Rekha portrayed the role of Aarti, a devoted wife. Helmed by Rakesh Roshan, 'Khoon Bhari Maang' was a revenge drama starring film Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan, and Sonu Walia in the lead roles. Despite being a box office failure, the film received the status of a cult classic cinema. Written and directed by Yash Chopra, the film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha in the lead roles and showcased the love triangle between the actors. Rekha received a National Film Award for her performance in the film. Farooq Shaikh, Raj Babbar, Shaukat Azmi, and Prema Naraya also appeared in the film. She was cast in the character of Umrao Jaan, a poetess and dancer. Helmed by Muzzaffar Ali, Rekha's performance in this film was one of the best of her career. 'Khubsoorat' was remade in the year 2014 with actors Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan in the lead roles. Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, and Shashikala were also a part of the film. The audience applauded Rekha's performance in the film. Her comic timing and witty dialogues are among the film's key highlights. The film was also remade in Tamil and Malayalam.ĭirected by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Rekha played a quirky character Manju Dayal.

In this film, Rekha's acting was remarkable. The plot followed the lives of a young married couple dealing with the consequences of rape. Starring Vinod Mehra and Rekha in the lead roles, the film was directed by Manik Chatterjee. As she turns a year older today, take a look at some of the best films of her career. She is presently regarded as one of the most attractive and captivating actresses in Indian cinema. Post that, Rekha steadily climbed her way to the top. She began her acting career at the age of 14 with the film 'Anjana Safar' in the year 1969. Bollywood star Rekha is known for her iconic portrayals in films.

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