Mumbai: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who walked the ramp at the 15th edition of a premier fashion tour in India, paid her tribute to late fashion designer Wendell Rodricks.
She said that he was the pioneer and a visionary of Indian fashion and he forever will be missed.
"It's only apt on a night like this, in the presence of so many luminaries from the Indian fashion industry that we remember Wendell Rodricks. He was the pioneer, he was a visionary of Indian fashion and he will always and forever be missed," Priyanka stated.
Rodricks was reportedly scheduled to showcase his work at the fashion event.
The hour-long event kickstarted with Priyanka walking the ramp. The actor also celebrated her decade long association with the larger than life fashion empire. The models then walked the ramp and showcased the latest offerings in Indian fashion. They further honoured the event's theme The Pride Of India which is aimed at portraying the blend of Indian cultures.
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Sharing her feeling on being a part of the event, Priyanka said: "I would like to welcome you at 15 years of a legacy. I am extremely excited to be here tonight. It is 15th edition of the BPFT. I have been fortunate enough to be with them for 10 years. This is my one decade anniversary as well."
On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in The White Tiger along with Rajkummar Rao.
With inputs from IANS.
