Actor , who gained prominence for playing Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies, stepped into the fashion spotlight as the showstopper for designer at 2026. Her runway appearance combined traditional Indian couture with contemporary styling, drawing attention to the actor’s growing presence beyond the screen.
Nitanshi wore a wine-coloured, embellished fishtail lehenga featuring a strapless blouse with an attached drape at the front-right side of the bodice.
The skirt followed a fitted silhouette through the waist, hips and upper thighs before flaring into a floor-length hem. Textured tiers of oversized metallic and plum paillettes covered the skirt, creating a shimmering effect as she walked the runway.
The actor accessorised the outfit with oxidised metallic cuffs on both wrists. Her beauty look remained understated, with pink blush, a berry-toned lip stain, warm eyeshadow and long lashes. She wore her hair in a middle parting, styled in loose, Hollywood-inspired waves.
The ensemble brought together Suneet Varma’s couture aesthetic and a contemporary interpretation of traditional Indian occasionwear.
Nitanshi Goel began her career in the entertainment industry at the age of nine. Born and brought up in Noida, she later moved to Mumbai to pursue acting.
Before gaining wider recognition through Laapataa Ladies, she appeared in television shows including Naagarjuna: Ek Yoddha, Karmaphal Daata Shani, Ishqbaaz, Daayan and Peshwa Bajirao.
Her role as Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies marked a significant moment in her career. According to the supplied account, when she was invited to audition for the role, she did not know that the film was directed by Kiran Rao and produced under Aamir Khan’s banner.
When she received a callback informing her that Aamir Khan wanted to see her, she initially thought it was a prank call.
To achieve a rugged look for her role, Nitanshi reportedly spent two to three hours daily under the sun for three months.
Nitanshi’s appearance at Lakmé Fashion Week adds a runway moment to a career that began in television and reached a wider audience with Laapataa Ladies.
