MUMBAI: Bollywood screen diva Rekha turned 60 on Friday, Times of India reported.
Rekha, who mesmerized audiences in the ‘70s and ‘80s with hits like “Muqaddar Ka Sikander,” “Do Anjaane,” “Khoobsurat” and “Umrao Jaan,” says there would not be any celebration around her birthday as she feels every day is special.
“I actually visit the temple every day but I genuinely don’t understand the importance that people give to their birthdays or any special day, be it a festival or a birthday. I believe that every day is a celebration and every day I’m born anew and genuinely try to live every day differently,” she said in an interview to a radio channel.
Rekha said she remembers her mother Pushpavalli, whom she fondly called “amma” on her birthday.
The actress attributes her glow to the immense love she continues to get over the years from people and the good genes that she inherited from her parents-- Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli.
The extremely private actress, who has acted in 180 films in a career spanning over 40 years, continues to enthrall her fans with her occasional Bollywood outings, most recent being Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), Krrish (2006) and Sadiyaan (2010).
Rekha is now gearing up for her next Bollywood release Super Nani, in which her character of a grandmother is unappreciated by her children and husband. With the help of her grandson, played by Sharman Joshi, she transforms into a glamorous model.
She will next be seen in Aditya Roy Kapur and Katrina Kaif-starrer Fitoor. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the film is an adaptation of Great Expectations and will see Rekha playing the infamous character of Miss Havisham.
Rekha turns 60
Rekha turns 60
