Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur turn show-stoppers for Manish Malhotra

With young stars Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapoor on the ramp showcasing opulent costumes, ace designer Manish Malhotra presented his latest bridal collection at the ongoing India Couture Week (ICW) in Delhi on July 19. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Titled 'Portraits', an ode to femininity and heritage, the line was an amalgamation of classic with the modern, using vintage motifs in new patterns that represented neo-brides. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

"It is the first time that Alia and Aditya have come together. You need your muses to be people of today... Stars of today. Both of them are good looking, glamorous, fashionable and stylish," Manish said talking about Alia and Aditya. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Alia, who is basking in the success of her latest release 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', strutted down the grand runway confidently in a red velvet lehenga-choli. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

While Aditya, 28, looked dapper in an ornate gold embroidered kurta teamed with an off-white parallel pajama. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

"Walking for Manish Malhotra is a big deal for me. I am very happy that I got to walk for Manish, said Alia. While Aditya also echoed Alia's sentiments, saying he was nervous about walking on the ramp but the moment he put on Manish's creations, he felt confident. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Manish Malhotra's all time favourite actress Urmila Matondkar also walked the ramp in a turquoise blue attire. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

'Gangs of Wasseypur' actress Huma Qureshi walked in a maroon outfit. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

The clothes in this collection had zari coupled with elaborate thread works which were set against the backdrop of silks, velvets and tulles. The colour palate ranged from beige, rust, midnight blue, emerald to ruby red. (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)