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Nushrratt Bharuccha Explains Runway Move: ‘She Was a Designer Trainee, Not a Model’

In her June 1 interview, Bharuccha said a backstage cue under booming stage music compelled her to clear her path during her Lakme Fashion Week showstopper.

Nushrratt Bharuccha talked about facing backlash for the runway video.
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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.