An old interview conducted in 1986 with Bollywood actress Rekha in which she talked about cinema, femininity and the power of Indian women. In the conversation, Rekha said that she would choose to become a film actress again if she gives birth again.
She also says that she wants to be born a woman first, then an actress. Her answers focus on choice, identity and the way she sees Indian women changing over time.The comments come from an old 1986 interview with Rekha. No media outlet was mentioned in the materials provided. During the conversation, the interviewer asks her about acting, being born again and her outlook on the modern Indian woman. Rekha answers clearly, talking about women, power and change.
Rekha talks about choosing films again
In the interview, Rekha was asked what she would want if she was born again. “As I told my mother, ‘I said if I had to be born again, I would like to be a movie actress,'” she says.The announcer asks: “Really?” “Absolutely,” Rekha replies.Then the conversation turns to the appeal of acting. When asked: “What is it about being an actress that attracts you?” “First of all, I would like to be born a woman,” says Rekha.The interviewer asks again: “Really?” “Absolutely,” Rekha answers.
First a woman, then a film actress.
Rekha talks about Indian women and their film career
The interviewer then asks if she is talking about “the woman of today.” Rekha replies, “Yes. Very strong.”When asked if she meant only women in urban areas, Rekha said: “Everywhere.” “Women today are very strong women,” she adds.Then Rekha says: “The Indian woman, today’s woman is the strongest.” Asked: In what way? She answers: “In everything. I have changed. I have changed for the better.”Rekha remains one of the most popular actors in Indian cinema. Her popular films include ‘Khubsoorat’, ‘Silsila’, ‘Umrao Jaan’, ‘Utsav’, ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’, ‘Koi… Mil Gaya’, ‘Krrish’ and ‘Parineeta’. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for ‘Umrao Jaan’ and received praise for ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’.In recent years, Rekha has maintained an eclectic screen presence. She continues to appear at film events, award shows and special appearances. Reports linked her to possible roles on screen, but she did not announce a full return to cinema.
