Rekha's 1981 film Umrao Jaan, a cinematic gem, featured her in an iconic silk anarkali adorned with emerald and pearl jewelry.
Rani effortlessly embraced this avatar, donning the bespoke Anarkali and nailing Rekha's look of yearning perfectly
This look became synonymous with Rekha's name. On Women's Day 2024, Rani emulated this very iconic look of the almighty queen herself and nailed it. She said about the look, "The Umrao Jaan look gracefully showcases the grandeur of the life of courtesans and there is this touch of purity in the look towards art which made me feel like I should definitely recreate this look."
Khoon Bhari Maang is remembered for Rekha's bold leather look, featuring a black T-shirt, leather pants, a jacket, knee-high boots, and a rifle.
Rani flawlessly emulates this badass vibe, donning a button-up shirt, matching pants, and letting her waves cascade down his frame. Rani expressed, "The all-black look from Khoon Bhari Maang is such a bold and fierce look that I just could not skip it. The look with those smokey eyes, open hair and all leather was very intimidating but powerful."
The gypsy head scarf is an unforgettable element of Rekha's iconic style. Sushant Divgikar pays tribute to this historic look, ensuring it receives its deserved recognition.
Whether it's slaying the metallic gypsy head wrap or serving face with finesse, Sushant contributes to immortalizing this classic look.
Sushant took Rekha's classic look to the next level by upgrading the materials and elements of the ensemble, while still maintaining the iconic essence of the outfit. Rani rightfully said, "The golden look, for me, is all about the glam girl bossing around and Rekha ji is the golden girl so I had to do it."
Rekha's unforgettable moment in the blue saree from Silsila has become a legendary symbol of elegance in Bollywood.
The scene where she picks up the phone, draped in that ethereal blue saree, is iconic. Sushant Divgikar recreates this timeless look with remarkable precision, capturing every detail of the scene. "The blue saree from Silsila was a simple girl-next door look and the want in her eyes was enduring. For me, it was a beautiful blend of innocence with fierceness and she looked like a goddess in that." Rani added.
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