Rekha was honoured with the Red Sea Honouree Award at the Red Sea International Film Festival during the screening of the restored version of Umrao Jaan. She quoted lines from the film, shared poetry, and spoke emotionally about cinema’s healing power

Ashvini Bhave shared her surreal experience of watching the restored Umrao Jaan alongside legends Rekha and Shabana Azmi, calling it an unforgettable evening