Iconic Bollywood star Rekha turns a year older on October 10. The timeless beauty has been part of some of biggest blockbuster films that Indian cinema has ever had. A bonafide superstar, Rekha dominated the screen with her charm, her dance moves and her acting in the 1970s and 80s in Hindi cinema. On her birthday, here are the 7 Rekha films that everyone should watch
.Rekha played the titular character in this classic. A tragic story of a courtesan, the film had Rekha giving an award winning performance.
Rekha's comic timing was on full display in this family film about a young girl who transforms a rigid family and its way of thinking when she stays with them for a month.
Her role as Zohrabai in this blockbuster film opposite Amitabh Bachchan hadded heft to the story.
Rekha's sensitive portrayal of a rape survivior in Ghar was lauded by one an all. The film co-starred Vinod Mehra.
Bold and sensual, Rekha was presented in a never-seen-before avatar in the film which was helmed by Girish Karnad.
Gulzar's sublime film on love and love lost had Rekha delivering one of her most restraint yet finest perfromances.
A revenge saga where Rekha takes the lead and avenges the killing of her husband. Lots of action and drama and the actress shined like never before.