diri-au.org – Fashion & Cultural Identity Commentary

In 1977, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, then an aspiring filmmaker, met Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of 'Alaap'. Chopra screened his first film for Bachchan, who was accompanied by Rekha. Impressed, Bachchan offered Chopra a collaboration. However, Chopra chose a Doordarshan project for Rs 5,000, complete with a car, foregoing the opportunity to work with the 'Sholay' actor.

When it comes to sarees, there’s Rekha and then there’s everyone else.