Bollywood's evergreen beauty Rekha still has the same on and off-screen that she had at the peak of her career. She saw several films that defined her career and fans still career in their minds. Some of the most known are 'Umrao Jaan', 'Silsila', 'Mr Natwarlal', 'Ghar' and more.
Along with her beauty Rekha is also known for her aloofness in real life, but no matter what she would turn into her best on-screen. The mystery women became the iconic benchmark for beauty, romance and drama. Among the array of dating rumours and project controversies, she always defined magic on screen. Here are the top ten films that led Rekha's career to a new height with its release.
Take a look:
1. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
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Rekha started acting at the age of 15 and almost after twenty years came Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, in which her performance as Zohra Bai drove her career towards more content-driven roles.
2. Ghar (1978)
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The film led Rekha to a Filmfare Award, she was recognised for acting and praised as a single star then a supporting roles.
3. Khoobsurat (1980)
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Rekha's Khoobsurat has one song that no one can miss, Sun Sun Didi. Just the words make you sing the melody. How the film's charm let to it being remade starring Sonam Kapoor once again but didn't fare well at the box office.
4. Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
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The film proved Rekha was a star of her own and didn't need a male superstar alongside her in the film. Khoon Bhari Maang shows Rekha seeking revenge after being tricked by her husband.
5. Phool Bane Angaray (1991)
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Phool Bane Angaray paired Rekha with the south Superstar Rajanikanth. While it didn't make a comparative box office impact the film has been loved overtime for the actor's performance.
6. Ijaazat (1987)
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Alongside Naseeruddin Shah, the drama saw them keep up with their relationship as they struggle through, work, life and ex-lovers. The film was helmed by Gulzar.
7. Utsav (1984)
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Her bold and sensual performance in Utsav gave her a new on and off-screen image. The film produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad redefined Rekha for the masses.
8. Umrao Jaan (1981)
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Rekha's Umrao Jaan Ada in Muzaffar Ali's period drama is one of the most iconic roles. The performance won her a National Award and a remake starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was made years later.
9. Silsila (1981)
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Almost all songs picturized on her and Amitabh Bachchan has become a hit and Silsila was identified by the song, Dekha Ek Khwab
10. Mr Natwarlal (1979)
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One of the other films of the pair that become a big hit was Mr Natwarlal, and its song 'Pardesiya' was even a bigger hit. The song went on to be remade over and over again through remixes in the music industry.
