Sohail Khan Turns Showstopper, Sets the Ramp on Fire with His Signature Swag at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026

Fashion Week evenings are often about poise and polish, but every once in a while, a showstopper turns the ramp into a full-blown celebration - and that’s exactly what happened at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2026, when designer duo Riyaz and Reshma Gangji marked 30 years of their label Libas with a showcase steeped in heritage, glamour and unapologetic fun.

Actor Sohail Khan and actress Anupriya Goenka walked as showstoppers for the evening, but it was Sohail’s departure from the usual stoic ramp walk that had the audience cheering. Instead of sticking to a straight, serious stride, he broke into spontaneous dance moves midway through his walk, turning what could have been a standard finale into one of the night’s most talked-about moments.

The collection itself was a tribute to craftsmanship and history. Designer Riyaz Gangji drew on the grandeur of ancient Egyptian aesthetics and wove it together with Indian textile traditions, resulting in pieces that balanced opulence with wearability - a signature that has kept Libas relevant across three decades in an industry known for fleeting trends.

Speaking about the experience, Sohail Khan said the joy of the evening came from not having to choose between performance and presentation. “The highlight of this show was the combination of ramp walking, dancing and having fun. There are so many fashion shows, but the sheer enjoyment and excitement here made it something new and different,” he said.

The actor also opened up about stepping back onto the ramp after a considerable gap, admitting that it pushed him well outside his comfort zone. Rather than let that unfamiliarity show, he leaned into it, using his natural ease and screen presence to turn nerves into entertainment - a move that resonated strongly with the audience.

Anupriya Goenka brought her own understated glamour to the evening, complementing the collection’s regal undertones with quiet confidence, rounding off a showcase that managed to honour Libas’s three-decade legacy while still feeling spontaneous and alive.

With veteran craftsmanship meeting Bollywood’s star power, the Libas anniversary show proved that a fashion week finale doesn’t have to be purely ceremonial - sometimes, the best tribute to 30 years of design is simply letting loose and having fun on the ramp.