India’s Fashion Icon: Manish Malhotra on Couture, Culture & Showcasing Indian Heritage Worldwide

On this episode of the GDP Podcast, we bring to you Manish Malhotra, the legendary fashion designer who has redefined style in India and taken it to the global stage. In this inspiring conversation, he shares his remarkable journey, from dressing Bollywood icons to showcasing Indian craftsmanship at international platforms like the Met Gala. He reflects on taking his collection global, the growing respect for Indian fashion worldwide, and how ‘Make in India’ is empowering designers to showcase handloom and heritage to the world. Manish Malhotra also speaks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style and embrace of Khadi & handloom, and his vision for the future of Indian textiles, one where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. Watch the full conversation now and discover how India’s fashion story is inspiring the world. #ManishMalhotra #MakeInIndia #IndianFashion #GDPpodcast 00:00:00 – Manish Malhotra's Untold Story 00:00:11 – The Secret to Being Special in a Crowded World 00:04:07 – Childhood Days: A Simple Family & a Love for Films 00:06:25 – When His Teacher Complained About His Fashion Sense! 00:09:12 – Starting His Career in a Boutique: A Self-Taught Journey 00:12:27 – The Early Breakthrough That Changed Bollywood Costumes 00:18:46 – How New-Age Cinema Created Fresh Opportunities 00:23:40 – Working with His Idol, Yash Chopra 00:26:27 – From Film Costumes to a Global Fashion Brand 00:27:22 – Facing Criticism & Creating the “Showstopper” Trend 00:30:49 – The Last 10 Years: Indian Fashion Goes Global 00:35:37 – How PM Modi is Championing Indian Textiles 00:38:17 – The Spiritual Experience of His Namo Ghat Fashion Show 00:41:28 – Taking ‘Make In India’ to the World Stage 00:43:49 – The Future is Khadi: Making It Cool & Global 00:46:16 – Empowering 500+ Women Artisans with the Mijwan Foundation 00:49:16 – Q&A: Business Lessons No School Will Teach You 00:54:50 – Success Secrets REVEALED: Work Ethic, Relationships & No Gossip! 01:04:40 – The Incredible Story