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Alia Bhatt Channels 'Silsila' Charm of Rekha at 'Umrao Jaan' Screening - The Statesman

  • Alia Bhatt attended the special screening of the restored 1981 film Umrao Jaan in Mumbai to pay tribute to Rekha.
  • The event coincided with the re-release of Umrao Jaan, which was digitally restored through the efforts of India's key film restoration organizations.
  • Alia wore a soft pink saree styled by Rhea Kapoor, inspired by Rekha's look as Chandni in the 1981 film Silsila directed by Yash Chopra.
  • Fashion commentator Diet Sabya commended Alia’s styling on Instagram, highlighting how Rekha’s iconic looks in Silsila have long inspired both fashion and emotional storytelling, and praised Alia for delivering a tribute that was executed with authenticity.
  • The screening and Alia’s tribute highlighted Rekha’s enduring legacy while Alia prepares to star in upcoming projects Love and War and Alpha.
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News18 India broke the news in India on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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