7 Iconic Movies That Prove Rekha Will Always Be Timeless

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OCTOBER 08,2023

Rekha and her elegance redefined the idea of a quintessential Bollywood heroine in more ways than one. Her versatile acting, intense performances, and graceful dancing made her the queen of Hindi cinema. Having done some of the iconic movies, Rekha soon became a household name and every man's desire.

Speaking of desires, Rekha will soon celebrate her 69th birthday. The actress is aging like fine wine. On this occasion, let's have a look at some of her iconic movies that make Rekha timeless and legendary.

1. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)

Rekha was already two decades into her film career at the time of the Muqaddar Ka Sikandar release, but it was her portrayal of Zohra Bai that made this movie one of the biggest blockbusters.

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Her unconditional love for Sikandar (Amitabh Bachchan) and evergreen songs have become an integral part of Bollywood.

2. Ghar (1978)

In the same year, she was seen sharing the screen with Vinod Mehra in Ghar. The movie was way ahead of its time. It was about a couple who had to deal with the aftermath of assault and rape. Rekha's performance was praised so much that she was nominated for a Filmfare award.

3. Mr. Natwarlal (1979)

The next year brought together the iconic pair of Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan, dancing to the tunes of Pardesiya. The song still continues to be a cult classic. Rekha's performance as Shanno was highly loved by all the fans.

4. Khoobsurat (1980)

Sonam Kapoor's audacious attempt to remake the movie was proof that no one should play with the classics. Rekha as Manu was charming and quirky, with witty dialogues that made the audience applaud her performance.

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5. Silsila (1981)

This one remains one of our favorites from the list. This was the last time Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha were paired together in the Yash Raj classic. Silsila almost hinted at the real-life controversy of the trio, where the actress plays Big B's lover, who has to step aside to make way for his on-screen wife, Jaya Bachchan.

6. Umrao Jaan (1981)

The year 1981 was Rekha's era. After Silsila was massively received, it was her graceful performance in Umrao Jaan that made the audience fall more in love with the actress. This was by far Rekha's best performance. She even received a National Award for the movie.

7. Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)

Helmed by Rakesh Roshan, the movie featured Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan, and Sonu Walia in prominent roles. While everyone knows about the revenge story of the film, the commercial success of Khoon Bhari Maang led to Rekha winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Female).

No matter what the future of Bollywood looks like, it will always be incomplete without the legendary actress. Radio City wishes Rekha a very happy birthday.