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Rekha: From 80s-90s Peak to 2000s Reign, Challenging Madhuri & Karisma.
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:14
Rekha: From 80s-90s Peak to 2000s Reign, Challenging Madhuri & Karisma.
- •Rekha, a successful and talented actress, reigned for decades, shining brightly in the 80s and 90s and continuing into the 2000s.
- •Her first Hindi film was Anjana Safar, but Sawan Bhadon became her first released film due to censorship delays.
- •In the 80s and 90s, Rekha starred in hits like Khoobsurat, Silsila, and Umrao Jaan, winning a National Award for Umrao Jaan.
- •Her notable films in the 2000s include Bulandi, Lajja, Zubeidaa, Koi Mil Gaya, and Super Nani, showcasing diverse roles.
- •For her brilliant performance in Koi Mil Gaya, Rekha received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards.
Key Questions Answered
Rekha debuted in the 1969 film Anjana Safar, though censorship delayed it for 10 years, making Sawan Bhadon her first released film.
During the 80s and 90s, Rekha starred in major films like Khoobsurat, Silsila, Ek Hi Bhool, Umrao Jaan, Vijeta, and Khoon Bhari Maang, even winning a National Award for Umrao Jaan.
Rekha appeared alongside Madhuri Dixit in Rajkumar Santoshi's Lajja and starred alongside Karisma Kapoor in Shyam Benegal's romantic-musical film Zubeidaa.
