Bollywood icon Rekha is traveling to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Red Sea International Film Festival for a special screening of Muzaffar Ali's freshly restored classic Umrao Jaan. The 1981 musical drama, renowned for Rekha's National Film Award-winning portrayal of Umrao Jaan, a courtesan-poetess in 19th-century Lucknow, will be shown outside India for the first time. The restoration revives the film's lush period aesthetics, music, and storytelling, allowing international audiences to experience a landmark work in Indian cinema. This event underscores the Red Sea International Film Festival's commitment to showcasing iconic Indian titles on a global stage. Emphasizing Rekha's enduring legacy, Umrao Jaan remains celebrated as one of Indian cinema's most memorable performances - an exquisite blend of acting prowess, poetry, and romance set against a richly designed historical backdrop.