Rekha: The Bollywood Icon's Life Beyond The Screen Explored
Bollywood Star Famous For Smooch, Sindoor & Suicide: Veteran actor Rekha, originally named Bhanurekha Ganeshan, has appeared in over 180 films and is regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest actors. In 2010, she received the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour. While her love life and darker moments are well-known, there are lesser-known intriguing facts about her life. Keep reading to discover more.
At the age of 15, Rekha was filming her debut movie Anjana Safar, directed by Raja Nawathe and starring Biswajeet Chatterjee. According to India Today, during a scene, Biswajeet unexpectedly kissed Rekha on the lips. This unscripted moment shocked everyone on set, including Rekha herself.

Rekha's appearance at a film party in a white saree with red sindoor and mangalsutra became sensational news. Her look as a married woman surprised many and sparked rumours that it was for Amitabh Bachchan, whom she has openly admired. However, Rekha later clarified that her appearance was for a movie role.
Suicide Of Rekha's Husband
Rekha married Mukesh Agarwal who suffered from chronic depression. Seven months into their marriage, Mukesh tragically committed suicide by hanging himself. Mukesh's brother Anil stated, "My brother loved Rekha truly. For him love was a do or die attempt. He could not tolerate what Rekha was doing to him. Now what does she want, does she want our money?"
Rekha Was Beaten With Chappal?
Reports suggest that Rekha married Vinod Mehra but faced hostility from his mother when they visited Calcutta. When Rekha attempted to touch her mother-in-law's feet, she was refused entry into the house and allegedly almost assaulted with sandals.
Rekha's life has been filled with both triumphs and tragedies. Despite facing numerous challenges and controversies, she remains an iconic figure in Bollywood.