Bollywood wishes celebrity designer Manish Malhotra on 54th birthday

As fashion maestro Manish Malhotra turned 54 on Saturday, his friends and fellow celebrities came in unison to extend their warm wishes.

Apart from his coveted bridalwear, Malhotra is known for his work as a costume designer for top stars in Bollywood movies such as ‘Mohabbatein’, ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, ‘Om Shanti Om’ and ‘Happy New Year’. He has even won the IIFA Award for best costume multiple times. In an interview with Gulf News in 2017, Malhotra talked about his legacy in Bollywood. "These are 27 years of successful films, big actors and lots of firsts in terms of style, design and narrative. And till date, I continue to do this. I was once designing for Sridevi and now I am designing for her daughter [Jhanvi Kapoor] for her first film, who is all of 19," he said.

Actress Katrina Kaif wished Bollywood’s trendsetter with an Instagram story captioned, “My darling @manishmalhotra05 there is nobody like u- most amazing example of how to respect your work and never be complacent.... simply a master- here’s to many many more amazing things together.”

The Kapoor sister duo — Kareena and Karisma — also shared their birthday wished for the fashion designer via social media. Kareena wrote on Instagram: “Happy birthday to my forever friend and brother @manishmalhotra05. From twirling in shawls at Lolo’s shoot to red leather pants to patiala salwars to our sequence sarees... your place in my life is very special... have the best time ever.”

Young actress Ananya Pandey posted a heartfelt birthday wish for the designer with a picture on Instagram story and wrote, “HAPPY BDAY TO THE BEST BEST BEST! WARMEST, LOVELIEST, my forever FAVOURITE @manishmalhotra05.”

Actress Kiara Advani, too extended wishes, taking to her Instagram story. She wrote: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST FABULOUS HUMAN BEING IN MY LIFE! SENDING YOU LOTS OF LOVE AND POSITIVITY MANISHMALHOTRA05.”

‘Luka Chuppi’ star Kriti Sanon wished her “hawt friend” and wrote, “The man who’s ageing backwards!! Gettin younger every year! Happiest Birthday @manishmalhotra05 You look hawt! Lots of love always.”

Actress Shilpa Shetty extended warm wishes to Malhotra with a sweet note: “Celebrating the magician who doesn’t cast his spell but weaves them. Happiest birthday to you, my dearest @manishmalhotra05 You only deserve the best, you beautiful soul. Stay amazing! #FriendsLikeFamily #blessed #gratitude.”