans still love his fashion sense and admire how he blends cinema and style. That first trophy? Just the beginning of a legendary run.