Happy Birthday Rekha: 7 unknown facts about timeless beauty every fan must know

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Rekha is one of the most loved and celebrated actresses in the film industry. She is the epitome of beauty and elegance. Over the years, the actress has proved her mark in the film industry with notable performances over the years; she is popularly known for Silsila, Umrao Jaan, and the list goes long. Here are her seven unknown facts about the veteran actress.

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Rekha's original name is Bhanurekha Ganesan. She is the daughter of  South Indian actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli.

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Many people think that Rekha was a single child, but no; she has a one-half brother from the same father. The actress reportedly shares a very close bond with all her siblings. 

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Rekha is a makeup lover. The actress was obsessed with makeup so much she would make friends with air hostesses who would bring her the best makeup brands. 

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Rekha's career was not a cakewalk. She was forced to work in B and C grade films because of her poor financial condition. Rekha did not have a great childhood. Her father reportedly never took care of the actress. Her father never married her mother. Hence she remains an illegitimate child.

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Rekha is indeed a beautiful actress. She was linked with many co-stars as Raj Babbar, Vinod Mehra, Yash Kohli, Amitabh Bachchan, and Akshay Kumar and more.

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She is best friends with Dream Girl, Hema Malini. They both are very close friends, and their friendship dates back for many years. Both of them are very popular actresses. Rekha will always remain fans favourite, and she will keep entertaining her fans with her talent and fantastic personality for years to come.