Best Rekha movies on ShemarooMe

Recognized as one of the best actresses in Hindi cinema, Rekha began her career as a child actor in the Telugu film Rangula Ratnam in 1966. Her lead film debut was in Sawan Bhadon four years later. Let’s revisit some of her iconic movies, which can be accessed on ShemarooMe.

Rekha films on ShemarooMe

Khubsoorat (1980)

Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed this comedy-drama film. Dina Pathak, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, and Ashok Kumar are the film's stars. It was a box office hit and won praise from critics. The protagonist of the tale is a young lady named Milli (Rekha), who lives of a strict and disciplined family. Her untamed and free-spirited personality stands in stark contrast to the family's rigid guidelines and customs, creating a number of endearing and funny scenarios.

Zubeidaa (2001)

Shyam Benegal directed this biographical drama Zubeidaa. The narrative focuses on actress Zubeidaa (Karisma Kapoor)'s ascent in the movie business, her nuanced interpersonal connections, and her untimely demise. The ensemble cast of the movie also includes Manoj Bajpayee, Amrish Puri, and Rekha. The film garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

Bahurani (1989)

Manik Chatterjee directed this family drama, which was produced by Prem Lawani and Mohan Lalwani. RD Burman wrote the music for the movie, which also stars Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Utpal Dutt, Usha Kiran, and Deven Verma in important roles. The story follows Amit (Rakesh Roshan) – a modern, intelligent man from Mumbai who studied in the USA. He is looking for a wife who shares his liberal values and educational background. His parents, however, plan his marriage to Madhuri (Rekha), a stunning, wise, and conventional village girl. Amit's father, though he has his doubts, is adamant that he either marry Madhuri or leave the family. Reluctantly, Amit accepts the marriage out of desperation and waits for the appropriate time to voice his reservations.

Pyar Ki Jeet (1987)

Sawan Kumar Tak directed this film, which starred Ashok Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Vinod Mehra, and Rekha among its well-known cast members. Usha Khanna wrote the music for the movie, which features a cameo by Moon Moon Sen. In the film, Rekha plays Soni, a youthful, attractive, and lively woman who leaves her job as a garment merchant in the city to return to her small village. The conservative villagers start to see her with suspicion and call her a dubious character due to her frequent trips to the city.

Jhoothi (1985)

Hrishikesh Mukherjee's comedy stars Rekha, Raj Babbar, Amol Palekar, Supriya Pathak, and Deven Verma among its talented cast. In the film, Rekha plays the tomboyish young woman Kalpana, who lives with her mother, sister Alpana, and brother Kamal, a police inspector. Kalpana is well-known for her obsessive lying, even though she always means well. She frequently gets herself into hilarious situations and miscommunications. Unexpectedly, Kalpana falls in love with a doctor, named Dr. Anil.

Jeevan Dhaara (1982)

The film, directed by T. Rama Rao, starred Raj Babbar, Rakesh Roshan, Amol Palekar, Kanwaljit Singh, and Simple Kapadia in an ensemble cast, with Rekha playing a crucial part. Sangeeta, Rekha's character, is a young, idealistic, and strong woman in her late 20s who stays single to support her large family after her father abandoned them. She resides with her mother and her brother, Raj Babbar, who is unemployed and suffers from alcoholism despite being married and having three children.