Veteran actor Rekha attended the screening of Janhvi Kapoor’s film Ulajh in Mumbai on August 1. She appeared awestruck by Janhvi and kissed the poster of her film. Rekha later hugged and kissed Janhvi on the head while posing for paparazzi. The star-studded screening was organized by the makers of the thriller. Rekha arrived dressed in her signature silk saree and looked gorgeous and graceful. Videos from the screening showed her kissing Janhvi’s face on the giant poster.
Rekha fans have a strong connection with Sridevi, describing the two actors as close and having a special bond. Some fans believe Sridevi is the third Tamil superstar in Hindi cinema after Vyjanthimala and Hema Malini. Another fan believes she has a special spark and is always maternal, as seen in an interview where she was barely 30 and brushing her dog’s coat.
Rekha’s presence at the premiere of Janhvi Kapoor’s film “Ulajh” was a heartwarming moment, showcasing her deep bond with Sridevi and her continued support. her affectionate gesture of touching and kissing the film’s poster featuring Janhvi resonated with fans, drawing emotional connections between Rekha and Sridevi’s friendship. Fans were moved by Rekha’s maternal demeanor, recalling her nurturing nature in both personal life and the film industry. Her graceful presence on the red carpet was complemented by her peach-colored saree and signature floral hair decoration.
“Ulajh” stars Janhvi Kapoor as Suhana, a Deputy High Commissioner at the London embassy, and Gulshan Devaiah as an undercover agent. The film explores themes of secrecy, betrayal, and espionage, with scripts by Sudhanshu Saria and Parveez Shaikh and dialogue by Atika Chauhan. Released on August 2, it promises a gripping tale of survival and defiance against industry stereotypes.
Janhvi, dressed in a chic white dress, joined Rekha, who showed her love. Social media users complimented Rekha for her motherly affection towards Janhvi, daughter of late actor Sridevi and Boney Kapoor.
“Janhvi ko pyar aur aashirwad dene aayi hai, unki aankhon mein voh Mamta dikhti hai… (Rekha is here to bless Janhvi),” stated someone on Instagram. Her eyes show her maternal affection).” “Rekha ji showered Janhvi with love, just like Sridevi ji,” said another. “Wish Sridevi was also here (sic),” a person commented. Another added, “Rekha ji and Sridevi ji were good friends, so it’s only natural for Rekha ji to step in like a maasi to her… Like a mother figures to Janhvi.”
The movie was attended by Janhvi’s family members as well. Together on the red carpet, Arjun and Khushi Kapoor posed. Avoiding the photographers, Janhvi’s lover Shikhar Pahariya hurried into the arena. A photo featuring Arjun, Khushi, and Janhvi was taken when Karan Johar attended the film screening as well.
Boney Kapoor, Janhvi’s father, showed up for Ulajh’s screening decked up in black. He was observed giving the photographers advice on how to tilt the camera to capture a subject’s true height. Actor Vedang Raina, who is reported to be Rekha’s boyfriend, and Khushi Kapoor led her to her car following the screening. Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu, will compete with Ulajh, which opens today, in theaters.