Alia Bhatt revives Rekha's stunning Silsila look in pink saree at Umrao Jaan event
Alia Bhatt is clearly a die-hard Rekha fan! She attended the Umrao Jaan screening in a stunning pink saree, styled by Rhea Kapoor as a tribute to one of Rekha's iconic looks from 'Silsila'.The actor attended the star-studded screening of the timesless classic in a light-pink saree, accessorised with feather earrings, a clear nod to Rekha's iconic look from the 1981 film 'Silsila'. She looked radiant in the ensemble, enhanced by dewy makeup and loose hair. The actor smiled and posed gracefully for the paparazzi at the event.advertisementWatch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla)
Stylist Rhea Kapoor shared pictures of Rekha in the same look in her Instagram Stories as a reference point for the look on Alia.
Fashion commentator Diet Sabya also shared a post on the look, while giving a shout-out to Alia Bhatt's efforst to recreate that look.Directed by Yash Chopra, 'Silsila' also featured Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.Meanwhile, 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. 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.- Ends
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