The gorgeous Rekha turns 59 on Thursday, October 10. We've loved her through the years, and know pretty much everything about her.
Or so you may think.
How well do you really know Rekha?
Take this quiz and find out.
1.Rekha started her acting career at the age of 11. Name her debut film.
a. Goadalli CID 999 b. Do Shikaari c. Rangula Ratnam
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Wrong! The correct answer is c. Rekha had to quit school and start an acting career early because her family's financial conditions was not good. Though she was daughter of the famous Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan, her mother, Telugu actress Pushpavalli, was not married to him.
Rekha's first film was the Telugu movie Rangula Ratnam (1966). She was credited as Baby Bhanurekha.
Correct! Rekha had to quit school and start an acting career early because her family's financial conditions was not good. Though she was daughter of the famous Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan, her mother, Telugu actress Pushpavalli, was not married to him.
Rekha's first film was the Telugu movie Rangula Ratnam (1966). She was credited as Baby Bhanurekha.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
2.Which film is considered as Rekha's debut in Bollywood?.
a. Kahani Kismat Ki b. Sawan Bhadon c. Raampur Ka Lakshman
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Wrong! The correct answer is b. Rekha was only 13 when she starred in her first Hindi film, Sawan Bhadon. The film also saw the debut of her leading man Navin Nischol and villain Ranjeet.
Correct! Rekha was only 13 when she starred in her first Hindi film, Sawan Bhadon. The film also saw the debut of her leading man Navin Nischol and villain Ranjeet.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
3.Rekha learnt the Urdu language for which film?
a. Muqaddar Ka Sikandar b. Umrao Jaan c. Silsila
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Wrong! The correct answer is b. Rekha, who did not even know Hindi when she entered Bollywood, learnt Urdu for one of her best films, Umrao Jaan.
Even though Rekha's performance was appreciated and she won the National award for her performance, Umrao Jaan did only average business at the box office.
Correct! Rekha, who did not even know Hindi when she entered Bollywood, learnt Urdu for one of her best films, Umrao Jaan.
Even though Rekha's performance was appreciated and she won the National award for her performance, Umrao Jaan did only average business at the box office.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
4.Name Rekha's last film with Amitabh Bachchan.
a. Silsila. b. Mr Natwralal. c. Khoon Pasina.
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Wrong! The correct answer is a. Silsila (1981) was Rekha's last film with Amitabh Bachchan. It was a box office disaster even though it's considered a classic today.
Rekha has done nine films with Amitabh in her career.
Correct! Silsila (1981) was Rekha's last film with Amitabh Bachchan. It was a box office disaster even though it's considered a classic today.
Rekha has done nine films with Amitabh in her career.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
5.What did Meena Kumari call Rekha?
a. Khatee-mithee b. Namkeen c. Rabbadi
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Wrong! The correct answer is b. Meena Kumari would call the dusky actress Namkeen while Rekha would call her Meena Appa (Appa means elder sister).
Correct! Meena Kumari would call the dusky actress Namkeen while Rekha would call her Meena Appa (Appa means elder sister).
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
6.In which film did Rekha play her first negative role?
a. Khoon Bhari Maang b. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love c. Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
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Wrong! The correct answer is c. Rekha played the vampish Madam Maya in Umesh Mehra's Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. The film was a big hit, and she even bagged a best villain award.
Correct! Rekha played the vampish Madam Maya in Umesh Mehra's Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. The film was a big hit, and she even bagged a best villain award.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
7.In which film did Rekha share the screen with Jeetendra, Randhir Kapoor as well as Rakesh Roshan?
a. Bachke Rehna Re Baba b. Mother c. Utsav
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Wrong! The correct answer is b.Mother director Sawan Kumar Tak is a longtime friend of Rekha and has directed her in five films -- Hawas, Souten Ki Beti, Saajan Ki Saheli, Pyaar Ki Jeet and Mother.
Rekha did a song in his 1974 film Hawas for free and used her own clothes for the song.
Correct!Mother director Sawan Kumar Tak is a longtime friend of Rekha and has directed her in five films -- Hawas, Souten Ki Beti, Saajan Ki Saheli, Pyaar Ki Jeet and Mother.
Rekha did a song in his 1974 film Hawas for free and used her own clothes for the song.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
8.In which year did Rekha bag a Padma Shri award?
a. 2009 b. 2010 c. 2011
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Wrong! The correct answer is b. Rekha received the fourth highest civillian award in 2010.
Correct! Rekha received the fourth highest civillian award in 2010.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
9.What character did Rekha play in Bachke Rehna Re Baba?
a. Con woman. b. Smuggler. c. Model.
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Wrong! The correct answer is a. Among Rekha's really bad films is Bachke Rehna Re Baba, where she shared the frame with Mallika Sherawat.
Correct! Among Rekha's really bad films is Bachke Rehna Re Baba, where she shared the frame with Mallika Sherawat.
Birthday Quiz: How well do you know Rekha?
Last updated on: October 09, 2013 17:48 IST
10.What is Rekha's dream role?
a. Waheeda Rehman in PyaasaYuvan b. Madhubala in Mughal-e-Azam c. Meena Kumari in Pakeezah
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Wrong! The correct answer is b. Rekha has always said that the roles worth dying for are Madhubala's Anarkali role in Mughal-e-Azam and Jessica in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?.
Correct! Rekha has always said that the roles worth dying for are Madhubala's Anarkali role in Mughal-e-Azam and Jessica in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?.
