Rekha and Manish Malhotra’s 5 saree collaborations that are perfect for your Diwali wardrobe

Veteran actress Rekha and Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra share a common obsession for sarees, which the duo often terms ‘pure love’, to which we completely agree. Manish Malhotra’s collection explores silk to sequins, where the entry of Rekha, as his muse, amplifies the look even more. Often seen in exquisite Banarasi and iconic Kanjeevarams from his collection, let’s see 5 sarees worn by Rekha, curated by the designer, that are perfect for Diwali 2025.

For her appearance at an award event, Rekha reminded us why she is in a league of her own. She draped a beautiful silver tissue silk saree, which was inspired by her ‘Umrao Jaan’ era and was created by Manish Malhotra. The gleaming silver shade was paired with a matching full-sleeved textured blouse in the same fabric and felt less like clothing and more like a woven poem.
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Effortlessly exuding grace like a pro, Rekha wore a customised organza drape with chikankari embroidered borders and pallu from the shelves of Manish Malhotra. Decorated with intricate badla work on the main bodice, the combination of embroideries on the soft fabric added the right amount of elegance and sparkle. Rekha further amped the look with a matching elbow-length silk blouse and stole the ivory show in seconds.
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At Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash, she draped an exquisite orange Kanjeevaram saree, featuring a striking golden border and intricate patterns that beautifully captured the light, making it impossible for the audience to divert their gaze. The bright-hued drape was matched with a lavish half-sleeved golden blouse that exuded an air of regal sophistication and perfectly brought in the balance of tradition and modernity.
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For a cover shoot, Manish Malhotra made Rekha turn into a majestic ancient queen with modern aesthetics that instantly made the internet go wild. At a glance, Rekha was seen in an earthy-hued sheen-silk saree with sequin and zardozi embroidery, which was teamed with a Maharaja-esque design-crafted jacket. In another, she was seen wearing a gorgeous silk drape, dipped in a pearl grey hue with shimmer borders. It was matched with a sleek silk blouse and looked absolutely mesmerising.
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Reigning in the fashion world with her iconic looks over the years, she once wore a pastel pink Banarasi kora silk saree with golden detailing and delicate lotus motifs, which was handwoven to its core. Curated by Manish Malhotra himself, Relha matched its prowess with a similarly hued sophisticated blouse and elevated the look with a golden potli bag and a pair of sunglasses for the extra glamour.
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