Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS): Rajkumar Rao, Jackky Bhagnani, Patralekha and Ileana D'Cruz were some Bollywood celebrities who walked the ramp and lent their support to charity organisation Smile Foundation. The profits made from the event would be used to educate girls.

The ninth edition of the fashion show 'Ramp For Champs' also saw the presence of Bhagyashree, Isha Koppikar, Lauren Gottlieb, Divya Khosla Kumar and Tahir Raj Bhasin.

At the event, actress Yami Gautam said: "I've come for these beautiful kids. I'm so glad that so many gorgeous women took out time to volunteer to be part of this global cause. The cause we are here for makes it even lovely...the smile of these lovely kids.

"Whatever funds they can raise from the event are going to be used to promote and support education of these lovely girls, which is the need of the hour."

National Film Award winning actor Rajkumar said: "Education is the most important thing as it can make a difference in the society. I do my bit...I try and donate wherever I can. I am very aware of the problem that our country is facing in the field of education."

Ileana was one of the showstoppers and sparkled in a white dress.

"I'm feeling good that we have Foundations that support women empowerment and girls' education. I think it's awesome and I'm proud and honoured to be associated with the project."