Overview

• A viral March clip showed Bharuccha grabbing and shifting someone blocking her path during her NIF Global showstopper walk at Lakme Fashion Week 2025.
• The video triggered widespread criticism of her conduct on the ramp and raised questions about runway etiquette.
• Bharuccha told Yuvaa that the person she moved was a NIF class participant unfamiliar with runway positioning rather than a professional model.
• She added that backstage staff had directed her to return to center stage while loud music was playing, prompting her immediate action.
• During the finale, she wore a layered ensemble designed by 19-year-olds Ananya Mutta and Himanshi Garg for NIF Global.