Rekha wants to see her father’s story in new biopici!

The new Tamil-Telugu epic-bio-pic Mahanati throws unshed light the relationship between legendary actress Savitri and Gemini Ganesan. Late Gemini Ganesan was Rekha’s father.

In Mahanati, Tamil megastar Dulquer Salman plays Gemini Ganesan. And Rekha is curious to know what her screen father looks like. A source close to the actress discloses, “When Rekha heard about the project she was curious but discreet in her inquiries. But now when the film is out she has let it be known to the film’s producers through her sister Radha that Rekha would like to see the film.”

During his lifetime Gemini Ganesan was never close to his daughter Rekha. Gemini Ganesan had three wives. Rekha’s mother Pushpavalli was Gemini’s second, albeit unofficial, wife.

Top actresses who redefine the prostitution in Hindi Cinema!

The character of prostitute in films is a very heinous for actresses to act. But there are some bold and beautiful actresses who essayed their prostitute role with their magnificent prowess. Actresses like Vidya Balan, Rekha, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherjee and Kalki Koechlin who have depicted the role of sex-workers aesthetically on the celluloid.

The prostitution as the world's oldest profession, many directors have tried to understand the subject and have attempted to bring the truth about this heinous profession and explore the subject beautifully with authenticity.

Here is a list of these powerful actresses who redefine the prostitution in Hindi Cinema with their superb performances and powerful dialogues.

Vidya Balan in Begum Jaan (2017):

Recently, Vidya Balan has portrayed the role of the madam of a brothel in movie Begum Jaan. Her act as brother head is superb and her stellar performance till date. Vidya’s mentally and physically transformation as brothel head is commendable. Film is critically acclaimed and will remember for Vidya Balan’s righteous performance.

Begum Jaan is a 2017 Indian Hindi period drama movie. It is written and directed by National Film Award-winning director Srijit Mukherji and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Vishesh Bhatt and Play Entertainment.

Rekha in Umrao Jaan (1981):

Rekha in Umrao Jaan (1981)

Gorgeous Rekha is one of the actresses who set an example for actresses who aspire to act the role of prostitute in the films. 1981’s film Umrao Jaan was based on the Mirza Hadi Ruswa's Urdu novel Umrao Jaan Ada, the film tells the story of a Lucknow courtesan and her rise to fame. Umrao Jaan is directed by Muzaffar Ali. Rekha’s impeccable performance had revolutionized the courtesan cinema. Her stellar performance even won her a National Award. Rekha’s pain-steeped eyes act had captivated everyone. 

Madhuri Dixit in Devdas (2002):

Madhuri Dixit in Devdas (2002)

Madhuri as Chandramukhi played a tawaif who fell in unrequited love with Devdas. It was a unique cinematic experience for the movie lovers. Devdas is a 2002 Indian romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and based on the 1917 Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas. Madhuri has given a liveliness to each and every frame in the movie. We can feel her desire, her sadness and pain in the movie. 

Her depiction of the role literally romanticized the idea of one-sided love and changed the way one looked at this 'forbidden' profession.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Umrao Jaan (2006):

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Umrao Jaan (2006)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is played again the famous courtesan just like Rekha in old one film Umrao Jaan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had redefined her character with the grace and her prowess.

Umrao Jaan is a Bollywood film about the famous courtesan of the title. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai star in the lead roles. The film is directed by J. P. Dutta.

Kareena Kapoor Khan in Chameli (2004) and Talaash (2012):

Kareena Kapoor Khan in Chameli (2004)

Kareena Kapoor Khan in Talaash (2012)

Gorgeous Kareena Kapoor Khan as the shameless sex-worker who spits out betel paan was a career defining role. She stood out with her loveable performance. Chameli was first offered to actress Amisha Patel who then refused to do the film and said the role of prostitute won't match her character. And then it went to Kareena Kapoor which marked a turning point in her career. It was directed by Anant Balani, who died before the film was complete; after his death, Sudhir Mishra directed the movie.

Kareena yet again essayed the role of a sex-worker in Aamir Khan's Talaash. But, it is her role as Chameli which really won hearts. 

Rani Mukerji in Saawariya (2007) and Laaga Chunari Main Daag (2007):

Rani Mukerji in Laaga Chunari Main Daag (2007)

Rani Mukerji in Saawariya (2007)

Gorgeous Rani Mukerji has essayed the role of a fallen woman like no one else. Be it Saawariya or Laaga Chunari Main Daag, it is truly challenging for us to choose her greatest performance. While she left us astonished as the high-class escort- her bold and sassy avatar in Laaga Chunari Main Daag, she was equally appealing in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya. 

