At the Umrao Jaan event, Janhvi Kapoor paid tribute to veteran star Rekha, whom she fondly calls her pedamma
When Janhvi Kapoor takes the ethnic route, we simply stop, stare and take notes. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the actor stepped out in Mumbai to attend the re-release premiere of Muzaffar Ali’s 1981 film Umrao Jaan. The musical drama featured veteran star Rekha as the titular courtesan and poet. Through her gorgeous outfit, Janhvi paid tribute to the cinema legend and her pedamma in the best way possible.
She also shared a reel from a photoshoot on her Instagram account, captioning it as, “For my Pedamma #UmraoJaan the classic, in theatres all over India from tomorrow.”
For the event, Janhvi Kapoor slipped into a stunning white embroidered anarkali suit, emulating the movie’s iconic character in terms of grace and elegance. The flowy silhouette came with a plunging sweetheart neckline.
Intricate floral, beaded and mirror work dominated the ankle-grazing enthnic ensemble. Delicate borders at the hem added charm to her outfit.
Janhvi complemented her vintage wardrobe pick with an ornately decorated dupatta, which was styled like a boho-traditional jacket. The beige-coloured dupatta bore similar hand-woven designs and patterns echoing the grandeur and opulence that are hallmarks of Umrao Jaan, the film.
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