Rekha played the role of Shanno, a simple, village woman who falls for a man who’s not as innocent as he seems.
There’s a reason Umrao Jaan is considered to be one of the most iconic Bollywood movies. Apart from the story and performances, Rekha’s costumes are etched in public memory.
Silsila was the last film to feature the super-successful onscreen couple: Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. In the movie, Rekha was mostly seen in monochrome silk and chiffon sarees often paired with pearl jewellery.
How gorgeous does Rekha look in this pink saree with a broad, white border? We love the accessories, the kohl-rimmed eyes, and red bindi
Rekha playing the role of a happy-go-lucky person who takes on a rigid matriarch. Although she mostly dressed in skirts and dresses, she also dresses up in simple sarees.
Since her character is a courtesan, she dresses up in anarkalis that are accessorised with heavy jewellery, which only Rekha could have carried off.
In the movie, Rekha plays the role of a single mother who struggles with patriarchy and sexism at the workplace.