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The spectacular Variety India Launch took place in Mumbai on February 1, 2026, marking the unveiling of the magazine’s first-ever Indian cover. This historic cover featured Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar together, symbolically representing Indian cinema. Celebrating Variety’s official entry into India, the launch party saw an impressive turnout of top Bollywood celebrities. The red carpet was a dazzling display of glamour, fashion, and star power. Here’s a closer look at who wore what:
Salman Khan
Salman Khan arrived in a brown leather jacket with a crocodile-embossed texture, paired with beige trousers. His look struck the perfect balance between casual and commanding, exuding strong macho energy.
Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna
Power couple Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna made a stylish entrance. Akshay opted for a classic tailored suit with aviator shades, looking suave and charismatic. Twinkle elevated power dressing with a modern, avant-garde twist—her blazer featured golden structural accents, paired with a cut-out skirt.
Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur broke the monotony of dark evening wear with a warm-toned outfit. She wore a ruched mini dress that beautifully complemented her silhouette, styled with chunky gold jewellery including bracelets and earrings.
Rakul Preet Singh & Jackky Bhagnani
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani channelled classy elegance on the red carpet. While Jackky looked sharp in a dashing suit, Rakul stole the spotlight in an embroidered crop jacket paired with a midriff-baring, ruched silky navy-blue skirt.
Siddharth Chaturvedi
Actor Siddharth Chaturvedi, seen in the film Do Deewane Sheher Mein, made an appearance and won hearts with his stylish look at the event.
Sreeleela
Pushpa 2 actress Sreeleela wore a bow-inspired, structured dress with an oversized bow as the highlight. The plaid fabric added a whimsical, Pinterest-worthy, fairytale-like touch.
Shanaya Kapoor & Adarsh Gourav
Shanaya Kapoor looked chic in a green latex mini dress, while Adarsh Gourav opted for a monochrome black outfit with gold detailing. The duo will soon be seen together in the film Tu Yaa Main.
Sidharth Malhotra, Tiger Shroff & Babil Khan
Sidharth Malhotra, Tiger Shroff, and actor Babil Khan (son of Irrfan Khan) appeared in full black outfits. Though their color palette was the same, each brought a unique styling element—ranging from sleek silhouettes to layered accessories.
Mahima Chaudhry & Ariana
Mahima Chaudhry attended the event with her daughter Ariana Chaudhry. Mahima styled a cream saree with a floral embroidered jacket blouse, blending tradition with contemporary flair. Ariana looked regal in an olive-green heavily embroidered long outfit.
Rohit Saraf
Mismatched fame Rohit Saraf stuck to classic menswear, donning a refined suit. From the crisp silhouette to the neat tie, his look was a textbook example of formal eveningwear—proving you can never go wrong with a good suit.
Palak Tiwari
Styled by celebrity duo Victor and Sohail, Palak Tiwari turned heads in a strapless, body-fitted gown featuring a curved neckline with sequins and silver stonework. Diamond jewellery, open wavy hair, and soft glam makeup completed her elegant look.
Diana Penty & Vijay Varma
Diana Penty looked stunning in a black dress, while Vijay Varma also attended the party, bringing his signature effortless style.
Rupali Ganguly
Anupamaa fame Rupali Ganguly arrived in a green Indian three-piece set, keeping it graceful and traditional.
Other Celebrities in Attendance
The event also saw appearances by Arjun Kapoor, Isha Koppikar, Anya Singh, Alizeh Agnihotri, Shibani Dandekar, Imran Khan with partner Lekha Washington, Aahana Kumra, Sayani Gupta, Nakuul Mehta, Orry, Chitrangada Singh, Iulia Vantur, Pragya Kapoor, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ronit Roy with his wife, Sunny Leone with her husband, Marzi Pestonji, Tisca Chopra, Saiee Manjrekar, Lauren Gottlieb, Jasmine Sandlas, Kabir Khan, Munawar Faruqui, Anjali Anand, Zaheer Iqbal, Avinash Tiwary, Karan Tacker, Amruta Khanvilkar, Amaal Mallik, Bhuvan Bam, and many more.
The launch of Variety India truly turned into a memorable, star-studded night—where fashion, cinema, and celebrity power came together in grand style.
