Mumbai: Indian-American actor Kal Penn is set to host a star-studded gala on Sunday, celebrating the 25th edition of Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India..Presented by Lakme, FDCI and Reliance Brands, the event will see over 30 celebrated designers and iconic Lakme faces come together for the milestone celebration.
.Keeping up with the spirit of fashion, Penn -- regarded as one of the first Indian-origin actors in Hollywood -- will host the gala wearing an outfit by celebrity-favourite designer Manish Malhotra..
The actor, popular for films such as Van Wilder, The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise as well as TV series House and Designated Survivor, said he had a fitting session with Malhotra on Friday.."He's dressing me for the gala.
I've been a huge fan of his for a long time. I mean, iconic legend, right? You go into his building..
. it's not even just one tiny studio, it's an entire building..
I have been conscious about staying true to myself: Tara Sutaria."Working with him on whether it's a high-end couture look or it's his incredible streetwear line, you've got all of these conversations happening," Penn told PTI on the sidelines of LFW X FDCI here..
The actor-producer, whose real name is Kalpen Suresh Modi, came to India in January to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival and then flew back home to New York to wrap some work..His last two days, Penn said, have mostly been about rehearsing for the fashion week, which concludes on Su.