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Rekha Forced Into Acting: Childhood Dream Denied
20 Sep
Summary
- Rekha revealed she was forced into acting, not a childhood dream.
- She worked in South Indian films from age three, disliking it initially.
- A 1974-75 hit film marked her shift towards enjoying acting.
Legendary Indian actress Rekha recently shared surprising details about her early career, revealing it was not a lifelong ambition. In a 1986 interview, she explained that she was compelled to enter the film industry as a child. Rekha began her acting journey at the tender age of three as a child artist in South Indian cinema.
For her initial six to seven years in the industry, Rekha expressed a strong dislike for her work, describing it as something she was forced to do. She recounted arriving in Mumbai alone at 13, without knowing Hindi, to pursue her film career.
The turning point for Rekha came around 1974-75, significantly influenced by the success of her film 'Sawan Bhadon'. This period marked a shift in her perception, and she began to find genuine enjoyment and appreciation for acting, especially after her role in the realistic film 'Ghar'.
