At the exclusive premiere of the highly-anticipated series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' veteran Bollywood actor Rekha stole hearts with a touching gesture towards Richa Chadha, one of the stars of the show. The event, attended by a constellation of Bollywood luminaries to support director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his team, witnessed a moment of profound admiration and affection between the two icons.

During a conversation that ranged from acting to cinema and Kathak, Rekha was captivated by Richa's performance in the series, particularly moved by her portrayal of the character Lajjo. In a spontaneous and emotional display, Rekha embraced Richa, showering her with heartfelt compliments and even planting a kiss on her baby bump.

The heartwarming exchange, captured on video, quickly went viral, captivating fans who flooded the comment section with messages of admiration and warmth. Comments ranged from 'Sweet gesture' to expressions of awe and appreciation for the bond shared between the two actors.

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Richa Chadha, visibly touched by Rekha's gesture, shared her gratitude for the legendary actress's validation of her performance. She expressed her profound gratitude, stating, 'Receiving praises and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever.'

Richa also shared the significance of the moment, revealing that she drew inspiration from Rekha's iconic performances, particularly referencing her song from 'Umrao Jaan' for a solo mujra sequence in the series. For Richa, Rekha embodies the essence of an icon, and her words of encouragement and affection left a lasting impact.

'Heeramandi' promises to be a landmark series, helmed by the visionary director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal. The series also marks the much-awaited comeback of Fardeen Khan to the screen.