These lesser known facts about Rekha might surprise you!
Thimmaiah PU
Oct 9, 2023
Mysterious queen
One of India's most celebrated actors Rekha has always been a matter of mystery to her fans and the media
Birthday girl
On her 69th birthday, here are some interesting facts about the Umrao Jaan actor!
True roots
Rekha was born in a Chennai household to Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actor Pushpavalli
Family affair
Rekha has one sister, five half sisters and a half brother; all from the same father, Gemini Ganesan
Debut film
Rekha started off as a child actor in the 1966 Telugu film Rangula Ratnam and made her film debut as a heroine in 1969
Early struggles
Coming from down south, she did not know Hindi and thus struggled to communicate with her cast and crew at the start of her career
Shocking revelations
On the sets of Anjana Safar, a clueless 15-year-old Rekha was forced into a five-minute long smooching scene by the director
Marriage bonds
Rekha married businessman Mukesh Agarwal but did not know that he suffered from chronic depression, which led to their separation
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