Hyderabad, Dec. 4 -- When a young woman from Hyderabad opens a fashion show for Chanel in New York City, it is not just her success story it becomes a proud moment for the entire city. Bhavitha Mandava, a 25-year-old model with roots in Hyderabad, has achieved what many only dream of. She didn't just walk the runway for Chanel; she opened the 2026 show, placing Hyderabad firmly on the global fashion map.

Bhavitha's story is no fairytale, it is real, inspiring, and deeply emotional. Before the cameras, lights, and luxury brands, she was a normal girl with big dreams. After moving to the United States to study, she was once spotted at something as ordinary as a subway station in New York. That chance moment changed her life forever. From d...