New Delhi, Sep 11 - Former supermodel-turned-actor Muzammil Ibrahim says that as a budding model, he had wished that India had a dedicated fashion event for men - and is glad that new male models now have a platform in the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) that got underway here Friday.

'This platform will work wonders for male models. When I was just a model I really wanted something like this to come up but at that time, we didn't have any such chance. So I am sure that now things will be much better for models who are just starting their careers as they will have many more opportunities,' Muzammil told IANS.

Ibrahim, who walked the ramp for Rajasthan-based debutant designer Himmat Singh, looked regal in a brocade blue bandhgala sherwani, pink bandhani saafa, a bejewelled broach and a traditional sword. He charmed the audience with his trademark flamboyance as he air kissed and co-ordinated his steps with three children dressed as young princes.

'I felt great walking the ramp. When Mr. Sunil Sethi (president of event organiser Fashion Design Council of India) called me, he said he would really like me to be here. In fact, he stressed that it wouldn't be complete without me, I felt great and honoured, so here I am,' he explained.