Rekha is called an icon of Indian cinema, not just for her memorable roles on celluloid but also how she carries herself off-screen. She is often called a fashion inspiration for many, with also how she dresses with panache at this age. After making her debut as a leading lady in the 1970 film ‘Sawan…
Suneel Darshan recalled casting Priyanka Chopra in Andaaz over Kareena Kapoor. Initially unimpressed, he later felt she resembled young Rekha, noting her nose issue, fixed later via surgery. Andaaz became her real breakthrough after The Hero flopped. Priyanka now works on Varanasi, Amri, and Judgment Day. During the early phase of his career as a…
‘Umrao Jaan’ has never left me’: Rekha states the character lives in her memories, in silences ahead of its IFFM 2026 screening Veteran actress Rekha will be seen as the guest of honour at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, with her iconic 1981 film ‘Umrao Jaan’ set to be screened at the…
Shekhar Suman fondly looked back on his Bollywood debut in Girish Karnad’s 1984 romantic drama Utsav, where he starred opposite Rekha. Produced by Shashi Kapoor, the film featured Rekha as the courtesan Vasantasena and Shekhar as Charudatta, a poor man she falls in love with in Ujjain. Being a newcomer, it was quite a task…
Veteran actor Rekha‘s journey into the film industry began under challenging circumstances. Having started working at a young age, she moved to Mumbai with her mother during her teenage years in search of opportunities in cinema. During that period, she crossed paths with actor Sanjay Khan, though their first meeting did not immediately lead to…