Rekha Dances With Anil Kapoor, Hema Malini Smiles As Paps Call Her 'Dream Girl' At Umrao Jaan Premiere
At the grand screening of Umrao Jaan's re-release, Rekha, Anil Kapoor, and Hema Malini graced the red carpet. Rekha's 1981 performance won her a National Award.
The grand screening of Umrao Jaan ahead of its re-release is a star-studded affair with several celebs in attendace and walking the red carpet in Mumbai tonight. At the premiere, Rekha lit up the red carpet in her iconic look from the 1981 film. Dressed in an opulent ivory and gold ensemble, layered with intricate embroidery and traditional jewellery, she exuded timeless elegance as always — a true nod to her unforgettable portrayal of Umrao Jaan in Muzaffar Ali's classic.
Anil Kapoor, who was also present at the event, greeted Rekha with folded hands and a warm hug. The two shared a joyful exchange, with Rekha twirling and dancing with him for a moment as cameras clicked away. They later posed together on the red carpet.
Bollywood's eternal Dream Girl, Hema Malini also posed on the red carpet at the event. She looks resplendent in a plum silk sari with rich embroidery.
The re-release marks a celebration of the cinematic gem that Umrao Jaan has become over the decades — a story of love, pain, poetry, and resilience — anchored by Rekha's legendary performance, which won her a National Award.
Looking back on Rekha's performance, director Muzaffar Ali told SCREEN, 'She had to prepare on many levels—language, singing, dancing. Yes, there were people to guide her, but she performed beyond expectations."
'Working with her was a gift because this film is woven from quiet emotions. And it takes an actor like her to absorb those feelings and translate them onto the screen," he added.
Umrao Jaan (1981) is a critically acclaimed Indian film directed by Muzaffar Ali, based on the Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada by Mirza Hadi Ruswa. The film stars Rekha in one of her most iconic roles as Umrao Jaan, a courtesan in 19th-century Lucknow. Her performance, marked by poise, subtle emotion, and classical dance, earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. The story traces her journey from a kidnapped young girl named Amiran to a refined and celebrated courtesan, highlighting her struggles with love, loss, and identity in a society that both reveres and rejects her.
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