Rekha quotes

Rekha is a celebrated Indian actress famed for her work in Hindi cinema. Known for her versatility and timeless beauty, she has appeared in over 180 films and received numerous accolades. She continues to be an icon of grace, talent, and resilience in the Indian film industry. Here are 14 of her quotes:

I was called the ‘Ugly Duckling' of Hindi films because of my dark complexion and South Indian features. I used to feel deeply hurt when people compared me with the leading heroines of the time and said I was no match for them. I was determined to make it big on sheer merit.

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It was my first chance to rub shoulders with the immensely talented Amitabh Bachchan and we went on to become a super hit pair.

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The real turning point in my life came when I performed my best in Muzaffar Ali's Umrao Jaan. After reading the script, I felt I had Umrao in me - the character influenced me so much. I put my soul into each minute aspect of my performance. I was thrilled when I won the National Award for Best Actress for Umrao Jaan.

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For a woman to be complete, she has to be a blend of Paro and Chandramukhi [the two women who love Devdas. I feel that I am that woman.

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After reading the script, I had a strange feeling that I had Umrao in me. And the film created history.... I gave a performance which is one of my personal favourites.

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My teaming with Amitabh taught me many practical aspects of life and the film world. He's one of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema.

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Hindi cinema's only woman of substance, of late who enthralled the audiences and others with that air of mystery and intrigue while remaining a top heroine for more than 10 years is Rekha.

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She is a dreamer... she lives in her own world. She imagines a lot of things that suit her psyche as an actor. She is a very genuine, warm and a very sensitive person... And no denying the fact a very good learner. It has been an amazing experience to work with her; she is a perfect actress.

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Rekha, a photogenic girl with seductive eyes, languished in insubstantial roles. The audience was floored when there was a swift change in her screen personality, as well as her style of acting. She paid painstaking attention to her make-up and acting technique. She improved her dress sense and recorded albums to promote physical fitness. What Jane Fonda did for aerobics in America, Rekha did for yoga in India.

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Rekha fashioned herself as an actress with a signature look very different from her early years as a struggling actress. This transformation was often referred to as as that of an ugly duckling. In interviews and film magazines Rekha claimed that she had achieved this by changing her lifestyle, healthy eating practices, and doing yoga. Soon she had inspired a whole fashion trend and had film magazines raving about her affair with Amitab Bachhan. Such publicity added to her image as a symbol of seduction and glamour. She was seen as a woman who could challenge patriarchal norms by remaining single and being famous.

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She would be the darling of the masses for years to come.

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How is this dark, plump and gauche actress ever going to make it?

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