Happy Birthday Rekha: With silk sarees and solah shringar, Bollywood’s OG 'Umrao Jaan' continues her 'Silsila' of being eternally 'Khoobsurat'

By Malvika Mistry

on October 10, 2019

In aankhon ki masti ke mastaane hazaaron hain...

Rekha- the name is enough to define ageless and surreal beauty. Contributing over 50 years to the Indian Cinema, this celebrated actress turns a year older today but continues to age in reverse. Born as Banurekha Ganesan, the veteran actress started her acting career at the age of 12 with a Telugu film Rangula Ratnam. Acting in more than 180 films, Rekha has portrayed strong female characters and her roles in Umrao Jaan, Khoon Bhari Maang, Khilaydiyon Ka Khiladi still garner appreciation and praise. She has reigned over the Indian Cinema for decades with her films like Silsila, Phool Baney Angaray, Suhaag, Utsav, Muquaddar Ka Sikandar, to name a few. This living legend has also bagged Padmashri and a National award for her excellence in acting.

But that’s just one feather in Rekha’s versatile cap. Apart from being a stunning and spectacular actress, she is an epitome of grace and beauty. A classic example of ageing like a fine wine! There is something so magnificent and regal about her aura that makes her Bollywood’s one of the most sought out divas.

As this eternal diva celebrates her birthday today, here’s a look back at her classic tale of beauty. Be prepared to be mesmerized.

Well, we all are aware of Rekha’s undying love for bright hues and silk sarees, but this trendsetter has time and again showed us how to carry six yards with utmost poise and elegance.

There has not been a single instance where Rekha has not baffled us with her beauty. The royal Kanjeevaram, encrusted jewellery, hard-to-miss sindoor and solah sringaar…just WOW!

Blood red lips, large red bindi and all-eyes-on-me bold drapes…No one could dare to pull this look other than Rekha. The royal silk sarees sure serve justice to her beauty.

Rekha has always played with bright hues and used them to her advantage. What might appear flashy on other actresses, worked perfectly for this beauty.