Rekha plants a kiss on Mahima Chaudhry's daughter Ariana Mukherjee's cheek in unseen glimpses from Umrao Jaan re-release screening

Mahima Chaudhry made a graceful appearance at the star-studded re-release screening of Muzaffar Ali’s classic Umrao Jaan in Mumbai on Thursday night (June 27). The actress, who was accompanied by her daughter Ariana Mukerjee and nephew Ryan, later took to social media to share rare, behind-the-scenes glimpses from the event, including candid moments with Rekha, Tabu, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman, Hema Malini, Jackie Shroff, Alia Bhatt, and Asha Bhosle.

Rekha’s sweet gesture for Ariana

In one of the pictures shared by Mahima, legendary actress Rekha was seen planting a gentle kiss on Ariana’s cheek, a tender moment that charmed the internet. The affectionate gesture not only warmed hearts but also highlighted the timeless diva’s fondness for the next generation of Bollywood.



Ariana’s gesture of respect steals the show

Among the standout moments of the evening was Mahima's daughter Ariana touching veteran actor Raj Babbar’s feet, a gesture that quickly caught the internet’s attention. The star kid, dressed in a pastel blue outfit and high heels, impressed fans with her grace and humility. Mahima herself also exchanged traditional greetings with Raj Babbar and his family, as did her nephew Ryan, who followed suit in touching the senior actor’s feet.

Social media was abuzz with praise for Ariana’s conduct. One user commented, “It’s rare to see such sanskaar in today’s generation.” Others drew aesthetic comparisons between Ariana and global stars like BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Selena Gomez, pointing out her unique hairstyle and poised appearance.



The Umrao Jaan re-release brought together several generations of Bollywood, with Rekha, the film’s iconic lead, gracing the event. Also in attendance were Asha Bhosle, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Nushrratt Bharucha, and many others.

Is Ariana Mukerjee Bollywood-bound?

This is not the first time Ariana has caught public attention. She recently appeared at the premiere of Mahima’s film Nadaaniyaan, and speculation is steadily building about whether she might follow in her mother’s footsteps into the film industry. While there’s no official confirmation yet, her public appearances and growing popularity have certainly sparked curiosity.

Ariana is Mahima’s daughter with ex-husband Bobby Mukherjee. The couple tied the knot in 2006 and parted ways in 2013.