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Rekha: The Evergreen Actress Who Dominated Bollywood from the 80s to the 2000s!
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News18•05-10-2026, 13:34
Rekha: The Evergreen Actress Who Dominated Bollywood from the 80s to the 2000s!
- •Rekha dominated the film industry in the 80s and 90s, maintaining her charm into the 2000s, even challenging younger actresses like Madhuri and Karisma.
- •She debuted in Hindi cinema with 'Anjana Safar' in 1969, but 'Sawan Bhadon' became her first released film due to censorship delays.
- •Rekha starred in numerous successful films like 'Khoobsurat', 'Silsila', and 'Umrao Jaan', winning a National Award for 'Umrao Jaan'.
- •In the 2000s, she took on diverse roles in films such as 'Bulandi', 'Lajja', 'Zubeidaa', 'Koi Mil Gaya', and 'Super Nani'.
- •She received a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'Koi Mil Gaya' and starred in the women-centric film 'Super Nani'.
Key Questions Answered
Rekha's first Hindi film to be released was 'Sawan Bhadon', after her actual cinematic debut film 'Anjana Safar' faced a 10-year delay due to censorship.
Rekha received a National Award for her exceptional work in the classic film 'Umrao Jaan'.
The 2001 romantic-musical film 'Zubeidaa', directed by Shyam Benegal and based on a true story, featured Rekha alongside Karisma Kapoor and Manoj Bajpayee.
