Akanksha Puri Dazzles as Runway Showstopper

Akanksha Puri turned heads as a showstopper in this stunning blue-and-cream embroidered ensemble with pearl details and statement earrings, captured during Chandigarh Times Fashion Week. The glamorous look perfectly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern runway flair. The Indore-born actress and model began her film career with the 2013 Tamil action-comedy Alex Pandian. She made her Hindi debut in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Calendar Girls (2015) as Nandita Menon.

Her multilingual filmography includes Malayalam’s Praise the Lord (2014), Kannada’s Lodde (2015), Tamil’s Action (2019), Bhojpuri projects, and the 2025 Hindi film So Long Valley (as Riya). On television, she is best known for portraying Goddess Parvati in Vighnaharta Ganesh. She has also appeared in web series such as Inspector Avinash, Honey Trap Squad, and Dons & Darlings, and was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. Ongoing and recent work includes OTT projects and further film roles. From air hostess to multi-industry star, Akanksha continues to shine on both screen and runway. #showstopper #fashion #runway #foryou #akankshapuri Thanks @iifdedu@timesfashionweek @chandigarhtimesfashionweekHair @hairfyvivekMake up @rajamakeoverPr @planetmediaprPicture credit @72mmproduction

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