Ranveer Singh & Kriti Sanon offers prayers at Varanasi, walk the ramp at Namo Ghat

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon and fashion designer Manish Malhotra were recently spotted in the holy city of Varanasi. They visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer prayers, before walking the ramp for Malhotra on the banks of Varanasi.

Both the stars were seen flaunting traditional wear at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. The ‘Crew’ actress looked glorious in a golden-coloured kurta and pajama, while the ‘Bajirao Mastani’ star looked like a million bucks in a pristine white khadi kurta. In an interview with ANI, Singh revealed that he was a devotee of Lord Shiva and had always wanted to visit the temple. “I cannot express in words the experience I have had today. Lifelong I have been a devotee of lord Shiva and I have come here for the first time. Next time I want to come here along with my mother.”

Ranveer & Kriti Walk The Ramp

The two stars also walked the ramp for Malhotra on the banks of the river Ganga. Titled ‘Banarasi Saree: A Tapestry Of Indian Culture & Craftsmen’, the fashion show took place at the Namo Ghat in Varanasi.

Sanon looked ravishing in a fiery red Benarasi silk lehenga. She completed the regal look with a sheer golden dupatta and a maang-tika. Singh looked dashing in a golden silk kurta which he paired with a black dhoti and a matching shawl.

Singh appeared ecstatic about the event and told ANI, that walking on the banks of river Ganga “felt better than walking at Mumbai’s five-star banquet.”

Sanon waxed poetic about the Benarasi saree and stated that these sarees need to be promoted all across the country and outside of India as well. “"I always wanted to wear something handwoven which is symbolic of our heritage and culture... The best part about the Banarasi saree is that the weavers weave only one saree of a kind. It takes days to weave one piece... This thing should be taken out to the world. I am glad that I could be part of this initiative. Kashi is a very good example of Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi... Even after a lot of redevelopment that Kashi has seen in the last 10 years, the soul of Kashi is still the same…” she told ANI.

On the work front, Singh will star in ‘Don 3’. A sequel to the 2011 film ‘Don 2’, the movie will also mark Farhan Akhtar’s directorial comeback.

Sanon was recently seen in two movies ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisi Uljha Jiya’ and ‘Crew’. Both movies were successful. She will next be seen in the mystery thriller ‘Do Patti’.