At the premiere of her movie Ulajh on Thursday, Janhvi Kapoor had the support of a mother-figure: the veteran actor Rekha.
At the premiere of Janhvi Kapoor’s new film, Ulajh, in Mumbai on Thursday evening, Rekha stepped into the late superstar Sridevi’s shoes. Janhvi had invited Rekha to the screening, and the veteran actor’s heartfelt gesture on the red carpet is touching fans’ hearts.
Rekha’s sweet gesture at the screening was captured in a video showing her touching and kissing a large banner of Janhvi Kapoor’s film poster, as if bestowing her blessings on Janhvi and her new movie. Fans noted the close connection between Rekha and the late Sridevi, with one remarking, “Sri and Rekha were very close.” Another added, “She is like an old granny of Bollywood stars.” A fan also commented, “Sridevi and Rekha shared a deep bond. Rekha believed that after Vyjayanthimala and Hema Malini, Sridevi was the third Tamil superstar in Hindi cinema.”
Another fan noted Rekha’s longstanding maternal nature, recalling an interview where, despite being only in her 30s, she lovingly brushed her dog’s coat. The fan added that Rekha has practically raised her younger siblings, taking on that role from a young age. For the premiere, Rekha donned a peach-colored tissue silk saree and adorned her hair with flowers in her signature style. She joined Janhvi on the red carpet, holding her hand as they posed for photos.
About Ulajh
Ulajh features Janhvi Kapoor as Suhana, the youngest Deputy High Commissioner, who tackles a challenging mission at the London embassy under intense scrutiny. Her performance breaks stereotypes, directly addressing the issue of nepotism.
Gulshan Devaiah joins the cast as a mysterious undercover agent, adding more suspense to the story. The trailer hints at a maze of secrets and betrayals, suggesting an internal leak that endangers undercover agents and thrusts Suhana into a desperate fight for survival.
Scripted by Sudhanshu Saria and Parveez Shaikh, with dialogue by Atika Chauhan and presented by Junglee Pictures, ‘Ulajh’ is set to release on August 2.
