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Veteran actor Rekha will receive the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026, where Umrao Jaan will be screened in tribute to her career. She will also hoist the Indian flag during the festival's Independence Day celebrations

A restored 4K print of the 1981 classic Umrao Jaan starring Rekha will have its European premiere at the UK Asian Film Festival in London. The event celebrates South Asian cinema, with director Muzaffar Ali reflecting on the film

Sharing their photos, Ananya wrote, “For Re aunty swipe to see how nothing has changed Umrao Jaan in theatres.”

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is also closely working on the music and dances in the film as he wants them to be one of their own kind.