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Rekha is a mysterious legend of Bollywood, a talented actress whose look holds many secrets.

Brief information

Rekha is an Indian film actress who has conquered Bollywood. She has about 200 box-office films, several biographical books and even 2 studio solo albums to her credit.

The actress received her pseudonym by shortening her name. Bhanurekha Ganesan is the name of the woman. Her career began back in 1966. As a teenager, she took part in the filming of several Bollywood films. For her acting and memorable appearance, the girl was repeatedly awarded the titles “Best Actress” and “The Most Beautiful Woman in India.”

Her zodiac sign is Libra, which determines her sound disposition and ability to assess the situation. The actress's favorite colors are black, red and gold. In Europe, Rekha was often compared to Madonna and Cher - icons of style and beauty of the time.

Filmography

During her career, Rekha has acted in at least 183 films.

The beginning of a creative journey

Bhanurekha Ganesan was born in 1954 in the city of Madras (modern Chennai), in the family of actor Gemini Ganesan and actress Pushpavalli. The parents did not enter into an official marriage; the father left when Rekha was still little. Neither her mother nor her father had much success in their profession.

Although her parents were actors, Rekha had no interest in this work. She dreamed of becoming a flight attendant and traveling around the world. But at the age of 12, at the insistence of her mother, Rekha had to act in films. She had an innate talent for staying in the frame, which producers and directors immediately noticed.

Having dropped out of school at the age of 14, Rekha decided to focus on her career as an actress, thereby helping to improve the financial situation in the family. Her father did not take any part in her life and upbringing, which strengthened Rekha’s character and taught her to rely only on herself.

Working in cinema was accompanied by constant nervous breakdowns - the girl felt deprived of the joy of childhood. Constant castings and auditions exhausted Rekha, but she continued her path to success in Bollywood.

Biography

Rekha is the stage name of Bhanurekha Ganesan .

• The future celebrity was born on 10/10/54. The girl's parents were famous Indian actors, but, unfortunately, they were not married at the time of Rekha's birth. The father did not even want to register his new daughter for a long time.
• Rekha and six other children were mainly cared for by their mother. The children felt sorry for their mother and understood how hard it was for her, so not all of them graduated from school, deciding to also earn money for the family.
• When the beautiful girl Bhanurekha was only twelve, she was offered a small role in a movie. At that time, she was a little overweight, could not qualify for the main, bright roles and happily starred even in episodes. But working in the background also helped her gain useful, practical experience. And after a couple of years, young Rekha not only confidently behaved in front of a movie camera, but also understood many issues of the film business. And then she was lucky to get into the famous and so desired by many actors Bollywood.
• It was in this huge film company that the experience gained over several years came in handy. Rekhe was still a teenager, but she felt more confident among famous actors, directors, and producers.

Career blossoming

The girl’s acting abilities were not in doubt, but her appearance was constantly criticized. Her plump physique and teenage changes prevented her from landing leading roles in films. Rekha began working hard on her image and already in the early 70s she appeared in a new image.

Proper makeup, a slim figure and stylish clothes became a ticket to the big cinema. Real success came to the girl after meeting with the famous actor and TV presenter Amitabh Bachchan. They starred in many films, becoming the most recognizable on-screen couple. Rekha’s first popular film was “Two Strangers.”

The next work brought Rekha success and fame. The film “Home” gave Rekha rave reviews from critics and a nomination for the prestigious Filmfare Awards in India. The heyday of the actress’s career occurred in the early 80s. According to journalists' calculations, Rekha could star in 3 or more films in one year, each of which was positively assessed by critics.

In 1982, Rekha even visited the Soviet Union at a film festival, where she presented the film “Dear Umran” to the general public, for her role in which critics recognized her as the best actress in the country and awarded her the national Golden Lotus award.

Creativity in the 1970s

The 70s were not marked by national recognition for Rekha. Despite this, the actress gained invaluable experience in Hindi-language cinema, which “tempered” her for future star status. During these years, Rekha took up yoga, as a result of which she noticeably lost weight and became an attractive and sexy girl (previously she was slightly plump). At this time, she also meets her colleague and lover Amitabh Bachchan, with whom she starred in more than 20 films. The duet of Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan became popular not only in India, but throughout the world. The two have starred together in films like Master of Destiny, Raja Natwarlal, The Price of Friendship and many more.

