Rekha’s ‘Golden Moment’ At Umrao Jaan Screening Was Envisioned By Manish Malhotra

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 21:02 IST

For the iconic Rekha, Manish Malhotra designed an organza chikankari and badla kurta, a gold tissue lehenga and a Banarasi gold and silver zari dupatta.

For the special screening of Umrao Jaan, the iconic Rekha graced the event in a timeless ensemble designed by couturier Manish Malhotra.

Capturing Rekha’s eternal grace with the beauty of Indian craftsmanship, Manish Malhotra designed an organza chikankari and badla kurta, a gold tissue lehenga and a Banarasi gold and silver zari dupatta.

Crafted with real gold and silver zari, the Banarasi dupatta stole the show as Rekha twirled for the paparazzi on the red carpet. The shimmery gold and silver patterns added opulence to the Indian silhouette.

The opulence of the ensemble, combined with Rekha’s alluring personality together was a testament to heritage and grandeur. Everything about Rekha’s style felt like a tribute to the iconic Umrao Jaan character in the movie, directed by filmmaker Muzaffar Ali.

As Manish Malhotra’s evergreen muse, Rekha has celebrated the designer’s aesthetic over the years in an array of stunning masterpieces. The Umrao Jaan piece definitely stands out as it highlights Rekha’s timeless beauty and Manish’s undying love for exploring tradition through a contemporary lens.

A cinematic approach to couture, Rekha’s ensemble sets the tone for the upcoming wedding season and also plays the perfect canvas for festive wear. The antique passa jewellery piece, the mogra flowers neatly styled on her chic bun, jhumka earrings, rings and golden potli bag, every aspect of Rekha’s look celebrated her. Rekha completed her look with the signature sindoor and bold red lip colour.

Manish Malhotra, who was also present at the Umrao Jaan screening, looked dapper in an unconventional ensemble which featured a blend of East meets West. The pattern of his black suit featured the lapel of a tuxedo on one side and the classic bandhgala detailing on the other side. He paired the look with white pants. Another interesting aspect of this look were the unmatched buttons of the ensemble. Manish definitely knows how to make a statement and have everyone talking about it.

The Umrao Jaan red carpet hosted in Mumbai was attended by an array of Bollywood celebrities, including Anil Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Asha Bhonsle, Mahima Choudhary, Prachee Shah, Muzaffar Ali, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Tabu, Hema Malini, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman, Alizeh, among others.

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