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Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
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Alia Bhatt Shocks Fans By Recreating Rekha's 'Silsila' Look At Umrao Jaan Screening Alia Bhatt left everyone stunned as she recreated Rekha's legendary 'Silsila' look in a pink saree at the Umrao Jaan screening in Mumbai. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, Alia's look paid a powerful tribute to Rekha's timeless elegance. Fans couldn't stop comparing the two icons after seeing Alia's feather earrings and radiant pink saree, just like Rekha wore in 1981. Watch to see how Alia honoured Rekha at the screening of the restored 'Umrao Jaan', re-releasing in theatres on June 27. Did Alia do justice to Rekha's unforgettable look? Find out now! 571 views | 8 hours ago
NDTV
17 hours ago
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- NDTV
Alia Bhatt Turns Rekha From Silsila At Umrao Jaan Screening. Don't Miss Her Instagram Post
After serving looks in ombre sarees in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, actor Alia Bhatt turned heads with her fashion choice at the re-release screening of the Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The actor's blush pink silk saree, in her own words, was an ode to Rekha's look from Silsila, which also released in 1981, the same year as Umrao Jaan. Alia, even in her makeup, recreated Rekha's character, Chandni, from Yash Chopra's Silsila, a take on modern relationships also featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. The Jigra star, who wore a custom Tarun Tahiliani couture saree for the grand showcase, posted a series of pictures from the premiere screening of Umrao Jaan 's restored version on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) "An ode to a living legend... there never, was, is or will ever be another like you, ReMaa," she captioned her post on Instagram. For the Umrao Jaan event, Alia's look was put together by stylist Rhea Kapoor, who was also behind the actor's debut Cannes Film Festival appearance this May. Rhea shared details about the actor's outfit for the night in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rhea Kapoor (@rheakapoor) "In the iconic blush of Silsila, Alia Bhatt pays homage to the many shades of Rekha - muse, mystery, and moment. A tribute woven in silk, as Umrao Jaan returns to the big screen. Because legends never go out of style. In custom @taruntahiliani couture," the stylist wrote. Wrapped in six yards of the simple yet elegant, blush pink silk saree with a floor-sweeping palla on the red carpet of the Umrao Jaan event, Alia was grace personified. Her soft look found a bit of edge with a sharp halter-neck blouse with a collared neckline embellished with pink encrusted jewels, befitting a star like Alia. The actor opted for a pair of feather silver earrings, in another hat-tip to Rekha's other famous Sisila look. Alia completed her appearance with a diamond ring and a delicate gold bracelet. Her makeup and hair, like her look, was just optimal in its entirety. She embodied Rekha from Silsila aided by her makeup which gave a naturally flushed and dewy effect with a bit of contour. The peach-tinted matte lips were Alia's addition to the appearance, as opposed to Rekha's deep-red lipcolour from her Silsila days. What is Rekha without her kohl-rimmed eyes brimming with longing and grief in Silsila? Alia too took a leaf from the veteran's book on the eye makeup game and went for the right blend of kajal, eyeliner, and mascara.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt strikes a pose with Rekha as she recreates her Silsila look at Umrao Jaan screening: 'There never, was, is or will ever be another like you'
It was a night of nostalgia, as joined Bollywood's veteran actress to celebrate the re-release of the 1981 classic Umrao Jaan. The event, held to mark the 4K restoration of Muzaffar Ali's cult film, saw Alia paying tribute to the screen legend by recreating her unforgettable and chic Silsila look. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Draped in a soft pink saree paired with feather earrings, red bindi and dewy, minimal makeup, Alia channelled Rekha's character Chandni, as she hit the red carpet and struck poses for photographers. Taking to Instagram after the event, the beauty shared a series of photos and video clips, including a touching image of herself posing with Rekha for photos as they flipped through a special limited-edition coffee table book created to honour Umrao Jaan. The book is said to be a limited edition, collector's item, featuring rare behind-the-scenes photographs, original costume sketches, and other intimate anecdotes from the film's set. 'An ode to a living legend… there never, was, is or will ever be another like you, ReMaa,' Alia captioned her post. Celebrity stylist confirmed the inspiration behind Alia's ensemble, sharing a side-by-side of Rekha's original look on her Instagram Stories. 'Rekha ma in Silsila has given us fashion and heartbreak refs for ages. Eons. Centuries. And the only way to pay homage is to do it correctly or not do it at all...' she captioned the post. Speaking at the screening, director Muzaffar Ali reflected on the film's enduring cultural significance. As quoted by IANS, Ali said, 'Umrao Jaan was not just a film; it was a journey into the soul of a lost culture, a forgotten tehzeeb. I had actors who brought a lot of heft to their characters, and then there was Rekha, who lived Umrao Jaan and truly immortalised it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I am thrilled that the film is back on the big screen for a whole new generation to discover a time and culture that's very much a part of our being. ' Originally released in 1981 and based on Mirza Hadi Ruswa's 1899 Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada, the film follows the poetic rise and emotional turbulence of a Lucknow tawaif. It went on to win four National Awards, including Best Actress for Rekha, and is widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's most iconic period dramas. The 4K restored version is now playing in theatres from June 27. On the work front, Alia Bhatt is set to star in 's Love and War, alongside and , and will also headline YRF's ambitious spy thriller Alpha.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Khalia Bhatt: Say fans because Alia Bhatt ate with her Rekha-inspired look; call Janhvi Kapoor Umrao Jaanu
