Rekha is a extremely proficient and splendidly moody particular person. I’ve watched her rework from a easy woman with out a lot course right into a grasp of her craft who gave others course. She has grown tremendously, not simply in her command of Hindi and Urdu, however in her total character. She initially had some challenges with Urdu language and poetry, however with dedication and the steering of a tutor, she mastered it superbly. Her grooming, presentation, appearing abilities, and methodology appearing strategies showcase her dedication as a high-calibre actress. Her improvement has been nothing wanting extraordinary.
She turns into a special particular person on the units than what she is in actual life. Given how moody she is in actual life, it is outstanding how she has at all times remained affected person on the units. Even after 15 or 20 retakes given by her co-stars on the units, she has by no means misplaced her cool. She has at all times exhibited the zeal and enthusiasm of a newcomer. Even at present, she rushes to the monitor to see the outcomes of her work. Her capability for experimentation and studying is outstanding. I fondly recall our first tune collectively, Pyar ka samay, from Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972), the place I danced with Rekha. It was unforgettable. I solely took 13 retakes to match steps along with her. We have skilled many highs and lows in our careers collectively and have labored on a number of movies collectively like Raampur Ka Lakshman, Do Yaar (1972), Kashmakash (1973), Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (1975), Parmatma (1978), Jaani Dushman and, Muqabla (1979), Chehre Pe Chehra (1981), Maati Maangey Khoon (1984) and lots of extra.
My spouse, Poonam (Sinha) shares a detailed bond with Rekha, their birthdays fall shut and it’s heartwarming to see her at all times attain out to want Poonam. Because of my Sawal Jawab column in Filmfare, the place I generally touch upon her and he or she would not at all times take it sportingly, we have had durations the place she hasn’t spoken to me for a time. I bear in mind a movie the place I starred together with Rekha, Khoon Bhari Maang (1988), directed by Rakesh Roshan, the place we managed to convey a lot on display with out even talking to one another in between pictures. It was Poonam who brokered peace between us. Made us shake arms. Certainly, Rekha has persistently confirmed to be an important skilled, reminding us of the grace of Hema Malini. Let me add right here that there was a time when due to my stupidity and her childishness, Hema and I weren’t on talking phrases however nonetheless accomplished many movies collectively efficiently.
It is actually becoming that Filmfare is compiling this thesis on Rekha’s birthday—she deserves each little bit of recognition. As she celebrates her seventieth yr, we should give full credit score to the one and solely Rekha, who has maintained her class, grace and mystique all through the years.
Comfortable Birthday, Rekha! Could you proceed to shine brightly for years and years to return.
