After five years, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the ramp for Manish Malhotra

<p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 1.jpg"></p><p>With Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the ramp and Bollywood glitterati in the front row, ace designer Manish Malhotra's show was a befitting grand finale of the Amazon India Couture Week here tonight, which also marked his silver jubilee as a costume designer.<br><br>Titled 'The Empress Story', the collection was reminiscent of the old world charm from the 1950s, when western fashion was being revolutionised and fashion shows had a sense of an intimate experience and luxury. Leading the brigade of empresses was Aishwarya, who looked regal in a chocolate brown floor length, voluminous gown teamed with a sequined shrug.<br><br>She sauntered down the ramp as her mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan, veteran actress Shabana Azmi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sophie Choudhry, Kriti Sanon, sarod player Ayaan Ali, boxer-actor Vijendra Singh, cheered on from the front row.<br><br>"Manish is a very special person. It was great walking the ramp for him. I have known Manish for a long time. He visualises clothes like no one. His visual presentation is amazing. It is a visual treat. Another reason I like to collaborate with Manish is because we both share passion and sincerity for our respective work," Aishwarya told reporters after the show.<br><br>This was Aishwarya's comeback to the fashion ramp after a gap of five years. Coincidentally, the last time the 'Jazbaa' star walked the runway was also for the designer back in 2010 at the Couture Week. "This is familiar turf for me. I have been part of this platform for the longest time now. There was so much positive energy. I enjoyed it a lot. It never felt like I was gone for a while," the former Miss World said.<br><br>Malhotra presented a preview of his limited edition 'Manish Malhotra London Label'. He also commemorated the successful completion of 10 years of his label 'Manish Malhotra'. Congratulating the designer on his feat, Aishwarya said, "Manish has done very well for himself and people all over the world, especially brides, would want to wear his creations in weddings, parties.</p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 6.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 7.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 2.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 3.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 4.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 8.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya manish malhotra 9.jpg"></p><p>Earlier in the day, Aishwarya was snapped at Mumbai airport while catching a flight to Delhi for the Manish Malhotra show. She kept her travel look simple in a white V neck top, black pants and teamed it up with beige loafers and matching bag. She completed her look with gold chain and chic sunglasses.</p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya airport 1.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya airport 2.jpg"></p><p><img src="http://dd508hmafkqws.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/styles/article_node_view/public/aishwarya airport 3.jpg"></p>