Fashion flashback: When Asha Bhosle absolutely owned Manish Malhotra’s fashion show at 79 and overshadowed Priyanka Chopra
Published on: April 14, 2026, 2 p.m. | Source: Times of India
The fashion industry has always been obsessed with scripted glamour, youth, and bling symmetry. But one woman rewrote the rules without a care in the world, shining brightly with her magical voice and fashionable walk. Without any rehearsal, intention, or permission, the nation’s Indipop queen, Asha Bhosle, gave birth to the term ‘age inclusivity’ before it was even a word in the fashion industry. It came to light when the late singer walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra at the age of 79 with Priyanka Chopra.
