Rekha, the enduring icon of Bollywood, turned 68 years old today. She is a dynamic actress who repeatedly reinvented herself to defy expectations and thrive in both traditional and non-conventional parts throughout her career.
On October 10, 1954, Rekha was born in Chennai. Her mother Pushpavali, a South Indian actress, is reported to have raised her when her father abandoned her when she was a little child. Rekha considered working in movies because she had always been interested in dancing. When she was fifteen, she began her first job. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to some of her incredible performances in honour of her birthday.
Birthday greetings.
Rekha has a wonderful day today. She is the 68th birthday of the seasoned actress, who has been captivating us with her beauty and skillful performance since 1970. (October 10). One just cannot overlook Rekha’s popular songs while talking about her tremendous career, which lasted for approximately 50 years. Rekha’s grace, mysticism, and exceptional dancing abilities gave the songs some much-needed appeal. Rekha has cemented a number of songs on the list of iconic and timeless Bollywood music, ranging from Salam-e-Ishq Meri Jaan (Muqaddar Ka Sikandar) to In Aankhon Ki Masti (Umrao Jaan). She is recognized for her timeless beauty, of course. Let’s play some of Rekha’s well-known songs in honour of her birthday:
The first song is Dil Cheez Kya Hai by Umrao Jaan.
This song became a perennial favorite among music enthusiasts thanks to Rekha’s grace and spot-on presentation. Dil Cheez Kya Hai, sung by Asha Bhosle and composed by Shahryar, is based on a Lucknow prostitute (played by Rekha) who is renowned for her alluring beauty and silky voice.
Umrao Jaan in In Aankhon Ki Masti
This one is also present on many people’s playlists. Rekha became one of the best actresses in Bollywood as a result of the songs and the movie’s magnetism. The singer was Asha Bhosle..
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar – Salam-e-Ishq Meri Jaan
Salam-e-Ishq Meri Jaan is one of the numerous well-known songs from this Rekha-Amitabh Bachchan movie. Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar provided the melody for this classic song, which Rekha danced to.
Mr. Natwarlal is the fourth Pardesia.
Who can forget this upbeat song from the movie starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha? One of the seasoned actress’s most well-liked songs is this one. It also marked Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar’s second partnership.
Aaj Kal Paon Zameen Par-Ghar,
On a rainy day, there is nothing more relaxing than simply turning on this lovely melody from Rekha and Vinod Mehra’s 1978 movie.