."Rekha , diva is Greta Garbo of Indian cinema. Bhanurekha to parents - actors Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli -Actress turned in her fifties two days ago and as she turns a year older she is renowned for her role of a courtesan in 'Umrao Jaan', Rekha has had a wide and varied career
Her entry into films was very early. As a child, she acted in a couple films.Four years later she made her Hindi film debut with 'Sawan Bhadon . The awards came knocking at her door too. She got nominated for 'Ghar', and won awards for 'Khubsoorat'. Silsila' was perhaps her most famous film, but that was the last film she did with Amitabh Bachchan, eventually leading to a fallout. Her personal life has been under the scanner too, especially her explosive affair with Amitabh Bachchan. She is mother of six daughters and one boy but still a sizzling actor and show personality.
After the popularity and accolades, Rekha shifted into parallel cinema working with Shyam Benegal, Gulzar, Govind Nihalani and Girish Karnad. 'Khoon Bhari Maang' in 1988 was the pinnacle, for which she won her second Filmfare award.�� It will be good to see Rekha back on screen in a month's time for 'Krrish 3'. We wish her a happy birthday
