Manish Malhotra launches his own production house: Kareena Kapoor, Kajol and others shower wishes

Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra recently took to his social media to announce that he has launched his own production house, to nurture artistic talent from all over the country. He wrote, “Ever since my childhood there’s a certain calling I’ve had for Clothes , Colours and Films . I was fascinated by fabrics, textures, and music and watched every film wide-eyed longing to be a part of Indian Cinema one day.My fascination with clothes led me to becoming a costume designer and then to starting my Label after many years.”

He carried on,“Today after gratifying 3 decades of being in the movies I Present to you STAGE5 Production .. A company that will nurture different artistic voices from all over and take pride in the diversity of stories, collaborating with directors, writers, artist who are not only talented but also have a unique new vision .. @stage5production.”

As soon as the announcement was made, friends from B town rushed to wish their favourite designer. Kareena Kapoor took to her IG stories and wrote, "So so happy for you my darling Manu love you...youuu the bestest.” Meanwhile, Karan Johar wrote, “Manish...More power to you...You are a mega achiever in fashion...and films are your passion...Stage 5 will be a testament of that passion...can't wait to see this journey unfold...”


This apart, Kajol commented on his post, while Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan and many others dropped heart emojis.
Manish is friends with many celebs in tinsel town and was recently spotted partying with Kriti Sanon as she bagged the National Award for Best Actress for her movie 'Mimi'. Kriti, who shared the award with Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi had posted, "Elated, overwhelmed, grateful. Still sinking in...pinching myself...this has actually happened! The National Award for Best Actress for Mimi! Thank you to the Jury who considered my performance worthy of the most prestigious award! It means the world to me!"