Last Friday, Manish Malhotra was busy planning his niece Rridhi's wedding to Tejas Talwalkar, the heir to the fitness brand, when calls from his B-town buddies and fashionista friends started pouring in, wishing him a happy 48th birthday. “I asked all of them to come over. Nearly all my model friends showed up which was incredible,“ said Manish, still exhausted after the impromptu soiree.

Even though there was a definite chill in the air, many of the pretty women, turned up in short, flirty outfits, perhaps as a salute to Manish who popularised the leg-baring numbers by packing Urmila Matondkar's wardrobe with them in Rangeela. The rangeeli herself made a rare appearance for her fave designer. So did mast mast Raveena Tandon, who chose a striped number for the outing.

However, Kajol couldn't make it because Ajay was unwell. “And Lolo (Karisma Kapoor) and Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) had prior commitments!“ Manish sighed, adding that even his darling students, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt were missing, but sent their best wishes. “It was a casual party with a gorgeous cake. But more than my birthday, the conversation revolved around my niece's wedding which will take place next week. The house is overflowing with flowers and gifts! It's been an extraordinary year and I'm humbled by all the love,“ he beamed.

Parineeti Chopra wore her heart on a loose top while Sonakshi Sinha was kitted out in polka dots. Karan Johar was all dressed up in a tuxedo and Kriti Sanon kept him company in a chic black gown.Ameesha Patel showed off her curves in a body-hugging play suit, blue plaster around her left ankle and pink peep-toes stilettos. The party went around till 3am with Gauri Khan, Yash and Avanti Birla, Nandita Mahtani, Ekta Kapoor, Richa Chadda and Aditi Rao Hydari joining in the fun.