Sunday, February 3, 2008

Rekha


Rekha born October 10, 1954, is a National Film Award-winning Bollywood actress. She has frequently been described as The Diva of Bollywood, and throughout the 1970s till date, has been featured as a sex symbol in the Indian media
Noted for her versatility as an actress, Rekha was particularly recognised for her willingness to play female-oriented characters, as that of the school-girl in Khubsoorat and the decisive avenger in Khoon Bhari Maang, each of which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award. Her highly praised portrayal of a classical courtesan in Umrao Jaan, won her the National Film Award for Best Actress, and was followed by numerous critically acclaimed performances.
Rekha has acted in over 180 films in her around 40 years of career. Taking part in both Indian mainstream cinema and art cinema, known in India as parallel cinema, she has achieved commercial success, as well as critical praise for her performances throughout the years.
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1 comment:

Souvik Chatterji said...

Rekha is one of the most dynamic actresses of bollywood of all times. She provided sweet performances in the early part of her career, in Sawan Bhado, opposite Navin Nischal and Gora aur kala, opposite Firoz Khan.