Arguably the most beautiful Indian actress of all times, Hema Malini has some truly lavish compliments to pay to her colleague Rekha, whose signature film Umrao Jaan was re-released this week. Hema Malini on Rekha’s Umrao Jaan, “Rekha was born to play Umrao Jaan” In a conversation with this writer, Hema Malini said, “Rekha is a friend. […]
At the recent screening of the 1981 cinematic gem Umrao Jaan, Anjini Dhawan stepped into the spotlight with a look that paid graceful homage to the timeless character immortalized by Rekha. Styled by Sheefa Gilani, Anjini’s ensemble was not just fashion—it was a visual tribute to cinematic history reimagined through a contemporary lens. Anjini Dhawan […]
Aamir Khan is not one to follow fleeting fashion trends or opt for over-the-top statement dressing. Instead, his style reflects clarity of thought, cultural depth, and a preference for comfort-driven yet sophisticated design. This sensibility was on full display last night as the actor-filmmaker made a rare red carpet appearance at two significant events — […]
Mumbai was spellbound on Thursday evening as Alia Bhatt graced the special screening of Umrao Jaan, paying homage to Rekha with a re-creation of her iconic saree look from Silsila (1981). The actress stepped out in a delicate baby pink (or lilac?) custom saree by TT Custom Couture, styled by her go‑to stylist Rhea Kapoor. […]
One of the greatest films of Indian Cinema, Umrao Jaan (1981), is all set to re-release this Friday, June 27. The makers and distributors, PVR Inox Pictures, are all set to make this a grand affair and have called the who’s who of Bollywood for its premiere. BREAKING: Rekha to host Umrao Jaan re-release premiere; Aamir Khan, […]
Long before Umrao Jaan, cinematic Lucknow was a silhouette, its people and places existed in stories, but its spirit remained absent. Then appeared Muzaffar Ali, armed with lifelong memories of Lucknow’s musky corridors and crafted not a homage, but a resurrection. Those who’ve never seen Umrao Jaan — who’ve only drifted along to its ghazals, […]
Muzaffar Ali’s classic film Umrao Jaan is set to return to theatres on June 27, 2025, after a long absence. The director shares his thoughts on what makes the film enduringly relevant. Muzaffar Ali opens up Umrao Jaan re- releasing after three decades; says, “It is a timeless film in every way ahead of it’s […]
PVR INOX invites audiences to step back into the gilded courtyards of 19th-century Lucknow, as the cinematic treasure Umrao Jaan returns to theatres in a resplendent 4K restoration. The 4k restoration of the film has been done by NFDC- NFAI. The producers of the film are S.K.Jain & Sons and Integrated Films. Directed by the […]
Muzaffar Ali, who directed Farooq Sheikh in two of his finest works Gaman and Umrao Jaan, recalls the affable actor with much affection. “Farooq’s grace and effortless ability to embody characters with such authenticity left an indelible mark on Indian cinema,” he said. “His quiet strength, even in roles where the heroine held the narrative’s […]
