Rekha: whom Amitabh Bachchan called the “Messiah of love”

Rekha is one of the few actresses of Hindi cinema who has had as many controversies as she has gained fame. Rekha’s life was full of ups and downs. But Rekha’s character was such that she always faced every situation firmly. Rekha is the limit of beauty. Rekha is the source of beauty. There is amazing diversity in Rekha’s acting. In true sense, Rekha is the face of women empowerment.

Rekha was born on 10 October 1954 in Chennai. His father’s name was Jaimini Ganesan and mother’s name was Pushpavalli. Rekha’s father Gemini Ganesan was a famous actor in Tamil cinema. His mother Pushpavalli was a popular actress in Telugu films. When Rekha was born, her father had left her mother. In the eyes of the world, Rekha was an illegitimate child. Rekha never got the shadow of her father. His childhood passed without the love of his father. Rekha’s father never cared for her. Although Rekha’s mother never had a complaint with Gemini Ganesan. He accepted his fate. When Rekha was in 9th standard, the burden of family responsibilities fell on her. The economic condition of Rekha’s family was not good. Rekha took up the responsibility of younger sister, brother, mother and she left studies and accepted to work in films.

First experience of films was very bad

Rekha’s first experience in the film world was very bad. Rekha had to face a lot because of her dark complexion, heavy body, non Hindi speaking. To reduce the weight, pressure was created on the line. They were stopped from eating chocolate, ice cream. This had a bad effect on Rekha’s mind. Rekha would have thoughts of suicide. She felt very lonely. Everything was like torture. Rekha used to run away from the shooting many times. Actor Vishwajeet was working with Rekha in her first Hindi film. The name of the film was Anjaana Safar and Kuljeet Pal was producing the film. Vishwajeet and his kissing scene were in the film. Rekha was only 14 years old at that time. The kissing scene was shot on Rekha without her consent and knowledge. This was the physical abuse of Rekha, whose horrifying nightmares haunted Rekha for many years. Everything was so scary that Rekha started fainting while filming the kissing scene. The film got stuck in the censor board and was released after almost ten years as Do Shikari.

Variety in acting

Rekha never read any book after school in her life. He was not even interested in reading the newspaper. But Rekha read the book of life and acting very well. Rekha worked in commercial films like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Silsila, Suhag, Mr. Natwarlal, and also got her acting done in films like Ghar, Izaazat, Khoobsurat, Umrao Jaan, Utsav. Rekha worked on her body, her voice, her acting. And soon she became the most glamorous and stylish actress of Hindi cinema. Khoon Bhari Maang and Umrao Jaan made her one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema. In Umrao Jaan, Rekha worked very hard on the dance and language. The result was that Rekha became immortal in the character of Umrao Jaan.

  Closer to Vinod Mehra

Rekha’s film “Ghar” was liked by critics and critics. His work in this was top class. Actor Vinod Mehra worked with Rekha in this film. Rekha and Vinod Mehra had a very close relationship. Both liked each other. There were reports in the film circles that both had got married but Vinod Mehra’s mother did not approve of their marital relationship. Although Rekha has always been denying this matrimonial relationship. According to him, Vinod Mehra was of special importance in his life.

The magic of Amitabh Bachchan

A big change in Rekha’s film journey came when she worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the film “Do Anjaane”. When Rekha saw Amitabh Bachchan, she became crazy about him. Amitabh’s personality had a deep impact on Rekha. Due to this Rekha’s acting also improved and a professional approach was born in her. Rekha says that she has always loved Amitabh Bachchan one-sided, with no expectations, no complaints, no selfishness. Rekha made successful films like Silsila, Suhaag, Mr. Natwarlal, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar with Amitabh Bachchan. Both worked together in 10 films. Looking at Rekha’s life and thinking, it seems that she was influenced by her mother Pushpavalli, who loved Gemini Ganesan without any selfishness. He got this from Rekha’s mother. According to Rekha, she is happy to get a glimpse of Amitabh Bachchan and also join the crowd of Amitabh Bachchan fans. Rekha never denied her one-sided love for Amitabh Bachchan. However, various kinds of talks kept happening about the relationship between him and Amitabh Bachchan. Because of these things, both of them never worked together after the film Silsila.

Unsuccessful marriage life

Rekha married businessman Mukesh Aggarwal. But after marriage, there was distance in their relationship. When Rekha sent divorce papers to Mukesh Agarwal, Mukesh Agarwal committed suicide after some time. Rekha was humiliated all over the world and in the media. His character was questioned. No stone was left unturned to humiliate Rekha. Rekha spent this time with great difficulty.

No complaints

Rekha never complained about her struggle. Rekha often says that if sorrow, pain, suffering, challenges were not there in her life, she would never have become the kind of person she has become. He has no grudge, no hatred in his heart. Rekha never gave up. Never accuse anyone. Rekha never presented herself as helpless before the world. Whenever Rekha appeared, she looked strong and beautiful.