In Bollywood, where competition in the actor's environment tougher than in the US film studios, Rekha has managed to become a legend, one of a kind, a woman with a look that keep many secrets. Rekha - a bright stage name actress, a shortened version of the name Bhanurekha Ganesan.

The future star of screens was born in 1954, her parents actor Gemini Ganesan and actress Pushpavalli at that time were not married, and the father a long time refused to acknowledge kinship with the girl. The mother, being unsupported, one taking care of six children, the family can barely make ends meet, Rekha dropped out of school to help her.

Rekha's acting career began early, the girl was barely twelve years old. She was plump, almost devoid of charm child, reached for episodic roles, gaining experience before the camera and understanding in how to construct the film business. For fifteen years, mastering Hindi, she discovered a way to Bollywood, where they filmed a truly large-scale, high-budget films. There turned out that all her previous experience was only a rehearsal before the real test of willpower and talent.

From girl to woman

Rekha grown up on the set, going from studio to studio. Plenty of work: one project nearly ended as another begins, the girl at a young age showed a sparkling talent, but always remained in the shadow of a successful actress, playing, at best, a friend of the protagonist. As time went on, coming to a movie clumsy, plump girl with years of Rekha has become a pretty girl. Way up from the very bottom in the film industry, she learned obedience and patience, was able to wear uncomfortable clothes have food tasteless, agree with those who did not feel right. Torment paid off over the years, she began to receive more proposals, acting annually five to eight films, but the real success is still waiting for her to come.

The story is similar to the transformation of the actress ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. His role in this played a meeting with Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan - the unfading light Known Indian actor, producer and television presenter. Amitabh Bachchan was married, but that did not stop inflame feelings. Their romance in the media called the scandal, however, he changed Rekha, from the noisy, not particularly restrained, often vulgar girl she turned into the olfactory blooming woman. These changes have benefited his career, but the happiness with her lover did not work, he returned to his wife.

Rekha was married in 1990 for businessman Mukesh Agarwal. Their marriage ended tragically, Agarwal had suicidal and killed himself after a year of living together. After his death, Rekha no one supported the relationship, she had no children of their own.

Life in Film

During his work in film Rekha has acted in more than two hundred films. Fame came to her after the shooting in the film "Two strangers" where she first starred with Amitabh Bachchan. This film, though not earned her awards, influenced Rekha, as individuals, and changed her attitude to work. She felt more confident in front of the camera, found inner harmony, and two years later for her role in the film "Home" was awarded the first prestigious nomination, analogue of "Oscar" in India Filmfare Award.

Bollywood acknowledged the rising star of cinema. One of the best works of Rekha considered role in the film "Umrao Honey", which brought her national award "Golden Lotus" in the category "Best Actress." Recognition and love came to Rekha in the eighties of the last century, it has received many awards in India and known for its chapels, became famous as a dramatic actress, able to get into any role and bring in a picture of something on my own.

An important fact in the biography of the actress is that she has a brilliant art of classical dance. This is a skill valued by Indian filmmakers, brought her many roles at the beginning of his career.

Currently Rekha continues to act, taking suggestions if the role it seems interesting. Over the past ten years with her participation came films like "Dancer", "Love Without Borders", "You are not alone." Fantastic drama "You Are Not Alone" and its sequel "Krrish" proved to be excellent at the box office and became the best of Rekha to "age" roles, marking a return to the top of success.

Rekha again and again breaks stereotypes and refutes the argument that at her age should be left to the movie and to devote themselves to family or charity, because the movie was for her life. Her reticence only fuels the interest of the press, and the lack of love to talk about themselves around her person creates aura of mystery, which is necessary to have every living legend.

Anna Chizh

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