Bhumi Pednekar makes New York Fashion Week runway debut for Nazranaa’s SS27

Bhumi Pednekar made a stunning impression at New York Fashion Week, showcasing a stunning maroon lehenga that exuded royalty. The lehenga boasted exquisite craftsmanship with intricate stonework, beads, and zari, drawing inspiration from the revered Belur Math. The unveiling of Nazranaa's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Samskriti 2.0, paid homage to Indian heritage, emphasizing architecture, spirituality, and intellectual traditions. Pednekar's graceful presence seamlessly merged Indian culture with contemporary fashion on the runway.

Bhumi Pednekar is no stranger to the Indian fashion circuit, having walked several homegrown runways over the years. Now, the actress has taken that fashion moment overseas with her international runway debut at New York Fashion Week, where she closed Nazranaa's SS27 show in an exquisite red look inspired by an Indian temple.Watch the ramp walk below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nazranaa (@nazranaanj) Bhumi Pednekar’s desi show-stopping moment at NYFWBhumi turned showstopper for Nazranaa’s latest collection, Samskriti 2.0, in New York, walking the runway in a stunning red velvet lehenga called the Belur Math Lehenga. Inspired by the Shri Ramakrishna Temple at Belur Math, the design reflects its philosophy of finding beauty in diversity.According to the designer, the temple represents the concept of “universal faith”, bringing together influences associated with Hindu temples, mosques and churches within a single architectural expression.Rani Mukerji Takes Indian Saree To Front Row At Sabyasachi's New York Fashion Week Show In Chic Black Look The flared velvet skirt was decked up with shimmering embellishment and intricate silver embroidery. Floral and traditional motifs were worked across the silhouette, giving the lehenga its rich, festive finish.The most meaningful detail, however, was the swan placed at the centre of the skirt. According to the designer, the swan represents the Paramatman, or Supreme Self, and appears at the heart of the emblem designed by Swami Vivekananda. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anip Patel (@mondayswithmohan) The lehenga skirt was paired with a matching fitted blouse, featuring a sweetheart neckline and delicate straps that added a contemporary touch to the traditional ensemble.Instead of wearing the dupatta in a conventional drape, she styled the sheer red fabric in a cape-like manner, wrapping it around her arms and allowing it to trail behind her as she walked.Indian Designer Sabyasachi Returns To New York Fashion Week After Nearly 18 Years, Supermodel Christy Turlington Opens Show In Denim And Gold JewelsWith an outfit this elaborate, the jewellery had to match its scale. Bhumi completed the ensemble with statement diamond jewellery, including a prominent necklace, stud earrings, a sleek maang tikka and bold kadas.Her beauty look followed the same polished mood. She wore a luminous base with defined eyes, rosy cheeks and glossy lips, keeping the makeup radiant rather than overly dramatic. Her hair was styled in middle-parted braids, adding another traditional touch while keeping the overall look neat and runway-ready.