Alia Bhatt recreates Rekha's iconic Chandni look

Recently, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt paid a captivating tribute to the evergreen legend Rekha, recreating one of her most iconic looks at a special screening of the recently restored classic film Umrao Jaan. The event, held on June 26, 2025, celebrated the 4K restoration of Muzaffar Ali's 1981 directorial, a film deeply synonymous with Rekha's stellar performance. For the occasion, Alia, styled by Rhea Kapoor, meticulously channeled Rekha's unforgettable "Chandni" look from Yash Chopra's 1981 romantic drama, Silsila.

Alia graced the red carpet in a stunning, soft pink custom saree, which was a direct homage to Rekha's ethereal appearance in Silsila. The ensemble was perfectly complemented by delicate feather earrings, minimal dewy makeup, and loose, flowing hair, mirroring Rekha's signature elegance from the film. Alia's stylist, Rhea Kapoor, confirmed the inspiration by sharing side-by-side images of Rekha's original Silsila look on her Instagram stories. Alia herself expressed her admiration for Rekha, posting a heartfelt message on Instagram, referring to her as "ReMaa" and stating, "An ode to a living legend… there never, was, is or will ever be another like you."