<h2>Timeless beauty Rakul Preet Singh on Rekha</h2>
For her magnetic presence, unapologetic authenticity, and enduring grace, contemporary star <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/rakul-preet-singh-talks-about-her-non-negotiable-ritual-during-an-outdoor-shoot-23638600" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rakul Preet Singh</a>, nominates Rekha as our Timeless Beauty this week.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Rakul-Preet-Singh-a_e.jpg" alt="Rakul Preet Singh" width="1280" height="720" /> Rakul Preet Singh
&ldquo;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/rekha-all" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rekha </a>ji is my absolute favourite timeless beauty because she is simply gorgeous. I love all her movies, from &lsquo;Umrao Jaan&rsquo; to &lsquo;Khoon Bhari Maang&rsquo;. I have always been smitten by the way she carries herself on screen &mdash; her graceful dancing and those beautiful, expressive eyes. She has always been a true diva with an amazing fashion sense. She is incredibly fit and possesses this magnetic aura; even now, when she walks into a room, you are completely stunned by her beauty and personality,&rdquo; Rakul shares.
Beyond the glamour, Rakul is inspired by the veteran actor&rsquo;s candid nature and spirit. &ldquo;Besides all of this, she radiates so much warmth. What is perfect about her is that she has always owned her imperfections. She is honest about who she is &mdash; very real, outspoken, and never one to mince her words. Yet, she still retains a beautiful, childlike innocence. To be such a massive star, and still remain so authentic and unapologetically herself, is truly inspiring.&rdquo;
Having followed her idol&rsquo;s journey since childhood due to their shared October 10 birthday, Rakul cherishes their real-life encounters. &ldquo;I have met her socially a few times since I joined films, and I cannot get our first interaction out of my head. I walked into a hall where she was rehearsing for an event. Rekha ji was wearing an all-white outfit, red lipstick, amazing black shades, and a white bandana &mdash; I was awestruck. I recently saw a 20-minute performance of hers, and to see that magic happening now is amazing.&rdquo;
<h2>Class Of Her Own</h2>
She has only just graduated from London Business School, but Advaitesha Birla&rsquo;s r&eacute;sum&eacute; already makes a compelling case for why she may be the Birla scion to watch. The youngest of Kumar Mangalam and Neerja Birla&rsquo;s three children, Advaitesha has packed an impressive amount into her early years. Following her undergraduate degree at University College London, Advaitesha moved on to LBS, adding another major milestone to her academic journey.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Advaitesha-Birla_e.jpg" alt="Advaitesha Birla" width="1280" height="720" /> Advaitesha Birla
Long before graduation robes and business school credentials, however, she was already making her mark. At 17, she founded Ujaas, a nonprofit initiative championing menstrual health and hygiene. Yet, she is equally poised in the global spotlight &mdash; who can forget her representing India at the exclusive Le Bal des D&eacute;butantes in Paris in 2023, turning heads in a divine red <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/fashion/article/sabyasachi-unveils-the-first-look-of-his-largest-flagship-store-in-mumbai-23281373" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sabyasachi </a>gown?
Gowns and galas aside, Advaitesha appears firmly focused on her ambitions. Armed with her new degree and a track record of early success, she is stepping into an exciting next chapter &mdash; undoubtedly one that many will be watching closely.
<h2>All Heart And Hit Tracks</h2>
The baraatis have barely recovered, but it&rsquo;s the perfect time for a recap of the wonderful whirlwind that was <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/anshula-kapoor-marries-rohan-thakkar-check-out-their-dreamy-wedding-photos-111927" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar&rsquo;s wedding.</a> While much of Bollywood was in attendance &mdash; many of them family &mdash; the standout moments from this multi-day celebration had less to do with glamour and everything to do with heart.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Anshula-Kapoor_e.jpg" alt="Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar" width="1280" height="720" /> Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar
Before the festivities kicked into high gear, the ceremony delivered its most poignant moment: a framed portrait of Anshula&rsquo;s late mother, Mona, placed lovingly on a table beside the bride. A quiet, deeply moving tribute that ensured her presence was felt on one of the biggest days of Anshula&rsquo;s life.
Then came the reception, and the energy dialled up several notches. The guest list sparkled with the likes of Rekha, a stunning Janhvi Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff, who arrived carrying his signature potted peace lily. But the real action was on the dance floor. With DJ AJ spinning crowd-pleasers all night, Ranveer Singh and Anshula&rsquo;s big brother, Arjun Kapoor, had everyone on their feet with their trademark infectious energy.
The ultimate move, though? The newlyweds ditching their elaborate wedding ensembles for matching slogan T-shirts as the celebrations rolled into the wee hours. Equal parts practical and effortlessly cool, it was the perfect ending to a wedding that celebrated love, family and joy in the most authentic way.
<h2>Wintour Wonderland</h2>
Some journeys are measured in years, but as Karan Johar so aptly explains, Manish Malhotra&rsquo;s is &ldquo;measured in dreams.&rdquo; And what a dream July 8 was. Making his official <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/paris-haute-couture-fashion-week-sudha-reddy-attends-giorgio-armani-prive-manish-malhotra-and-elie-saab-23639029?text-shots" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paris Haute Couture </a>Week debut, Manish unveiled Maa &mdash; a deeply emotional, breathtaking tribute to his mother, who passed away in March.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Karan-Johar-aa_e.jpg" alt="Karan Johar with actors Heart Evangelista (left) and Fan Bingbing" width="1280" height="720" /> Karan Johar with actors Heart Evangelista (left) and Fan Bingbing
While the ramp delivered exactly what we expected &mdash; sweeping silhouettes and Manish&rsquo;s signature, unapologetic maximalism &mdash; the real flex was the front row. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/celebrity-life/newsmakers/article/paris-fashion-week-2026-manish-malhotra-isha-ambani-shares-front-row-with-anna-wintour-23638931" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anna Wintour </a>&mdash; famously discerning about where she spends her fashion calendar &mdash; chose to attend Manish&rsquo;s couture presentation on a day stacked with heavyweights including Balenciaga, Robert Wun, Elie Saab, and Zuhair Murad. That&rsquo;s less a scheduling quirk and more a vote of confidence.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Isha-Ambani-ax_e.jpg" alt="Anna Wintour and Isha Ambani" width="1280" height="720" /> Anna Wintour and Isha Ambani
The milestone was clearly as emotional as it was historic for Manish, and his inner circle ensured he didn&rsquo;t experience it alone.<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/karan-johar-defends-alia-bhatts-alpha-says-audience-above-online-negativity-and-true-warriors-23638288" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Karan Johar</a>, Sophie Choudry, Punit Malhotra and a handful of close friends flew in to witness the moment firsthand. Karan&rsquo;s heartfelt post-show tribute said it best, calling the presentation &ldquo;the &lsquo;mother&rsquo; of all collections&rdquo;.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Manish-Malhotra_e.jpg" alt="Manish Malhotra" width="1280" height="720" />Manish Malhotra
Of course, the celebrations didn&rsquo;t end with the final bow. Manish&rsquo;s tight-knit coterie cut a cake to celebrate after the show, and then headed en masse to Paris hotspot Matignon. There, as we hear it, the fashion world proved just as small as ever with an unexpected encounter with American image architect Law Roach. Paris, after all, loves a perfectly styled ending.

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