Manish Malhotra recreates Umrao Jaan’s iconic look, styling Rekha in a silver tissue saree

Designer Manish Malhotra recreated Rekha’s iconic Umrao Jaan aura with a silver tissue saree, styled with regal jewellery and timeless grace. (Image: manishmalhotra05/instagram)

Manish Malhotra has long styled Rekha for her public appearances, drawing attention to classic intricate details. For her outing at a recent awards show, the case was no different. The designer didn’t leave any stone unturned to make it special and recreated her iconic look from ‘Umrao Jaan’.

He took to his Instagram account and shared how the saree for the event was inspired by Rekha’s legendary song ‘In Aankhon Ki Masti’ from ‘Umrao Jaan’, sung by none other than Asha Bhosle. He further detailed that the special silver embossed woven tissue saree was paired with a matching full-sleeve blouse, making the legendary star look regal on the red carpet.

He added, “Saree inspired by your own iconic work is a statement that no one can match on the red carpet or at the awards…Only legendary #Rekhaji can.” His praise was backed by Rekha’s pictures where she looked beautiful in the luxe drape whose shine matched her timeless aura.

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Rekha’s styling was equally grand, with her long braided hair and golden paranda stealing the spotlight. Statement earrings and bangles also caught attention. Her makeup was flawlessly done, with warm tones and red lips enhancing her beauty. The actress carried a matching potli, complementing her traditional ensemble beautifully.

This year has been special for the veteran star, as a restored version of her classic film ‘Umrao Jaan’ was released in June. Directed by Muzaffar Ali, the film originally came out in 1981 and won her a National Award. For its screening, she stepped out looking glamorous in a tissue lehenga that turned many heads.

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Describing the classic white and gold ensemble, Manish wrote, “Chikankari and badla work from Lucknow and handwoven gold zari tissue lehenga inspired by the Peshwa...custom-made for the one and only iconic #Rekhaji.”

He added, “Watching her on-screen in Umrao Jaan where each stunning close-up of hers lightened the screen, her voice, her performance to her graceful dances and the signature expressions make the experience of watching the film an unforgettable memory…love and only love #Rekha for the revived #Umraojaan premiere in timeless @manishmalhotraworld.”

Rekha’s timeless classic sarees are loved by fans, who praise the designer every time he shares a new look of hers on Instagram. It’s proof of why she is revered not only for her acting but also for her bold, timeless style.