Apart from being one of the most beautiful women in showbiz, Rekha (70) also has the legacy of being one of the most versatile performers to have shone on the silver screen. In her illustrious career as an actor, Rekha has won hearts time and again with her acting chops. But her most brilliant and impressive performance was in Muzaffar Ali’s 1981 film Umrao Jaan. Ahead of the film’s re-release in cinemas today, a special screening was held for Bollywood stars in Mumbai last night. Like a beautiful tribute, actress Alia Bhatt (32) dressed up and how! What was so special about this look? Well, it was inspired by Rekha’s iconic blush pink sari moment in Silsila (1981).
Needless to say, Alia Bhatt stole all the attention as she walked the red carpet in high platform heels, six yards of pink elegance and kohl-rimmed eyes. She paired the Tarun Tahiliani saree with a contemporary blouse that featured an embellished collar and a keyhole neckline.
Alia looked gorgeous and fans couldn’t stop praising the film-inspired look. For instance, a netizen claimed, “TBH she ate it. Khalia Bhatt,” while another fan wrote, “10 out of 10, she is glowing, the colour of the blouse and saree is great and the hair looks fabulous too.” Another comment read, “What’s up with her?? She is rocking it nowadays,” while a fan shared, “Alia never disappoints in traditional wear. Never seen a woman glow like Alia in a saree.” Recalling Alia’s look in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (2023), a fan said, “Rani? Is that you?” Sharing glimpses from the premiere of Umrao Jaan with her ‘Reema’, Alia wrote, “An eulogy to a living legend… There has never been, is and will never be another like you, Reema 💕.” Well, Alia wasn’t the only star who shone last night.
Another guest who paid tribute to her ‘pedamma’ Rekha on the red carpet was Janhvi Kapoor (28). For the occasion, Janhvi decided to dress up as the modern-day Umrao Jaan in an intricately embroidered ivory Anarkali suit. Praising JK’s look, a social media user wrote, “Modern Mughal-e-Azam vibe 👸🌟,” while another commented, “Umrao Jaanu 😍.” Meanwhile, others compared Janhvi to her late superstar mother Sridevi. One such fan wrote, “Your mother looks like you beautiful ❤️✨ @janhvikapoor,” while another commented, “Why is she looking like Sridevi ji??? ✨❤️”
We send Rekha lots of love as she returns to the silver screen as Umrao Jaan to win hearts once again.