In the early 80s, their stage romance grew into reality. Amitabh was already married to actress Jaya Bhaduri, but this did not stop him from falling in love with Rekha. What’s also surprising is that this love triangle managed to appear in “Silsilya,” the plot of which clearly describes their situation in reality: a married man has not loved his wife for a long time and constantly deceives her in order to spend the night with his mistress. Fortunately or unfortunately, this was the last time Rekha and Amitahbh Bachchan met on the same set.

Current circumstances

Rekha was married only once - to businessman Mukesh Aggarwal. Their marriage lasted only a year. Mukesh committed suicide, and the girl never decided to start a family again.

For a long time, the whole of India was discussing her affair with Bachchan, but he could not make Rekha happy. The actor already had a wife, whom he did not want to leave even for the sake of the queen of Bollywood. The man has two children from his marriage to Jaya Bhaduri: a daughter and a son.

For the last 10 years, the actress has rarely acted, independently choosing films that suit her. Rekha's financial condition allows her to live peacefully in her mansion in Mumbai. Next to her is always her nephew Navid, who was inspired by his aunt’s example and wants to become a famous actor.

Rekha leads a calm and even reclusive life. She does not allow anyone into her social circle, with the exception of Farzana, a woman who accompanies the actress at all public events, lives in the same house with her, is her secretary and closest friend.

Cinema world

During her creative career, Rekha has starred in more than 170 films. She doesn't have one specific role. Every time she plays something new and amazes the audience. Despite the fact that she is now over 60 years old, many directors invite her to star in their films. Most fans of her talent are interested in how Rekha lives today. The biography, family, and photos of the actress often appear on the pages of the periodical press. However, the actress does not have a family as such. Living with her in her luxurious cottage are her assistant, who is also a hairdresser, Farzana, and cats and dogs. By the way, the actress has been interested in yoga for many years and devotes several hours to this activity every day. Sometimes she goes to meetings with her sisters and brothers, with whom she has quite a warm relationship. In one of the interviews, she admitted that her unfulfilled dream is the desire to have a child, a son. However, as you understand, at the age she is at, it’s already too late to think about descendants, and nothing can be changed. That's why her life story is mostly a filmography and not a biography. Rekha is first and foremost an actress, a woman endowed with talents.

Famous films of the actress

Rekha's filmography includes more than 200 films, many of which were successful with the audience.

The most popular films with her participation were shot from the early 1980s to the end of 1990:

1. "Slave." The actress here played the role of Tara, a homewrecker and femme fatale. The film tells the story of a girl who dedicated her life to a blind musician, giving him sincere and selfless love. The musician does not appreciate her at all, giving rise to a dramatic conflict.
2. "Revenge". The film is considered a hit in Bollywood. The plot describes the life of an unhappy woman, a widow with two children.
3. "Dear Umrao." The picture that gave Rekha many awards. The film takes place in India, and the main character is a dancer. The film is based on the memoirs of Umrao-Jan-Ada.
4. "Spouse". A story about tragic love, where the relationship between mother and daughter-in-law plays a decisive role.
5. "You are not alone". A fantastic comedy that received two sequels. The plot is based on the relationship between a human and an alien.
6. "Fatal love" A melodrama based on events from the life of actress Zubaida Begum. This is a tragic story about love and family difficulties.

Most of the actress's early paintings are not available for viewing online, but works dating from the early 80s and later can be found, some even in improved quality. Rekha continued to act in films after 2000, but these films with her participation did not gain worldwide fame. The latest film is "Shamitabh", where she played herself (cameo).

Hema Malini, 68 years old

Dance is Hema's first love, which, according to her, will remain with her forever. Even in films, the dance numbers she performs are much more complex than those of any other actress. Actually, she came to the cinema as an extra, but the director appreciated her plasticity and facial expressions and suggested that she audition for more significant roles. The role of Gita made Khemu a star, after which the whole of India was talking about the promising and incredibly beautiful girl. However, an affair with Dharmendra could put an end to everything: his infatuation with a married man caused a storm of discontent in the family. The father constantly brought and showed his daughter photographs of potential suitors. Two famous bachelor actors, Sanjeev Kumar and Jitendra, wooed Hema. But Hema rejected both of them. In 1978, Hema's father died suddenly of a heart attack, and Hema accepted Dharmendra's proposal, who managed to obtain permission for the marriage. In recent years, Hema Malini and her husband have been involved in politics, joining the Council of States of the Upper House of the Indian Parliament with the support of the Indian People's Party.

