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Umrao Jaan Re-Release Special Screening-  Rekha Stuns, Alia, Tabu & Janhvi Also Dazzle

The much-celebrated film of Indian cinema has been re-released in theatres once again. On Thursday, June 26, a grand special screening of the film was held at Jio World Drive, BKC in Mumbai.

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By Priyanka Yadav in Entertainment
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Exactly 44 years ago, in 1981, a film made a remarkable entry into Hindi cinema — one that is still remembered in golden letters in the history of Indian film. The film was the musical drama Umrao Jaan, directed by Muzaffar Ali and starring the legendary actress Rekha in the lead. Along with Rekha, the cast included Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Gajanan Jagirdar, Shaukat Kaifi, Dina Pathak, Prema Narayan, Bharat Bhushan, Mukri, and Satish Shah.

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Umrao Jaan Ada: A Tragic Tale of Lost Innocence

The movie is based on Mirza Hadi Ruswa’s 1899 Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada. It tells the story of a courtesan in Lucknow named Umrao Jaan, who was known as 'Ameeran' in her childhood before a tragic incident led her into the world of prostitution.

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Now, after all these years, this iconic film has been re-released in theatres. The grand special screening held at Jio World Drive, BKC saw the presence of Rekha herself and many big names from the Bollywood industry. Here’s a look at the major celebrities who attended the event.

Rekha

At the re-release event of Umrao Jaan, Rekha looked breathtaking in a golden and white Anarkali suit, paired with heavy golden jewellery, a potli bag, red lipstick and nail paint, and a classic bun. Her look was widely appreciated, and her presence won everyone’s hearts.

Alia Bhatt Channels Rekha’s Silsila Look

Alia Bhatt arrived at the screening wearing a pink saree, flaunting a look reminiscent of Rekha’s in the film Silsila. She sported soft makeup, and her entire ensemble was styled by renowned stylist Rhea Kapoor.

Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor too channeled an Umrao Jaan-inspired look. She wore a heart-shaped Anarkali suit with makeup similar to that of Rekha's character in the film.

Muzaffar Ali

The film’s director, Muzaffar Ali, also graced the screening with his presence.

A. R. Rahman

Renowned music composer A. R. Rahman attended the re-release event dressed in a western-style sherwani. He also posed for a selfie with Rekha.

Tabu

Actress Tabu was also present at the re-release event. Her bond with Rekha was truly heartwarming — they hugged each other tightly. Tabu wore a stunning red lehenga for the occasion.

Hema Malini Brings Grace

The ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini looked regal in a traditional Banarasi saree at the event.

Nushrratt Bharuccha

Nushrratt wore an Anarkali suit resembling Rekha’s outfit from Umrao Jaan. Fans loved her ethnic look, and she also clicked several pictures with Rekha.

Anil Kapoor & Rekha’s Fun Moment

Anil Kapoor appeared in a royal yet simple look. During the event, Rekha even shared a dance move with him, delighting everyone.

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima arrived in a beautiful traditional white and silver suit, radiating elegance.

Khushi Kapoor

Khushi Kapoor surprised everyone with her stylish golden modern outfit, exuding a royal aura.

Simi Garewal

Actress and host Simi Garewal walked the red carpet holding Rekha’s hand and clicked several memorable photos in her iconic white look.

Tanuja and Tanisha Join In

Veteran actress Tanuja attended the event with her daughter Tanisha Mukerji (Kajol's sister). The mother-daughter duo wore traditional sarees.

Asha Bhosle and Zanai

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle attended the event with her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. Asha sang the classic song Dil Cheez Kya Hai, Aap Meri Jaan Lijiye from the film, which was warmly received by the audience.

Raj Babbar, Kabir Bedi & Jeetendra

Veteran actors Raj Babbar, Kabir Bedi, and Jeetendra were seen cheering for Rekha. Raj Babbar played an important role in the original film.

Sunny Kaushal & Vijay Varma

Sunny Kaushal (brother of Vicky Kaushal) and Vijay Varma attended the screening in dashing style and posed for photos together.

Nimrat Kaur

Nimrat Kaur appeared at the event in a golden look reminiscent of Rekha’s style in the film.

Aamir Khan

Actor Aamir Khan arrived at the screening in a stylish black outfit, accompanied by his sisters.

Mira Rajput

Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira Rajput also made an appearance wearing a bright red suit.

Mahima Chaudhry

Actress Mahima Chaudhry attended the screening with her children.

Alvira Agnihotri

Salman Khan’s niece Alvira Agnihotri was also seen at the event.

Apart from these, several other celebrities graced the screening including Ayushmann Khurrana, Manish Malhotra, Kriti Sanon, Dimple Kapadia, Helen, Shabana Azmi, Johnny Lever, Rakesh Roshan, Suniel Shetty, Nandita Das, Richa Chadha, Anup Soni, Ali Fazal, Tusshar Kapoor, Shweta Tripathi, Shyam Kaushal, Aishwarya Sharma, Tana Shah Badhusha, Jackie Shroff, Suresh Wadkar, Arbaaz Khan, Sunil Grover, Sohail Khan, Boney Kapoor, Adnan Sami, and Vedang Raina.

Let us tell you that Umrao Jaan has officially re-released in theatres on June 27. Originally released in 1981, this iconic film is now available in a remastered 4K version, 44 years later.

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