Preity Zinta in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001):

Preity Zinta in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)

Preity Zinta essayed the role of a prostitute in Abbas Mustan's Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. The movie literally changed the way one looked at sex-workers with the unconventional storyline. Preity played the role beautifully. 

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke is directed by Abbas-Mustan. The film generated heavy controversy during its release because it was one of the first Bollywood movies to handle the taboo issue of surrogate childbirth. Preity Zinta’s performance is career enhancing in commercial way.

Kalki Koechlin in Dev D (2009): 

Kalki Koechlin in Dev D (2009)

Kalki as the contemporary day Chandramukhi was playful and bold and was unregretful. Kalki's hooker role as Chanda was a career defining for her. 

Dev.D is an Indian romantic black comedy drama movie released on 6 February 2009. Written and directed by Anurag Kashyap, it is a modern-day take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic Bengali novel Devdas.

The truth about the Rekha and Sanjay Dutt’s marriage has revealed!

The Internet and gossips always go hand-in-hand. Some turn out to be an ugly truth whereas others are mentioned as the baseless ones. An alike situation took place yesterday. A news started making their way to the Internet, stating Rekha considers Sanjay Dutt her husband and applies sindoor in his name.

Many began reporting that this was one of the excerpts from Rekha's biography Rekha – The Untold Story written by Yasser Usman. The book revealed a lot of deep dark incidents took place in the evergreen actor's life. There were mentions about Sanjay too.

When a famous tabloid asked Yasser about this episode, he specified, "This is wrong. Nothing of this sort has been mentioned in my book. People don’t read properly."

He spoke about the incident from his book telling, "Rekha and Sanjay Dutt were working in a film together, probably Zameen Aasmaan (1984). The rumours of their affair surfaced at that time. In fact, some went on to say that they got married. These rumours became so strong that Sanjay Dutt had to deny the allegations in a magazine. It was an official denial."

He added further, "There wasn’t any marriage. This became big only because Dutt had to deny it officially."

Here are the lines from the book:

"During these years a succession of names came to be associated with her: Shailendra Singh, Kamal Haasan, producer Rajeev Kumar, even Sanjay Dutt. One fine day, out of the blue, came the news of her marriage with Sanjay Dutt. An unfair rumour, because she was sincerely helping him recover from a rough patch. And the release of their film, Zameen Aasman, gained from the rumour. Sanjay Dutt had to actually issue a formal denial of their rumoured marriage."

Rekha will honour SRK with Yash Chopra Memorial Award!

Veteran actress Rekha along with Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao will honor Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan with the Yash Chopra Memorial Award here later this month.

The fourth edition of the event, which commemorates the late filmmaker Yash Chopra by honoring excellence in many spheres of cinema like acting and music, will be held on February 25, the organizers told in a statement.

Shah Rukh has been part of the Hindi film industry for over two decades and has worked in movies like "Darr", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Veer-Zaara" and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", helmed by Chopra.

The award jury comprised of Pamela Chopra -- widow of Yash Chopra and Bollywood luminaries like Hema Malini, Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Simi Garewal and Padmini Kolhapure.

Veteran actress Rekha pens down all the beautiful things for Aamir Khan!

Superstar Aamir Khan created history with Dangal. The movie not only swept highest accolades at the major awards function, it also did a copious business at the box office and is still running strong at the ticket window.  

On its success, Aamir Khan hosted a success party for his friends in the industry. The star-studded party was attended by the who's who of Bollywood. From Shahid-Mira Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor and Jeetendra, the biggies marked their presence at the do. 

Veteran actress Rekha was also present at the do. The diva, who hardly goes out for the movie parties, was present at AK's success party and she also bought a special gift for the actor which left him in tears.

Rekha brought a hand written letter for Aamir as she was touched watching the movie and his act in the movie. 

Aamir read the letter in the party and was moved with all the beautiful things the legendary actress penned down for him. Sources present in the part told,"Aamir was overwhelmed reading the letter and was in tears. He said he will always keep the letter with him as not just the movie but this letter also holds a special place in his heart, as she especially came to the party to tell him how special the movie was to her."

It seems that after Big B, Rekha is also writing personal notes for the actors. 

Eternal beauty Rekha’s Happy Birthday Special Collection!

The fabulous actor Rekha celebrated her 61st birthday recently. In her career span of over 50 years, the evergreen actor has starred in more than 150 movies. Over the years, she has worked in various kinds of roles. From a village belle, sexy siren to a mother to the lead actor, Rekha has done it all. Bollywood diva Rekha is a true fashion icon even now. From her classy sexy clothes to Kanjeevaram sarees, Rekha has proved that she is an unblemished beauty.

Rekha has a long filmy career from Rangula Ratnam (1966) to Shamitabh (2015).

 On her birthday, here a collection of her evergreen and classical photos to show her star status.