Actor Alia Bhatt paid tribute to Rekha’s iconic Silsila avatar by stepping out in a look that reinterpreted the legendary onscreen style with a modern twist. The outfit was worn for the Umrao Jaan screening, where Rekha’s enduring legacy in fashion and film was celebrated.

In the video, Alia is seen in a custom baby pink sari. The fabric drapes softly over her shoulders, with intricate pleating near the collarbone and a high neck. The look is completed with statement feather earrings. Styled by Rhea Kapoor, the ensemble is a contemporary spin on Rekha’s legendary Silsila appearance, which remains one of the most talked-about style moments in Hindi cinema. The exact shade appears somewhere between baby pink and lilac, offering a delicate yet striking presence. Fans flooded the comments section of the video praising her for carrying the look with grace.

Diet Sabya called the look “reference done correct,” noting how difficult it is to emulate a look as iconic as Rekha’s without missing the mark. “Rekha ma in Silsila has given us fashion and heartbreak refs for ages. Eons. Centuries,” the caption read, adding that the only way to pay homage is to “do it correctly or not do it at all.”

In a recent interview with India Today, actor Kajol also praised Alia for forging her own identity in the industry. Speaking about Gen-Z actors, Kajol said, “They are not following anyone's footprints — and they shouldn’t. It’s a different world today.” She highlighted how actors like Alia are not replicating older generations but instead creating something uniquely their own.

With this look, Alia Bhatt not only honoured one of Bollywood’s most admired style icons but also demonstrated how the younger generation of actors can bridge classic and modern sensibilities. As Diet Sabya’s post summed it up — “Modern. Reference done right.”

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