Trivia

In 1986, forty-eight pieces of her expensive jewelery was stolen from her house. The thief, Muniraj Kanappa, was later caught and sentenced to seven years in prison. The court held the jewelery and planned on giving it back after she filed the due application form. But it wasn't until 17 years later that she remembered this and then went in to collect her jewelery.

Does yoga every day to maintain her ageless look.

The entire Bollywood industry was shocked in the early 80s when Rekha's secret affair was revealed with Amitabh Bachchan, who was married to Jaya Bachchan. Oddly enough, the three of them later starred in the film Silsila (1981), which dealt with the topic of a married man in love with woman other than his wife. This would be Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan's last film together.

Said that if she had a son, she would want him to be like Hrithik Roshan. Her dream came true when she played Hrithik's mom in the movie Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and also his grandmother in Krrish (2006).

Formed a popular screen couple with Amitabh Bachchan, with whom she made a total of nine films as a heroine to him and with Jeetendra with whom she worked as his heroine in 26 films.

Could barely speak a word of Hindi at the start of her career. She learned Hindi and then later learned the nuances of Urdu for her role of a courtesan in Umrao Jaan (1981).

Has been called the Madonna and Cher of the Bollywood industry because of her constant reinvention throughout her career.

When she played the teacher of the Kama Sutra in the controversial film Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996), many people at the time thought that it would put an end to her career.

Even though the movies she has made are in Hindi, her mother tongue is actually Tamil.

Was obese and plump in her first films in the early 70s but underwent a spectacular transformation and became the ageless icon of beauty and glamour of Bollywood.

Was good friends with actress Meena Kumari before Meena's death.

Has a large collection of of tissue Kanjeevaram and chiffon saris, most of which are of the color gold.

Credits the regular nutritious diet and exercise as the secret to her ageless face and figure.

In 2001, she tried to stop author Mohan Deep from publishing a biography on her called 'Eurekha!'. She failed but would visit bookstores and ask the owners not to keep copies of 'Eurekha!' on their shelves.

Some of her favorite western singers include Laura Branigan, Barbra Streisand, Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston and Sting.

Loves nature, and enjoys working in her garden and taking care of her plants.

Is a huge fan of Oprah Winfrey and watches her show regularly.

She is very active on the Internet, especially on sites about movies. She is also a staunch feminist.

Has a search engine named after her with the domain name www.rekha.com.

Has seven sisters and one brother.

Jeetendra-Rekha were romantically paired in 26 films and 15 were hits.

Her secretary Farzana Jafri had arrived in the industry to be a film director. She assisted Shekhar Kapur,Lekh Tandon and Chetan Anand.

Has gained icon status in Bollywood cinema for her four decade career in the industry.

Listed #50 by the UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/2006).

Rekha is referenced in the song " Most Wanted " by Snoop Dogg and Jazzy B.

Hindi megastar

Step-nephew of actor Abhinay Vaddi (Gemini Ganesan and Savitri's grandson).

In 1980 Salim and Javed were planning to turn producers with the film "Kali". Chandra Barot was signed to direct the film .It was to star Rekha in the lead. The project was later shelved. Chandra Barot attempted to turn producer and make the film with Farha Naaz in the late 80's.

Used to have a dog named Pisti who passed away. She now has a cat called Bhaiyyu.

Daughter of Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli.

Was considered for the lead in Market (2002)

Was considered for the role of Queen Noor Jehan in the movie Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005).

Rekha was the 2nd highest paid Hindi actress from 1979-81 and 1st highest paid Hindi actress along-with Reena from 1982-1984 and 3rd highest paid Hindi actress from 1987-92.

Nephew Naveed Ozman (Usman) from San Fransisco, attempted to become a actor in Bollywood in 2008. He left and went back to San Fransisco after a year because he was not able to sign any films. He is the son of Rekha sister Radha Syed . She converted and became "Rabia" in 1976. Radha is married to director S.M. Abbas son Usman. Radha is now a world famous artiste. They also have another son named Aman.

Rekha's nephew Naveed Syed (Ozman) is married to former actor Sameer Khan's daughter Seher Khan. Sameer Khan is the younger brother of actor Feroz Khan. Naveed and Sehar have two boys.

Was engaged to wealthy businessman Raja Khara in 1992. Raja's sister Ameera was married to actor Karan Shah in the early 90's .

Brother named Sheshu (Seshgiri). who passed away in 1991. Not much is known about him. He battled drug addiction for years.

Her sister Dr. Jaya Shreedhar starred in the film Ninaivellam Nithiya (1982). She used the screen name "Gigi" which is her pet name.

Has a sister named Rama who is mentally challenged. She was married for a year and had son Dabloo. Rekha lived with both of them in the 1980s.

Rekha was once said to be married to actor Vinod Mehra. He confirmed this in a interview with Movie Magazine (October 1990). But in a 2004 television interview with Simi Garewal, Rekha denied ever being married to him, referring to him as a "well-wisher".

Rekha acted in the south film Meendum Kokila. Starring Kamal Hasaan,Sridevi and Rekha. Rekha shot for the film for a month before opting out.

Starred in the shelved movie Filmcar Productions "Choli Daaman"( 1975) Starring Rekha,Raakesh Roshan,Yogita Bali, I.S.Johar,Music by Sudhir Sain, Directed by Roopa Sain.

Starred in the shelved film "Hansani" (1994). Directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film was about a aging actress .

Rekha sister Radha was a famous model in the 1970s. Raj Kapoor offered her the role of Bobby. She declined as she did not want to act.

Starred in the shelved film "Aaghosh" (1983) Starring Rekha, Pradeep Khayyam. Written by Gulzar, Directed by Meraj.

Starred in the shelved film "Five Star Hotel" (1982). Starring Naseeruddin Shah,Rekha,Shabana Azmi,Smita Patil,Amjad Khan, Directed by Saeed Mirza.

Starred in the shelved movie "Sone Ki Chidiya"(1981). Directed by Harmesh Malhotra.

In 1982 there were reports that Rekha was turning producer and director for a film. She had signed newcomer Pooja Saxena and was about to sign Shashi Kapoor for the lead role.

Starred in the shelved movie Mukul Enterprises "Parwaz"(1974) Starring Vikram, Rekha,Asha Sachdev, Music by Kalyanji Anandji,Produced by Ram Dayal, Directed by Sikander Khanna.

Starred in the shelved movie Navjeevan Films "Anyay"(1988) Starring Dilip Kumar,Rekha,Raj Babbar, Suresh Oberoi, Anupam Kher, Music by Annu Malik,Produced by Tito,Directed by Tony Juneja.