Rekha calls Alia Bhatt 'future legend', dedicated her award to the actress

Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International film festival awards held in February for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi. She received the award from Rekha who dedicated her own award to her and even called her one of the ‘future legends'. Rekha won the award for 'outstanding contribution in the film industry'. The awards were aired on television on Sunday afternoon.

A video clip from the awards event shared by Sony shows Alia and Rekha sharing the stage, both in white sarees. Alia is seen holding her trophy when



Rekha says on stage, “I dedicate my award today to the future legends of our country and she is the beginning of that.” An overwhelmed Alia reacts to her statement by humorously collapsing on the ground while making a sound “turrrrrr” as if in disbelief.

Alia bowed down in front of Rekha with her hands joined in a namaste and also gave her a hug before receiving the trophy from her. Just like her iconic character of Gangubai, Alia decked up in a white saree with a matching embroidered blouse for the event. Rekha was in a white and golden silk saree with golden jewellery.