Iconic Films Of Evergreen Beauty, Rekha

MUMBAI, (ANI) – Bollywood Diva Rekha’s Bollywood debut came with the film Sawan Bhadon in 1970, which was a commercial success. Since then, she has steadily risen to prominence, earning a reputation as one of the most attractive and captivating actresses in Indian cinema. Here are some of the finest films from her illustrious career.

Ghar

Vinod Mehra and Rekha played the lead roles in a film directed by Manik Chatterjee. The storyline revolved around a young married couple coping with the aftermath of a rape. Rekha delivered an outstanding performance in this movie. Additionally, the film was remade in Tamil and Malayalam.

Khubsoorat 

Rekha portrayed the eccentric character Manju Dayal in a film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Her impeccable comedic timing and witty dialogue are among the film’s key highlights. The audience applauded Rekha’s performance in the film. The film also starred Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, and Shashikala. In 2014, ‘Khubsoorat’ was remade with Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan in the lead roles.

Umraao Jaan 

When talking about Rekha’s filmy journey, so how can we forget about Umraao Jaan? Muzaffar Ali directed this film, and Rekha’s portrayal in it was one of the best of her career. She took on the role of Umrao Jaan, a poetess and dancer. The film also featured Farooq Shaikh, Raj Babbar, Shaukat Azmi, and Prema Narayan. Rekha was honored with a National Film Award for her performance in the movie.

Silsila

Yash Chopra both wrote and directed the movie, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha in the main roles, depicting a love triangle among the characters. Although it didn’t perform well at the box office, the film received the status of a cult classic cinema.

Ijaazat

Rekha’s unconventional role in Gulzar’s ‘Ijaazat’ was a standout. In 1987, the film, based on a Bengali story, defied societal norms. Her performance as an actress in this movie is still revered as one of her most powerful acts.

Khoon Bhari Maang

Directed by Rakesh Roshan, ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ was a revenge drama starring Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan, and Sonu Walia in the main roles. Rekha played the character of Aarti, a devoted wife, and later transformed into Jyoti to seek revenge after being duped by her husband, who left her to die. The movie achieved commercial success, and Rekha was honored with the Filmfare Best Actor (Female) award for her portrayal.