Akshay Kumar Shines on the Ramp at India Couture Week 2025

After strutting down the runway for the designers, Akshay took a moment to chat with the media around 11 PM, humorously acknowledging that he was out past his usual bedtime.

“Thank you very much. I will speak in Hindi. Aap sabhi logo ka bhaut bhaut dhanyawad, jitne bhi yahan log aaye, aur media. (Looking at his watch) Kaafi late nahi ho gaya hai?” Akshay joked, eliciting laughter from the gathered press.

The star was in a playful mood. When a photographer remarked, “Dilli mein chalta hai sir,” Akshay humorously replied, “Tabhi haal dekh tera.”

Making his return to the runway after many years, Akshay's comeback was certainly memorable.

Sporting an elegant ivory bandhgala sherwani, he looked dapper, showcasing a blend of traditional and modern style with his black sunglasses and silver juti, complementing the designers’ theme, Raj Mahal Bijoux – The Palace of Jewels.

Reflecting on his return to the runway after a 12-year hiatus, Akshay shared, “Actually, after a long time I’m doing this walk, ramp walk. Mujhe yaad hai, aaj se kariban 12 saal pehle, maine ek baar ramp walk kiya tha, maine inhi ke saath kiya tha. And it’s been an honour doing that.”

He praised the designers, models, and the entire team for their hard work that goes into organizing a show.

“I have enjoyed each and every bit of it. Specially, maine dekha hai ki kitna hardwork jaata hai ek show karne ke liye, organise karne ke liye aur 25 minute ke andar poora ka poora khatam ho jaata hai. Log itna saj dhaj ke aate hain aur 25 minute ke andar poora show khatam ho jaata hai. But, I just want to tell you that Shane and Falguni, the way they present themselves in such an international way, I think they have made India so proud.”

On the acting front, Akshay is set to appear soon in Priyadarshan’s film Bhooth Bangla, along with Haiwaan and Hera Pheri 3, both directed by the acclaimed Priyadarshan.