Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel reveals what Rekha told her when she met her at an event: 'She said, 'Why did you cry?''

Actor Nitanshi Goel, who won hearts with her role as Phool in Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, recently met veteran star Rekha at an event. The 17-year-old was thrilled to take a selfie with her. In a chat with a paparazzo, Nitanshi shared that Rekha sweetly asked her, “Why do you cry so much?”

Nitanshi Goel Meets Rekha at an Event

Nitanshi Goel recalled how special the moment was for her. She said, “It meant a lot to me. Who isn’t a fan of Rekha ji? When I met her, she already knew that I had cried during my speech. She looked at me and said, ‘Nitanshi, why do you cry so much? You dream such beautiful dreams—please keep dreaming like that.’”

She ended by saying, “The way she met me and knew who I was — that itself is a huge, huge moment for me.”

Respectful Gestures at Mumbai Fashion Show

At a recent Mumbai fashion show, Nitanshi garnered attention for her respectful gestures towards Bollywood legends. While walking the ramp, she paused to touch Hema Malini’s feet, earning the veteran actress's warm smile and acknowledgment. She later hugged Sushmita Sen, with the two sharing an emotional moment. Nitanshi’s actions highlighted her humility and admiration for these icons, further endearing her to fans.

Laapataa Ladies, released globally as Lost Ladies, follows the journey of two newlywed brides who accidentally get swapped during a train ride while on their way to their new homes.