Rekha Birthday: Khubsoorat to Khoon Bhari Maang, 5 movies of the evergreen actress to binge-watch on her special day

Born as Bhanurekha Ganesan, Bollywood’s beloved actress Rekha has made a name for herself with her impressive craft. The veteran star will be celebrating her 70th birthday on October 10 (Thursday). Credited as one of the finest actresses of the Hindi cinema, Rekha has featured in 180+ films in her stellar filmography. From unconventional roles to her charismatic performances, fans adore Rekha’s authenticity as an actor. If you’re also a fan of Hindi cinema and wish to delve into some old gems of Rekha, we’ve curated a list of films to watch on streaming platforms ShemarooMe, Sony LIV, and ZEE5. Notably, these movies are also available to watch on OTTplay Premium.

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Jeevan Dhaara (ShemarooMe)

This family drama film is a remake of the Tamil’s Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. Rekha essays the role of a strong, independent, and responsible woman in the film, alongside a star-studded ensemble. The plot revolves around a woman, Sangeeta, who is the only breadwinner of a large family after her father abandons them. Sangeeta's struggles with her own dreams and family responsibilities form the crux of this poignant drama.

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Cast: Rekha, Raj Babbar, Rakesh Roshan, Amol Palekar, Kanwaljit Singh and Simple Kapadia

Sawan Bhadon (ShemarooMe)

This gripping romance thriller marked the debut of newcomers Rekha and Navin Nischol. The movie was a super hit at the box office and established Rekha as a rising star in Bollywood. Sawan Bhadon revolves around Vikram, a wealthy man, whose murder is plotted by his greedy stepmother and his sister's lover. However, things take a turn when their plan backfires with a ‘look-alike’ twist.

Cast: Navin Nischol, Rekha, Jayshree T., Iftekhar and Ranjeet.

Super Nani (ZEE5)

This family dramedy revolves around a man and his grandmother as the former changes her life with financial independence. The movie strives to reflect on the thankless attitude towards our mothers and housewives as the family members often belittle their efforts.

Cast: Rekha, Sharman Joshi, Randhir Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Rajesh Kumar,

Khoon Bhari Maang (ZEE5)

If you’re looking for a riveting revenge thriller featuring Rekha, then this one is perfect. Rakesh Roshan’s directorial revolves around a rich widow Aarti who gets entangled in a web of deceit and greed for money after her second husband seizes her wealth and plots her death. However, with a twist of fate, Aarti returns to seek revenge on her killers and reclaim her inheritance.

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Cast: Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Sonu Walia, Shatrughan Sinha, Kader Khan

Khubsoorat (Sony LIV)

Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s comedy-drama film was anchored by a star-studded ensemble. It became a critical and commercial success for its captivating narrative. The story revolves around a family run by a tyrannical matriarch Nirmala. However, chaos ensues when a young girl Manju enters the house and changes the dynamics of the family with her ideology and rebellion.

Cast: Ashok Kumar, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan and Dina Pathak

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