Rekha Ji Cried and Hugged Richa Chadha After Watching Heeramandi; The Actress Can't Get Over That Moment

Richa Chadha had the pleasure of meeting legendary Bollywood actress Rekha at the screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi. Rekha Ji cried and hugged Richa for her performance in the Magnum Opus series after the special screening on Wednesday night.

Richa Chadha was deeply moved by the kind gesture and found herself overwhelmed with emotion, with both actors shedding tears post-screening.

Rekha Ji, known for her elegance and grace both on and off the screen, extended her admiration and appreciation to Richa Chadha, leaving a lasting impact on the talented actress.

Reacting to this heartfelt encounter, Richa Chadha shares, "Receiving praise and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever. I couldn't have asked for more validation; my heart is full. There's a song in the series, which is my solo mujra. For that,I referenced her song from Umrao Jaan, 'Ye kya jagah hai doston'. She has been my inspiration, my hero, and she’s the definition of what an icon is."

She continued, "Her kind words and affection towards my performance in 'Heeramandi' left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings, really. This is encouragement for me to continue striving for excellence in my craft. She gave me the tightest hug, and that was truly something that left me overwhelmed."