Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has recently celebrated the timeless sense of style of veteran actress Rekha. In his latest post, he emphasized how her fashion choices remain unchanged, rooted, and eternal.
On Sunday, Manish shared a couple of photos and videos of Rekha from her appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival. The actress looked stunning in a personal heirloom Silver-Gold vintage saree, paired beautifully with a handwoven silver tissue zari blouse and odhna.
A Tribute to Heirloom Sarees
Manish expressed his admiration for Rekha’s love for heirloom sarees, noting that she wears each piece like a work of art, creating an intimate connection over time. He remarked, “Fashion may evolve, but Iconic Rekhaji’s Style remains unchanged—rooted, instinctive, eternal which has always been my philosophy as well.”
He added, “A devoted collector of heirloom sarees, she wears each one as art, with an intimacy that only time can create. #Rekhaji STUNNER at the Red Sea International Film Festival, she chose a personal heirloom Silver Gold vintage saree styled with a @manishmalhotraworld handwoven Silver woven tissue zari cholah and an odhna, both enriched with traditional zardosi embroidery, and a handcrafted batwa. In that moment, Indian heritage wasn’t styled for the world—it was simply lived, with timeless grace and magnificence.”
Recognition at the Festival
Rekha was honored at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she received the Red Sea Honouree Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to cinema. A restored 4K edition of her classic film “Umrao Jaan” was showcased, and Rekha delivered a heartfelt speech, reflecting her deep love for films.
In her speech, she mentioned, “I am not much of a talker. I think even with Umrao, the dialogues said barely half of what my eyes could feel … My mother used to always say, you don’t talk about your achievements, you don’t talk about your feelings. You don’t teach people by telling them what to do. You just live by example. You live your best life, and they can learn it all, especially what not to do.”
Manish Malhotra has consistently expressed his admiration for Rekha, often sharing posts that celebrate her timeless style and elegance.