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Family and Children

Being raised in a single-parent family, Rekha was accustomed to solving all her problems on her own from childhood. She has a brother and several sisters: more daughters were born on her mother's side than sons. The actress has no children, but she treats her nephew Navid favorably, helping him with his acting profession.

Rekha's numerous romances were not successful. The relationship was fleeting, and the creation of a strong family was postponed every time. The actress’s busy schedule, her passion for work and career could have caused failures in love. Rekha almost never gives interviews and no one can say for sure whether she is happy or not.

A person's peace of mind depends on various reasons. Some find solace in family and children, while Rekha prefers to do charity work. She continues to act in films, but does not pursue past glory.

Rekha, biography: family, children

Many fans and admirers of the actress often wonder if she has children. Rekha, whose biography was full of love affairs and admirers, unfortunately, does not have children. It so happened in her life that the main meaning of life and joy was cinema. The actress had countless fans who declared their love for her and promised to move mountains. However, after the suicide of her husband, Rekha began to be prejudiced towards potential lovers, and soon decided that she did not need a man’s half. Due to this, Rekha is considered a staunch feminist.

Rekha's current appearance

The actress looks well-groomed. At 65, Rekha is as beautiful as she was in her youth. According to the woman herself, her natural beauty and toned figure are the result of yoga, proper nutrition and self-discipline.

There is no denying that age-related changes have taken their toll. Small wrinkles and a tired look are the only reminders of the actress’s age. Proper makeup and daily self-care routine keep Rekha looking fresh at events and red carpets. She even wrote a book dedicated to the path of her transformation.

Indian flavor is present in every detail of the actress’s image. From her makeup to her dresses, she exudes ageless beauty. Always maintains an even posture and smiles mysteriously. At 65, Rekha remains a symbol of true Bollywood.

Childhood dreams

Rekha dreamed of a full-fledged family, a strong home, and the fact that her parents would live in peace. She felt very lonely and often missed her father, who lived far away from them. In addition, she dreamed of becoming an actress and being famous. Rekha was sure that this would save her from loneliness. Perhaps this will be the case. At the age of 12, her biography changed dramatically. Rekha took her first step towards cinematography. It was fate that gave her a gift - the fulfillment of her cherished dream of cinema. In 1966 she made her debut as an actress. She played the role of Baby in the film “Rangula Ratnam” and quite successfully for her 12 years old.

Indian film

We dedicate this collection to fans of “Disco Dancer”, “Zita and Gita”, “Dear Umrao” and other Indian films of the 90s.

Surprisingly, the real life of Bollywood actors is not much different from the movies in which they starred. Don't believe me? Read how the fate of Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Hemi Malini and other stars of Indian films, familiar to us from childhood, turned out.

Amitabh Bachchan, 75 years old

Best films: “A Protracted Reckoning”, “Revenge and the Law”, “Love is Life”, “Two Strangers”.

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1976

Photo: still from the film “Love is...

There is no doubt that all the girls and women of our country were in love with Amitabh Bachchan. What can I say, he was secretly recognized as the main sex symbol of Indian cinema. And, continuing to act in films, they remain so.

The whole world first started talking about him in 1973, when he starred in the film “Protracted Reckoning.” Then the actor was involved in such films as “The Wall”, “Revenge and Law”, “The Porter”, and many, many others.

Now he is also in demand in cinema. And not only in Bollywood, but also in Hollywood. Bachchan, for example, can be seen with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby. In addition, he was once a TV presenter and left show business for a while for politics...

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Amitabh Bachchan with his family (from left to right: actor’s wife Jaye Bhaduri, daughter-in-law...

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Amitabh Bachchan

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Amitabh's personal life cannot be ignored either. For 44 years now he has been married to actress Jaya Bhaduri, very famous in Bollywood but little known in the world. They have two children - daughter Shweta and son Abhishek, who, by the way, followed in the footsteps of his parents and is now acting in films. And in 2007, Abhishek married the winner of the 1994 Miss World contest, actress Aishwarya Rai.

However, despite the complete external family idyll, Bachchan can hardly be called an exemplary husband. In the late 70s, while married to his only wife, he began an affair with his colleague, Indian actress Rekha. It was said that Amitabh was even going to leave his wife for his mistress. But chance changed everything. In 1982, the actor, having received a serious injury on the set, lay in a coma for several weeks. And when he left it and returned to ordinary life, he stopped communicating with Rekha and returned to his wife.

