At fashion shows, all eyes usually land on the celebrity showstopper. The flashbulbs go off, the internet goes wild, and the designer gets their fair share of star-studded attention. But sometimes—just sometimes—a professional model walks by, and everyone can’t help but say, Wait… who’s that?
That’s exactly what happened when Janhvi Kapoor walked for designer Rahul Mishra at a recent fashion event. Dressed in a stunning ensemble from Mishra’s couture line, Janhvi no doubt looked glamorous. But it wasn’t just her walk that had people talking—it was the way a fellow model, Tamanna Katoch, seemingly outshined the star without needing the star status.
As one social media user boldly pointed out: “The model walking right behind Janhvi owned the ramp. Poise, power, grace.”
Let’s be honest—runway walking is an art, and not everyone who’s camera-ready can pull it off with the same finesse. Tamanna, with her striking posture and fluid movement, reminded us exactly what professional modeling brings to the table.
To be clear, this isn’t a takedown of Janhvi—or any celeb, really. In fact, over the past few months, Bollywood stars like Ananya Panday, Ishaan Khatter, and more have been taking over the role of showstopper for major designers. It’s become part of the formula—stars = headlines, after all.
But here’s the thing: modeling is a craft, and models have been working it long before the red carpet glitz came to the runway.
So when did it become more about celebrity than skill?
Interestingly, the concept of a celebrity showstopper is almost uniquely Indian. In most international fashion shows—whether it’s Paris, Milan, or New York—models are the main attraction. The focus is squarely on the garments, the craftsmanship, and the designer’s storytelling through fashion. But in India, celebrities have long been used to bring media attention and eyeballs to a show.
According to industry insiders, it’s a smart PR move. A star walking the ramp guarantees clicks, press, and social buzz—especially when it’s someone with a huge following like Janhvi. But it also raises the question: Is star power overshadowing the actual talent that’s meant to be highlighted, like the designer’s work and the models showcasing it?
And hey, no shade to the stars—Janhvi looked great. But the whole moment showed us something we don’t talk about enough: in a world obsessed with star power, are we overlooking the very people who make fashion what it is—models?
Because here’s the thing, professional models like Tamanna Katoch train for years to perfect that walk. The balance, the poise, the rhythm—it’s not something you just pick up on a movie set or a red carpet. And yet, they rarely get the spotlight. While celebrities bring in buzz, models bring the technique—and sometimes, it’s their performance that makes you notice the outfit even more.
Tamanna Katoch’s walk wasn’t loud or flashy—it was confident and elegant. And honestly, that’s what a showstopper should be.
So maybe it’s time for the fashion world to flip the script. Let models have their moment. Let their skill, training, and presence take center stage—without needing a celebrity filter. Sometimes, the real showstopper is already on the runway. You just have to look beyond the spotlight.
