Manish Malhotra shares unseen video of late popstar Michael Jackson wearing sherwani designed by him: 'Made in 1 day and without measurements'

Sharing a throwback video on Instagram, Malhotra revealed that the outfit was crafted in just a day without any prior measurements.

Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling the time he styled music legend Michael Jackson in a modern sherwani for the 1998 Bollywood Awards in New York.

Sharing a throwback video on Instagram, Malhotra revealed that the outfit was crafted in just a day without any prior measurements.

The caption read, "Throwback: It was an Honour and so Exciting to be dressing Fabulous @michaeljackson at the Bollywood Awards was held in 1998 at Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York and I won a Costume Award for @karanjohar s #kuchkuchhotahai… When I got a message from Kamal Dhandona and the late S P Hinduja the sponsors of the show to dress #michealjackson I was thrilled and at that time 1998 wanted to blend a Global infusion into the traditional sherwani cut so .. worked on a shorter sherwani with trousers and a shawl / stoll in textured handloom with woven silk and brocade borders and all of it made in 1 day and without measurements.. #memoriesforlife."

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Manish shared that the award organizers approached him to design an outfit for Michael Jackson, the legendary artist behind hits like Thriller, Beat It, Smooth Criminal, and Billie Jean.

Several celebrities and netizens flooded the comment section, applauding the fashion designer for his impressive achievement. Actress Raveena Tandon wrote, "Wowwww that was amazing." Meanwhile, Urmila Matondkar and Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and actress Sophie Choudry reacted with red heart emojis. Actor Tiger Shroff commented, "Wowww the king."

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One fan wrote, "wow so lucky to dress the King of Pop the one and only Michael Jackson … you are so lucky @manishmalhotra05." Another fan commented, "You are a star Manish."

The video also captures Michael Jackson expressing gratitude to Manish Malhotra for the "wonderful costume." Earlier this year, in January, Malhotra marked his debut at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards ceremony.