Rekha
Indian actress
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2021 | Rekha participated as a voice actor in the reality show Bigg Boss 15, specifically voicing for the segment Vishwa Suntree. |
2018 | Rekha appeared in a cameo role in the song 'Rafta Rafta Medley' for the film Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se |
April 27 2018 | Completed her six-year tenure in the Rajya Sabha, with her term marked by criticism for low attendance and minimal participation. |
2016 | A second biography, 'Rekha: The Untold Story', was released by journalist Yasser Usman. |
2015 | Rekha appeared in R. Balki's Shamitabh, playing herself. |
2014 | Rekha was initially working on Abhishek Kapoor's Fitoor but left the film for unknown reasons, with Tabu later replacing her. |
October 24 2014 | Rekha starred in Super Nani, a family drama released on Diwali, playing a grandmother who transforms into a glamorous model after being unappreciated by her family. |
2012 | Received the 'Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema (Female)' Lifetime Achievement Award at the IIFA Awards in Singapore, where she was referred to as the reigning Queen of Indian Cinema. |
April 27 2012 | Nominated as a Member of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha by President Pratibha Patil, recommended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for her contribution in the field of art. |
2011 | Rediff listed Rekha as the ninth-greatest Indian actress of all time, highlighting her longevity and ability to reinvent herself. |
2010 | Filmfare included two of Rekha's iconic performances from Khubsoorat (1980) and Umrao Jaan (1981) in their list of '80 Iconic Performances'. |
2010 | Rekha starred in the film Sadiyaan alongside Hema Malini and Rishi Kapoor, which marked the debut of Shatrughan Sinha's son Luv Sinha. The film was not successful at the box office. |
2010 | Honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, by the Government of India. |
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