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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Last updated on: September 14, 2012 19:56 IST

Image: Ankita Shorey for Jyotsna Tiwari
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Designs by Jyotsna Tiwari and Narendra Kumar Ahmed were showcased on Day Two of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week in Mumbai yesterday. Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Luxurious offerings by designers Jyotsna Tiwari and Narendra Kumar Ahmed glided down the runway on the second day of Bridal Week, currently underway in Mumbai.

Tiwari's 'Mystical Romance', a collection of pre-draped saris, anarkalis, lehengas and some fusion pieces kicked off the proceedings; Miss India 2011 and event ambassador Ankita Shorey was seen first, wearing a white net and silk layered one-shoulder gown with gold zari work.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Jyotsna Tiwari creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Next up was this royal blue chiffon and crepe number, with gold bodice.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Sucheta Sharma for Jyotsna Tiwari
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Sucheta Sharma looked radiant in a yellow tulle ghagra and lace dupatta, set off by a sparkling contrast choli.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Anjali Lavania for Jyotsna Tiwari
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Posing in a fuschia sari gown, Anjali Lavania was a picture of cocktail elegance.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Alesia Raut for Jyotsna Tiwari
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Traditional red came to the fore with Alesia Raut strutting her stuff in a striking red lehenga.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Jyotsna Tiwari creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

The designer offered up several unique creations like this orange drape with a rich velour jacket choli -- note how the pallav is draped from inside of it instead of conventionally.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Jyotsna Tiwari creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Rich yellow silk embroidered with gold makes a statement.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Jyotsna Tiwari creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Tiwari shifts to the churidaar-kameez with this vibrant affair, set off by a netted neckline.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Jyotsna Tiwari
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Nethra Raghuraman oozes perfection in this gorgeous white and red emsemble.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Diva Dhawan for Jyotsna Tiwari
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Diva Dhawan is ravishing in this red cascading ghagra, set off by a bordered dupatta and blouse.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Kavita Kharayat for Jyotsna Tiwari
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Another breathtaking design featuring traditional cuts and colours is seen on Kavita Kharayat.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Rachel Bayros for Jyotsna Tiwari
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Rachel Bayros offers another dose of ethnic elan in this beautiful bridal, rich with embroidery.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Sonakshi Sinha for Jyotsna Tiwari
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

All eyes are on Sonakshi Sinha as she takes to the runway in the showstopping creation, which is nothing if not opulent.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Jyotsna Tiwari creations
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

The designer's line is showcased in its entirety as the show draws to a close.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotsna Tiwari
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

And finally, Tiwari steps out alongside her celebrity muse to bask in the adulation.

But don't go away yet -- there's was a lot more ramp action at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week!

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Saif Ali Khan
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Saif Ali Khan put in a surprise appearance between the showings, looking dapper in a white jacket and pants. The actor was performing brand ambassador duties and made quite an entrance, accompanied by fireworks and models dancing to peppy music.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Sucheta Sharma for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Narendra Kumar Ahmed showcased his collection next, inspired by classical ballet traditions as well as the Russian classical music of esteemed composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.

It's worth noting that this is the designer's first-ever bridal line and he didn't disappoint, presenting beautiful ethnic creations for both women and men.

Sucheta Sharma opened the show in this champagne and gold ensemble, a delicate tulle underlay setting off its front-fastening choli and tasteful embroidery.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Namit Khanna for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
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Namit Khanna stepped out in this intricate kurta, teamed with a black jacket for men.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Narendra Kumar Ahmed creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

This rich corset and pebble-sequinned sari took everyone's breath away.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Narendra Kumar Ahmed creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Sparkling florals took centrestage with this gorgeous printed fusion piece.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Narendra Kumar Ahmed creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

It was all about lovely lemon lace with this two-layered empire-waisted outfit.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Anchal Kumar for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
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Anchal Kumar looks demure and delicate in a long, regal ethnic jacket.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Freddy Daruwala for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
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Freddy Daruwala models a dashing off-white sherwani with both embossed and sequinned patterns.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Surelee Joseph for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
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Amazing aqua tones are carried off in style by Surelee Joseph -- and don't miss that the pallav is tucked into the blouse once more. Are we looking at a new trend, perhaps?

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
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Nethra Raghuraman is a strapless stunner in this flowing red gown.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Narendra Kumar Ahmed creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

It's not often one sees a red sherwani, but Nari executes this one amazingly well.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Shruti Agarwal for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

For those who don't like to flash the flesh, Shruti Agarwal shows off a pretty ghagra and jacket combo.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: A Narendra Kumar Ahmed creation
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

This three-tiered affair in deep maroon and red will ensure that all eyes remain on the bride.

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IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Rachel Bayros for Narendra Kumar Ahmed
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Rachel Bayros presents the last outfit from the line, a very traditional lehenga.

IMAGES: Sonakshi, Saif and more ramp stunners!

Image: Narendra Kumar Ahmed creations
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com

Nari's muses take one final turn together before sailing back into the wings.

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