Apart from being one of the most beautiful women in showbiz, Rekha (70) also has a legacy of being one of the most versatile performers to shine on the silver screen. In her illustrious career as an actor, Rekha has won hearts time and again with her performances. But one of her most glorious and impactful acts was in Muzaffar Ali's 1981 film Umrao Jaan. Ahead of the film's re-release in theatres today, a special screening was held for Bollywood stars last night in Mumbai. In what seemed like a beautiful tribute, actor Alia Bhatt (32) dressed up and how! What was so special about the look? Well, it was inspired by Rekha's iconic blush pink saree moment from Silsila (1981). Alia Bhatt (with Rekha) and Janhvi Kapoor at the premiere of Umrao Jaan in Mumbai Needless to say, Alia Bhatt turned heads as she walked the red carpet in her high platform heels, draped in six-yards of blush pink elegance and kohled eyes. She paired the Tarun Tahiliani saree with a contemporary blouse featuring an embellished collar and a keyhole neckline. Alia looked gorgeous and fans couldn't help but gush over the movie-inspired look. For instance, one netizen claimed, 'TBH she ate. Khalia Bhatt,' whereas another fan wrote, '10 outta 10, she's glowing, love the blouse and the color of the saree and the hair also looks fab.' Another comment read, 'What's up with her?? She is killing it nowadays,' while a fan shared, 'Alia in traditional wear never disappoints. Never seen a woman get that saree glow up the way Alia gets it.' Remembering Alia's look in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), a fan stated, 'rani? is that you?' Sharing glimpses from the premiere of Umrao Jaan with her 'ReMaa', Alia wrote, 'An ode to a living legend… there never, was, is or will ever be another like you, ReMaa 💕.' Well, Alia wasn't the only star who shined bright last night. Another guest who graced the red carpet paying a perfect tribute to her 'Pedamma' Rekha was Janhvi Kapoor (28). For the occasion, Janhvi decided to dress up as modern-day Umrao Jaan in an ivory anarkali suit featuring intricate embroidery. Gushing over JK's look, a social media user wrote, 'Modern day Mughal-e-Azam vibe 👸🌟,' whereas another comment read, 'Umrao Jaanu 😍.' Meanwhile, others compared Janhvi to her late superstar mother Sridevi. One such fan stated, 'Apki mom ke jese hi lagte ho beautiful ❤️✨ @janhvikapoor,' while another comment read, 'Why is she giving shrideviji look??? ✨❤️' We wish Rekha all the love as she returns to the silver screen as Umrao Jaan to win hearts once again.
News18
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt Calls Rekha A 'Living Legend' After Watching Umrao Jaan; Shares Photos
Last Updated: Alia Bhatt attended the re-release event of Rekha's film, Umrao Jaan. Actress Alia Bhatt, who attended the re-release event of 'Umrao Jaan", dedicated a post to veteran diva Rekha and said that 'there never, was, is or will ever be another like you." Alia took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures and clips from the event. In one image, the actress posed for pictures with Rekha, who leaned on Alia to get clicked. The two could be seen smiling as the photograph was taken. Other images showed Alia posing for pictures ahead of attending the event, where she wore a blush pink saree. Alia captioned the post: 'An ode to a living legend… there never, was, is or will ever be another like you, ReMaa." Talking about the re-release of 'Umrao Jaan", filmmaker Muzaffar Ali announced on June 2, that the film has been restored in 4K resolution. The immersive big-screen revival begins June 27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Ali also showcased a limited-edition coffee table book that offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into the making of 'Umrao Jaan'. It features never-before-seen photographs, costume sketches, calligraphy, poetry, and personal anecdotes from the set, the book is both a collector's item and a deeply reflective tribute to the film's artistic vision. Ali had shared that 'Umrao Jaan' was not just a film, it was a journey into the soul of a lost culture, a forgotten tehzeeb. 'I had actors who brought a lot of heft to their characters, and then there was Rekha, who lived Umrao Jaan and truly immortalised it. I am thrilled that the film is back on the big screen for a whole new generation to discover a time and culture that's very much a part of our being". Released in 1981, 'Umrao Jaan" is a period musical drama film was based on Mirza Hadi Ruswa's 1899 Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada, the film tells the story of a Lucknow tawaif and poet, and her rise to fame. Considered one of the best Indian films of all time, Umrao Jaan won many accolades. At the 29th National Film Awards, it won 4 awards, including Best Actress. First Published:
