Ahead of the re-release of the 1981 cult classic musical-drama Umrao Jaan, the makers of the film hosted a special screening in Mumbai on Thursday. Among the renowned names from the industry who attended the event was Khushi Kapoor. The Gen鈥揨 star turned up the heat with her stunning presence at the event, and let鈥檚 just say 鈥 she truly nailed it. In a beige and white co-ord set which was a blend of contemporary charm and ethnic elegance, she stole the show.
Her makeup? It was also done to perfection, accentuating her already striking features. A neatly tied bun and embellished earcuffs finished off her look.
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Talking about Umrao Jaan, the film follows the story of Amiran, a young girl who is sold into a brothel in Lucknow. It explores her journey to become a renowned courtesan and her relationships while also navigating societal challenges. The film, directed by Muzaffar Ali, is based on the 1899 Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada by Mirza Hadi Ruswa. It was remade in 2006 with Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in the leads.
Coming back to Khushi Kapoor, the actress made her debut with Zoya Akhtar鈥檚 Nadaaniyan alongside Agastya Nanda and Shanaya Kapoor. The film premiered on Netflix. Earlier this year, Khushi made her big screen debut, playing the lead in Loveyapa. A remake of Tamil Film Love Today, the film also featured Aamir Khan鈥檚 son Junaid Khan as the male lead.
Khushi鈥檚 last appearance was in Nadaaniyan. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the romantic comedy brings together a fresh ensemble cast including Ibrahim Ali Khan, Suniel Shetty, Mahima Chaudhry, Dia Mirza and Jugal Hansraj, apart from Khushi. Made under the production of Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, the film premiered on Netflix and received a mixed response from the audience.
Netflix鈥檚 official synopsis of the film reads, 鈥淎 South Delhi diva, a middle-class overachiever and one outrageous plan: hiring him as her fake boyfriend to save her squad. But when real feelings come into play, can they handle the chaos of falling in love?鈥
Khushi Kapoor stays in the limelight for her personal life as well. She is rumoured to be dating Vedang Raina ever since working together in The Archies.