Neetu Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Navya Nanda And Genelia Deshmukh among stars at Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla 40 years celebration

Mumbai witnessed a spectacular evening of fashion, glamour and nostalgia as legendary designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla celebrated 40 years of their iconic creative partnership. The star-studded celebration brought together some of the biggest names from Bollywood and the fashion world, with Neetu Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Mukul Dev, Genelia Deshmukh, Riteish Deshmukh, Madhoo, Navya Nanda, Kusha Kapila and Mugdha Godse among the many celebrities spotted at the grand event.

The evening was a fitting celebration of a design house that has spent four decades redefining Indian couture through intricate craftsmanship, maximalist aesthetics and an unmistakable sense of grandeur. Long-time friends, muses and admirers of the designers turned up dressed to impress, adding their own glamour to a night that was every bit as extravagant as the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla universe.

Among the most anticipated appearances were Sonam Kapoor, Navya Nanda and Neetu Kapoor, who have all shared strong associations with fashion and the designers over the years. Their presence added a sense of nostalgia to the celebration, while actors including Genelia Deshmukh, Riteish Deshmukh, Madhoo, Mukul Dev, Kusha Kapila and Mugdha Godse brought plenty of star power to the guest list. The evening quickly became a visual treat as celebrities posed for the cameras in striking couture looks.

The celebration also featured a nostalgic fashion preview that paid tribute to the designers’ remarkable journey. Some of the original Indian models associated with the brand returned to the runway, with Rahul Dev and Rakshanda Khan among those walking the ramp. Their return transformed the fashion presentation into a walk down memory lane, celebrating the people who were part of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla’s early years while showcasing the enduring influence of their work.

A major highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Mubarak Baug, the designers’ spectacular new cultural destination in South Mumbai. Located inside the century-old heritage Framjee Cawasjee Institute in Dhobi Talao, the 20,000-square-foot space goes far beyond a conventional fashion boutique. Conceived through their design vertical A Wonder Room, it brings together fashion, art, architecture and craftsmanship under one lavish roof.

Mubarak Baug has been designed as a physical celebration of Indian maximalism, featuring gilded surfaces, antique Gujarati jharokhas, a brass Mumbai skyline and a dramatic stepwell-inspired amphitheatre. The space also houses more than 250 craft swatches, a dedicated diamond jewellery room and significant pieces from the designers’ fashion archive. One of the most fascinating exhibits is Madhuri Dixit’s actual Chandramukhi ghagra from Devdas, giving visitors a rare connection to one of Bollywood’s most iconic costume moments.

With its glamorous guest list, nostalgic runway and breathtaking new cultural space, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla’s 40th anniversary celebration proved to be much more than a fashion event. It was a celebration of four decades of friendship, creativity, Indian craftsmanship and cinematic glamour. As generations of actors, models and fashion enthusiasts came together under one roof, the evening served as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary cultural footprint the designer duo has created since beginning their journey in 1986.