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New Delhi: The audience erupted in applause and cheers when Shweta Nanda, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's daughter, walked the ramp for Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, overshadowing Australian pacer Brett Lee who was also modelling for the designer duo..

Shweta Nanda, daughter of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, also walked the ramp at the show on Sunday.Jani and Khosla's collection comprised modish traditional Indian- and western-wear. It is no secret that the designers are a hot favourite of the Bacchan family and Shweta, donning a three-dimensional lotus motif dress, carried off herself gracefully on the ramp last night while Brett, wearing a beige dhoti and off-white sherwani showed the world that his skills go beyond the popping crease.

"I loved the drama, the dazzle and the lotus. It makes you feel special and the clothes gave me the confidence," Shweta said after the show.

Echoing similar sentiments, Lee who also launched his fashion label at the couture week, said, "I am honoured to walk the ramp for them and they have used amazing materials".

"I'll wear this dress when I play against India next time," he jokingly said.

Jani and Khosla, returning to capital after four years paid a tribute to Hollywood glam dolls Madonna, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue, with their collection,

"For the first time we have tried to be experimental,funky and avant-garde with a new concept. We thought it would be fun and the response has been good. Its timeless elegance meets here and now, in your face, rock chick glamour," said Jani.

"This is 21st Century India in all her myriad glory.There's all the tehzeeb of the past tinged with a tongue in cheek nonchalance," said Khosla.

The designers admit they prepared for the show in 12 hours and the dancers on the ramp made it all the more special, though they wanted to have them in more numbers.

The designer duo was showcasing in the capital after a gap of four years. Abu and Sandeep celebrated their long innings in the fashion world by showcasing their new ensemble titled Almost 24 this time.

The line had sensual saris, heavily embroidery empire line jackets, smart dresses and free-flowing gowns.

The range was divided into three different themes - Abaan, a journey through floral thread embroidery; Sonaar, a homage to Sonar Kella, the book and film by Satyajit Ray; and Shabb, a gothic black form.

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