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NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Alia Bhatt recreates Rekha's Silsila look, Janhvi Kapoor shares tribute for her ‘Pedamma', Fatima Sana Shaikh sits in Rekha's lap at Umrao Jaan re-release
A star studded re-release premiere of Rekha-starrer evergreen film Umrao Jaan was hosted in Mumbai on Thursday night. The film is ready for a big screen release once again. Many celebrities made it to celebrate Rekha and some inside photos, loaded with admirations for the ace actor, have been shared on social media. The veteran actor Rekha looked stunning as always, dressed in an ivory and gold outfit, along with traditional jewellery, while Alia Bhatt, made it to the Umrao Jaan re-release premiere, in a pink saree, which looked like her tribute to Rekha's Silsila look. In a photo, Alia Bhatt and Rekha were seen flipping through the pages of the coffee table book on Umrao Jaan. See Alia Bhatt's photo with Rekha: Two icons #AliaBhatt #rekha — shresttha (@aliatheicon) June 26, 2025 Before making it to the premiere night, Janhvi Kapoor also shared a reel on the song 'In Aankhon Ki Masti' and wrote, 'For my Pedamma ❤️ #UmraoJaan the classic, in theatres all over India from tomorrow ❤️.' Janhvi Kapoor looked stunning dressed in an anarkali suit. A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor) Fatima Sana Shaikh too shared a bunch of picture from the re-release premiere event of Umrao Jaan. In one of the photos, Fatima was seen sitting in Rekha's lap, while in another click she took a selfie with Jackie Shroff, Tabu, and Vijay Varma. She was also seen posing with Vijay Varma, Nushrratt Bharuccha and ace designer Manish Malhotra in another click. Fatima also posted some clips from the film and wrote, 'Watched Umrao Jaan on the big what a surreal experience it was. Every time Rekhaji appeared, all of us gasped. Her eyes, her stillness, her grace… uff! it's impossible to look away. I am in love with her♥️ she is magic. ✨And It was beautiful to see the industry come together to celebrate her.' A post shared by Fatima Sana Shaikh (@fatimasanashaikh) Actor Vijay Varma shared his look for the night via his Instagram account and wrote, 'Rekha ji ke pyaar mein hum sab ❤️ @vrindaanarang brought this lovely look by @nikhilthampi .. perfect for Umrao Jaan screening.' A post shared by Vijay Varma (@itsvijayvarma) Actor Nimrat Kaur too shared her view on the film and also paid a sweet tribute to Rekha via her Instagram stories. Actor Prachee Shah Paandya too shared some inside photos and wrote, 'This evening was surreal 😇❤️ I grew up rehearsing Umrao Jaan dialogues in front of my mirror, and dancing to इन आँखों की मस्ती के ❣️admiring Rekhaji's talent & nazakat in portraying the character 🙌 And today, to be there at the re-release premiere of Umrao Jaan… to watch this timeless classic once again on the big screen… and then to meet Rekhaji ❤️🙌🙏 Who smiled, held my hand, and acknowledged my work — that moment will live in my soul forever 🥹 It's not every day that your inspiration turns around and sees you. Feeling grateful. Humbled. And so, so blessed to be a part of this magical world we call cinema.' A post shared by Prachee Shah Paandya (@prachee_shah_paandya) Set in the 19th century, the film Umrao Jaan traces Amiran's (Rekha) arrival in a brothel in Lucknow and her relationships with three key characters played by Farooque Shaikh, Raj Babbar, and Naseeruddin Shah. The restored version of Muzzafar Ali's Umrao Jaan is set to re-release in theatres on June 27. The movie was restored by the National Film Development Corporation-National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission. Kriti works as a Copy Editor for the Entertainment section of Indian Express Online ( She is great at web stories, galleries, and Express Archive's photo stories. She is good at spotting stories from social media posts. She makes the copies well-loaded with content, photos, tweets, and other related social media posts to make it interesting for the readers. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai (Specialization in New Media), Kriti has been a part of the organisation since November 2015. She took a transfer from Delhi to Bengaluru in April 2017. ... Read More
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rekha steals the spotlight at Umrao Jaan re-release: The evergreen actress kisses AR Rahman, dances with Anil Kapoor
