Rekha’s brother-in-law Tej Sapru recalled how Rekha underwent transformation. Scroll down to read more.
Rekha is Bollywood’s biggest diva
Rekha is Bollywood’s biggest diva. She has been in the industry for decades, and during these years, she has enthralled her fans to the core with multiple hit films. However, while today Rekha’s life seems like a dream to many actors, there was a time when Rekha struggled with her image. She had to go through a whole new transformation. And, this was one of the secrets revealed by Rekha’s brother-in-law. Scroll down to read the whole story.
What were the struggles faced by Rekha in the initial days of her career?
For those who don’t know, Rekha faced major body-shaming issues in the industry when she started her career. Not just that, there was also a major language barrier and exploitation that the actress faced in a male-dominated environment.
What did Rekha’s brother-in-law reveal about the actress?
In a conversation with Rediff Originals’ YouTube channel, Rekha’s brother-in-law and actor Tej Sapru reflected on her early days. In a conversation with Rediff Originals’ YouTube channel, Tej revealed that he married Rekha’s half-sister Dhanalakshmi in 1987. Opening up on Rekha’s transformation, Tej said, “I can tell you that as an actress, the way she groomed herself, I don’t think anyone can do that. I give her complete credit for it. When she started working in the movies, at that time she was fat… Everyone knows that.” He further added that he recently saw Rekha on Indian Idol and was left awestruck with her grace.
How did Rekha make her transformation?
Rekha achieved her legendary Bollywood transformation through strict self-discipline, professional grooming, linguistic training, and a deep psychological shift after facing severe industry criticism.
What is Rekha’s net worth?
According to media reports, Rekha’s net worth is approximately Rs 332 crore. Her wealth comes from her legendary film career spanning over 180 movies, high-profile brand endorsements and more.