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Designer Vikram Phadnis's father dies; Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, Zoya Akhtar, and others at prayer meet

Updated on: 18 August,2025 02:57 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Filmmaker and fashion designer Vikram Phadnis recently held a prayer meet for his father. The event was attended by a host of Bollywood celebrities including Gauri and Suhana Khan, Zoya Akhtar and more

Designer Vikram Phadnis's father dies; Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, Zoya Akhtar, and others at prayer meet

Bollywood celebs at prayer meet for Vikram Phadnis's father (PC/ Yogen Shah)

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Fashion designer and filmmaker Vikram Phadnis recently lost his father. He held a prayer meet on Sunday, August 17, in memory of his father. Several members from the film industry arrived to offer their condolences to Vikram and stand by him during this difficult time. From Zoya Akhtar and Suniel Shetty to Farah Khan, many celebrities attended to show their support to Phadnis in his period of grieving.

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Among the film personalities spotted at the prayer meet for Vikram Phadnis’ father were Suhana Khan, Farah Khan, Gauri Khan, Zoya Akhtar, Shweta Bachchan, Huma Qureshi, and more. Amrita Arora was seen arriving with her mother, while Shweta was accompanied by her son and actor Agastya Nanda. Saiyami Kher was also present at the gathering.



 
 
 
 
 
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Suniel Shetty and Bobby Deol arrived with their respective wives, Mana Shetty and Tanya Deol. Actor Farhan Akhtar was accompanied by his wife Shibani Dandekar.

Veteran action director Sham Kaushal was also seen at the prayer gathering. Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi appeared emotional during the event honoring Vikram Phadnis’ father.

 
 
 
 
 
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Who is Vikram Phadnis?

Vikram Phadnis has been a part of the fashion and film industry for over 30 years now. His father was a significant source of strength throughout his career. 

Phadnis has made a remarkable place for himself in the industry with his creative vision and versatility in the field of fashion. He rose to popularity in the fashion world with his glamorous yet elegant designs, becoming a go-to designer for many Bollywood celebrities and film projects. Over the years, he has styled some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Aishwarya Rai, and many more. He has also showcased his collections at prestigious fashion weeks in India and abroad. Known for blending traditional Indian aesthetics with modern sensibilities, his creations are celebrated for their richness, detail, and timeless appeal. Expanding his creative journey, Phadnis also ventured into filmmaking, directing the Marathi film Hrudayantar in 2017, which received critical acclaim. Today, he continues to be a respected name in both fashion and cinema.

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