IIFA 2018: Rekha makes a blockbuster stage comeback
What's the story
At IIFA 2018, the excitement levels to see Rekha perform on stage was much more than knowing the winners. The veteran actor was returning to stage after two decades and it was a big deal for all those present. Her fanclub shared glimpses of her dazzling performance on Instagram and we cannot wait to watch the complete act.
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She certainly did steal the show
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Age is just a number for Rekha
Even at 63, her graceful dance moves and expressions can give the current lot of heroines a run for their money. As can be seen in the clips, Rekha was dressed in light pink Anarkali and received a thunderous response from the audience. She performed at her evergreen tracks such as 'Salaam-e-Ishq', 'Dil Cheez Kya Hai', 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'.
A memorable night
Ranbir, Varun, Shraddha upped the entertainment quotient
While Rekha's was the standout performance, other celebrities who set the stage on fire included Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Bobby Deol among others. Rekha also presented the Best Supporting Actor - Male award to Nawazuddin Siddiqui for 'Mom'. The awards ceremony was hosted by Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh.
Winners
Meanwhile, Sridevi, Irrfan Khan adjudged Best Actors
Late Bollywood legend Sridevi was honored with the Best Actor - Female award for her performance in 'Mom', whereas Irrfan Khan won Best Actor - Male trophy for 'Hindi Medium'. Vidya Balan's 'Tumhari Sulu' was declared the Best Film and 'Hindi Medium' helmer Saket Chaudhary was named the Best Director. The award for the Best Story went to Rajkummar Rao's 'Newton'.