turned heads and hearts at the grand re-release screening of her iconic film Umrao Jaan, proving once again why she remains Bollywood royalty. From greeting guests with grace to sharing unforgettable moments with AR Rahman and , the legendary actress lit up the evening as her 1981 classic gears up for a fresh run in cinemas—now digitally restored in stunning 4K. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The star-studded evening began with the arrival of celebrities like Mira Rajput, Anil Kapoor, AR Rahman, Hema Malini, Talat Aziz, Muzaffar Ali, Ila Arun, Raj Babbar, and Mahima Chaudhry. With the event just getting underway, many more familiar faces from the industry are expected to join the celebration. Check out the photos here: Pic: Yogen Shah Rekha charmed the crowd as she posed gracefully, greeting with both Namaste and Salaam. Dressed in a stunning gold and white ensemble reminiscent of her Umrao Jaan character, she truly embodied timeless elegance. In a heartwarming moment, she kissed AR Rahman while he took a selfie with her, and later shared a joyful dance with Anil Kapoor during his welcome. Umrao Jaan, preserved by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI), is set to return to theatres on June 27, 2025. The timeless classic is celebrated for Rekha's iconic performance and its poignant tale of a young girl sold to a kotha in Lucknow, who rises to fame as a renowned courtesan and poetess. Directed by Muzaffar Ali, the cult classic Umrao Jaan will be re-released in PVR Inox cinemas across India. While initially set for a limited screen release, the film may expand to more theatres depending on audience response and box office demand. The Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan will face stiff competition at the box office as it re-releases alongside 's MAA, Brad Pitt's F1, and the Akshay Kumar–Vishnu Manchu film Kannappa. With such a diverse lineup, it will be interesting to see how this timeless classic fares against contemporary heavyweights.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Priyanka Chopra pens note as she will miss Rekha's Umrao Jaan re-release in theatres, calls it her 'favourite movie'
Actor Priyanka Chopra has penned a note as she will miss the re-release of Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan in theatres. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Priyanka also called it her "favourite movie". Priyanka Chopra talked about Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan. Priyanka shared a brief clip from the film featuring Rekha, Farooque Shaikh, and Naseeruddin Shah. She wrote, "So sad to not be there to support my favourite movie and actors. It will be a legendary night. Congratulations Re ma'am #RekhaMaam #NaseeruddinShah sir." Priyanka shared a brief clip from the film featuring Rekha. About Umrao Jaan The 1981 movie has been restored and will be re-released in cinemas on 27 June. It was restored by the National Film Development Corporation-National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission. Set in the 19th century, the film traces Amiran's (Rekha) arrival in a brothel in Lucknow and her relationships with three key characters played by Farooque Shaikh, Raj Babbar, and Naseeruddin Shah. An adaptation of Mirza Hadi Ruswa's historical 1899 novel, Umrao Jaan Adaa, the film garnered wide acclaim for its nuanced storytelling, songs and performance by Rekha, who earned her first National Award for her portrayal of Amiran. The film also won the National Award for Best Music Direction, Best Art Direction, and Best Female Playback Singer, as well as three Filmfare awards. Recently, speaking with news agency PTI, filmmaker Muzaffar Ali described the re-release of the Rekha-starrer period drama as a moment of "emotional catharsis." He also said that Umrao Jaan had lost some of its sheen but had come to life in "full flesh and blood" after a restoration. About Priyanka's upcoming projects Priyanka will star in Heads of State alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. Fans will also see Priyanka in the highly anticipated web series Citadel 2. The second season, which was scheduled to release this year, has been postponed "to a spring 2026 debut". Priyanka will reportedly star in SS Rajamouli's upcoming film alongside Mahesh Babu. In The Bluff, she will play a 19th-century Caribbean pirate.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Return of a classic
It's a dream come true for director Muzaffar Ali as his iconic Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan readies for a second innings. The film, says Ali, 'has survived multiple generational and technological transitionsand each generation has found something deeply personal , valuable and enduring in its artistic and emotional tapestry.'