Rekha, 63 years old

Best films: “Revenge”, “Dear Umrao”.

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1981

Photo: still from the film “Dear U...

Rekha (aka Bhanurekha Ganesan) made her film debut in 1966 when she was 12 years old. Moreover, the debut turned out to be so successful that the girl was then inundated with job offers. And she could not refuse. The family needed money. So, choosing between school education and a stable income, Rekha chose the latter option.

Currently she has more than 180 paintings to her credit. True, the actress has not appeared on screens for the last three years. So far, her most recent work was the 2014 film Super Granny.

But in real life, Rekha did not become a superwife and supergrandmother. Moreover, her personal life can be called failed.

Rekha's romance with married actor Amitabh Bachchan in the late 70s, as we already mentioned, ended in nothing. The lover returned to his wife, and the young actress was left alone. Moreover, after that she was without a partner for a long time. Only in 1990, the actress decided to marry businessman Mukesh Agarwala. But it also turned out to be unsuccessful. The star's husband suffered from mental illness and committed suicide a year after their marriage. After this, Rekhi never married again.

Now the actress lives in her house with her nephew Navid and her devoted assistant, who has become her best friend, Farzano. Also, despite everything, the actress is still considered one of the most beautiful and stylish actresses in Bollywood. Just look how beautiful she looks at 63 years old!

Hema Malini, 69 years old

Best films: “Zita and Gita”, “Beloved Raja”, “The Adventures of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”.

Hema Malini became popular in our country after the release of the films “Zita and Gita” and “Beloved Raja”. And this despite the fact that her film career also includes no less interesting roles in historical dramas: the Indian saint Mirra in the film of the same name, Sultana Razia in “The Sultan’s Daughter.” In total, her biography includes more than 150 works. True, in recent years she no longer acts as an actress, but as a director and producer.

In addition, Hema Malini continues to practice Indian dance professionally and even performs on stage!

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1972

Photo: still from the film “Zita and Guy...

Hema Malini's family life, like her career, has been successful. Although she had to overcome many obstacles before her wedding with her colleague Dharmendra. And there were reasons for this. Firstly, her lover was married at the time of their meeting. Secondly, he, unlike her, came from an ordinary family and did not suit her status. However, despite the persuasion of the Zita and Gita star’s relatives, the marriage took place. And, it seems, for good reason. The actors have been living together for more than 30 years and raising grandchildren from two daughters, Esha and Ahana. By the way, Esha also became an actress.

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short biography

Aishwarya was born on November 1, 1973 . The actress's family lived in the Indian city of Mangalore. Her father was a merchant navy officer and her mother a writer. In her interviews, the beauty warmly shares memories of her childhood. Her mother told her fairy tales at night, and her father taught her to keep her word and be collected.

Parents always paid great attention to their daughter's education. They moved to Bombay when Aishwarya was very young. In her youth, she diligently studied music and dancing, when it was time to choose her future profession, the actress enrolled in architecture.

As a teenager, the future Miss World studied foreign languages . The list of languages ​​that Aishwarya knows includes:

• English;
• Hindi;
• Marathi;
• Tamil.

The turning point came when, out of two thousand beauties, she was chosen to advertise Pepsi in India. Her modeling career is rapidly growing, the world's best brands are fighting for her to represent them on the market.

Aishwarya Rai was the face of L'Oreal, DeBeers diamonds. She graced the covers of the most famous glossy magazines.

Nargis

The love story of Nargis and Raj Kapoor is one of the most memorable. The legendary actors met on the set of a film with the prophetic title “Sizzling Passion” / Aag (1948), but began dating only a year later. At this time, they starred together in the film “The Rainy Season” / Barsaat (1949). Nargis became not only the lover of the great actor, but also his faithful friend, ideal partner, and muse. Nargis and Raj Kapoor are still considered the best romantic couple in Indian cinema. The lovers' relationship was complicated by the fact that Kapoor was already married and had two children. However, Nargis believed that the attraction of the heart would be stronger than the bonds of marriage and her lover would choose to stay with her. But that did not happen. Despite his sincere and deep affection for his film partner, the actor did not dare to leave his wife Krishna and children. Even after breaking up with Kapoor, our heroine never stopped hoping that her beloved man would return to her. Only 10 years later, Nargis decided to arrange her personal life and marry the famous Bollywood actor Sunil Dutt, her partner in the film Mother India (1957).