At an airport, Rekha pushed away a fan seeking a selfie, sparking social media comparisons to Jaya Bachchan, nicknaming her “Jaya Bachchan 2.0.” Despite the moment, Rekha smiled for paparazzi later. She recently appeared at the Red Sea Film Festival in an elegant saree, attending ‘Umrao Jaan’ screening. Rekha faced an unexpected moment at the airport on Tuesday morning when a video captured her pushing away a fan and refusing to take a photo. The footage quickly spread across social media, sparking a wave of reactions and comparisons to Jaya Bachchan, getting Rekha the nickname “Jaya Bachchan 2.0.”Fan approaches for selfie, Rekha refusesIn the video, as Rekha headed toward the exit, a female fan hurried up with a phone, hoping to snap a selfie. The actress quickly pushed her away, refusing the photo. Later, on her way to the car, Rekha smiled at the flashing cameras and waved to the paparazzi. She wore a casual outfit consisting of a white top, black trousers, and a black shrug.Netizens compare Rekha to Jaya BachchanFans quickly began comparing Rekha’s behavior to that of Jaya, who is famously known for refusing fan photos and avoiding the paparazzi. One user commented, “Jaya Bachchan 2.0.” Another expressed sympathy, saying, “I feel bad for the woman… what was so difficult about spending a few seconds for someone who considers you their fan?” Many others shared similar thoughts, with remarks like, “OMG started acting like Jaya Bachchan,” “Then what’s the difference between Jaya and Rekha?” and “Jaya 2.0 so rude.”
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Celebrity airport appearances spark debateCelebrities are frequently spotted at airports these days, but the demand for them to always be camera-ready has stirred some debate. Not long ago, Jaya Bachchan openly expressed her displeasure with the paparazzi, calling their conduct ‘unprofessional’ and sharing that she does not like them.Rekha shines at Red Sea Film FestivalMeanwhile, Rekha made a rare appearance at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, attending the screening of the newly restored 4K version of the 1981 classic ‘Umrao Jaan’. She looked stunning in an elegant ivory and gold silk saree as she posed with the film’s director, Muzaffar Ali, during the event.