Speaking about her seems, they had been at all times so distinct. Her excessive neck blouses in Jeevan Dhaara (1982), the Gujarati model of carrying a saree in Maati Maangey Khoon (1984). Her look in Daasi (1981) or Baseraa (1981) it had that “Rekha” contact. For that matter her look in Khubsoorat (1980) is so completely different from her look in Agar Tum Na Hote (1983). I’m certain when she labored with administrators like Yash Chopra and Feroz Khan, they being inherently trendy administrators, would have contributed to the look. However even in movies the place the administrators didn’t add a lot, you possibly can see how a lot she has imprinted her signature model. She has an innate sense of fashion, you possibly can see innovation within the garments that she wore. You could possibly see it within the jewelry. Every thing was handpicked. There was no “chalta hai” kaam in her work. It was impeccable. See how she drapes a saree and makes it her personal each single time. Her character is synonymous with sarees.
My first actual interplay along with her was in the course of the Filmfare awards when she introduced me with the costume award for Rangeela in 1996. It was an absolute honour. Then I labored along with her on Ram Gopal Varma’s Bhoot (2003). It was a one tonal look with kurtas, chiffons, pastel colors. I’d additionally see her at work throughout Bulandi (2000) the place I designed Raveena Tandon’s outfits.
Through the years I’ve designed for her appearances and occasions. I keep in mind one other time after we labored collectively within the Om Shanti Om (2007) track. I had given her an previous lace saree and she or he added her personal thrives to it, she mentioned “It wants the Rekha contact”.
She’s not simply excited about garments. However she’s an aesthete. Be it material, interiors, structure, flower association, she takes a eager curiosity in all the pieces. Be it a photoshoot or an look, the quantity of laborious work that she places in is great. And he or she does it so effortlessly. My workforce and I at all times have a lot to study from her.
She has a photographic reminiscence of movies and songs however she by no means dwells on any of it an excessive amount of. I’m at all times struck along with her childlike enthusiasm. She’s at all times so constructive and heat about issues and other people. I’ve by no means heard her gossip or say something adverse. She’s full of affection. And most significantly she’s by no means bored. Her eyes are crammed with life taking in minute particulars, observing, listening. I do suppose all of this goes into making her the distinctive, iconic individual and actor that she is.
