WIFW: Day 1 shows cancelled

Participants of the Wills India Fashion Week wait after Delhi Police officials stopped the event from starting due to non-fulfilment of fire safety norms by the organisers.

A worker handles a mannequin after the shows on day 1 of Wills India Fashion Week were cancelled.

Wills India Fashion Week is being held at Fashion Design Council of India in New Delhi.

Wills India Fashion Week was to start with fashion designer Nida Mahmood's show at 12 pm on March 24, 2010, in New Delhi.

A model in high spirits poses for the lensman.

Designers catch up backstage on the first day of Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi on March 24, 2010.

Models in a rush during the Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi on March 24, 2010.

Hair Styler Sapna Bhawnni poses at the Wills India Fashion Week venue in New Delhi on March 24, 2010.

A motorcyclist rides past a Delhi Fire Service fire engine outside the venue of Wills India Fashion Week.

Actor Minnisha Lamba poses for the shutterbugs at Wills India Fashion Week venue on March 24, 2010.

Supermodel Sheetal Malhar with hair stylist Sapna Bhawnni during day 1 of Wills India Fashion Week in New Delhi on March 24, 2010.

Delhi Police officials outside Wills India Fashion Week venue in New Delhi on March 24, 2010. 

A notice announcing the cancellation of shows on day 1 of Wills India Fashion Week displayed at the venue in New Delhi on March 24, 2010. 

Police officials stop a car at the entry gate of Wills India Fashion Week venue for security check in New Delhi on March 24, 2010.

Cops check out the venue.

FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi talks to the media. 

This one find solace in the comfy couch.

Diandra Soares (in red) texts to kill time, while Pia Trivedi (right) looks ready to doze off.

Model Tinu Verghese tries her hand at photography.