Manish Malhotra

Manish Malhotra (born 5 December 1966) is an Indian fashion designer, couturier, costume stylist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and revivalist based in Mumbai, India.

The founder of the eponymous label, Manish Malhotra, he sometimes took part in the narration and scripting to develop film costumes. Malhotra received the Priyadarshini Memorial Award for his contribution to the fashion industry and the Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design in 1996 for the film Rangeela (1995).

Manish Malhotra has launched two other new ventures – Manish Malhotra High Jewellery and a film production company called Stage5 Production. As of January 2025, his net worth is estimated to be US$300 million. Malhotra has walked the Met Gala red carpet in Manhattan twice: in 2024 and 2025.

Costume design filmography

Awards

Filmfare Awards 1995 - Filmfare Award for Costume Design - Rangeela Filmfare Glamour & Style Award

Bollywood Movie Award 1999 Bollywood Award for Costume Design - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2002 Bollywood Awards Designer of Year - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Filmfare Awards South 2010 Filmfare Awards South for Costume Design - Enthiran

Iconic Gold Awards 2022 Iconic Gold Awards for Iconic Outstanding Contribution in Bollywood Fashion.