Designer Manish Malhotra celebrated Rekha’s glamour on her birthday

Actress Rekha turned 71 on October 10, and to celebrate her timelessness, the designer shared her sizzling pictures on social media.

Rekha, the eternal diva and veteran actor of Bollywood, has, over the years, made headlines for her powerful performances and chic fashion choices that have always inspired generations. She turned 71 on Friday, October 10 and wishes from all corners started pouring in, including a special wish from ace Indian fashion designer, Manish Malhotra.

Manish Malhotra shares a series of sizzling fashion-forward pictures of Rekha.

On Rekha’s 71st birthday, Manish Malhotra took to his Instagram to wish the veteran actress on her birthday. From their Vogue Arabia shoot to the iconic sarees the actress has adorned over the years, he shared a series of pictures of her, offering fans a glimpse into the diva’s regal collaboration with him. Captioning the post, Manish wrote, “The ICONIC EMPRESS #REKHAJI. There is no one like you… from the movies to your photo shoots to your expressions, you are an Original always… Happy Birthday… love, respect, obsession, just all of it for you. From our @voguearabia shoots to all the sarees and to all the pictures, it’s always fun with you and discussing all the songs that I am obsessed with.”

More on Rekha’s varied, gorgeous looks.

The first photo featured Rekha in one of her most iconic looks from her 2023 Vogue Arabia cover shoot. She channelled regal opulence in couture designed by Manish. She wore a lavish gold vintage brocade jacket layered over a black turtleneck and accentuated by Mughal-inspired headgear embroidered with gold zari. The second photo had her look ethereal in a traditional suit with a HyderabadiKhadadupatta, making it look like a saree. Her third look was in a deep velvet ensemble styled by Manish. It featured a luxurious, body-hugging velvet gown with a one-shoulder neckline and dramatic, flowing fabric, creating a striking silhouette. She paired it with a velvet hat for heightened vintage flair. In another look, she wore a beautiful Anarkali with intricate gold borders, paired with churidar, traditional jootis, and a delicate net dupatta. Her dramatic black ensemble exuded vintage mystery. She wore a wide-brimmed black hat with a large bow detail, partially obscuring her face, adding to the allure. She wore a high-collared white shirt with a decorative neckpiece, which contrasted sharply with a black cape and voluminous skirt.

Also, Rekha’s iconic saree looks stunned fans, inspiring them to up their ethnic fashion game.