Alia Bhatt recreates Rekha’s iconic Silsila look at Umrao Jaan’s re-release

Alia Bhatt's six-yard drape was paired with a contemporary blouse featuring subtle embellishments on the collar and a keyhole neckline — details that elevated the glam quotient (Images: @yogenshah_s/Instagram)

Alia Bhatt stole the spotlight at the Umrao Jaan re-release by recreating Rekha’s iconic look from the film Silsila. The shutterbugs couldn’t get enough of her impeccably styled pink saree as Alia smiled gracefully and posed confidently before heading in.

Decoding Alia Bhatt’s saree look

For the glamorous event, Alia wore a custom Tarun Tahiliani saree, replicating Rekha’s look from Silsila, which also starred Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. She looked breathtaking in the soft pink silhouette that draped neatly, giving off classic Bollywood heroine vibes.

Her six-yard drape was paired with a contemporary blouse featuring subtle embellishments on the collar and a keyhole neckline — details that elevated the glam quotient. Alia looked absolutely radiant in the look.

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Styled by Rhea Kapoor, Alia’s shoes and clutch matched perfectly with the traditional ensemble, adding a retro appeal. She completed her look with sparkling feather earrings that brought it all to life.

Style game — Makeup and hair

Posing on the red carpet, Alia’s makeup glowed — done in radiant tones with generous highlighter and feminine shades of pink.

Her makeup artist Puneet B. Saini shared, “Some beauties are born of the moment. Others echo through time. When our beloved Alia channels the one and only Rekha, it’s more than a look — it’s an homage. A tribute.”

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She continued, “As one of her most iconic films returns to the big screen, we honour the legend with a quiet nod to her unforgettable presence, talent, beauty, and grace. For me… it was nostalgia in every brushstroke.”

Alia’s hair was styled much like Rekha’s in the movie — with a centre parting and soft waves. And for the final touch, a tiny bindi completed the look.