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India.com
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who was called 'the fattest girl', delivered more than 150 films
In our film industry, there have been many actors and actresses who came from a very influential background and later made a powerful impact, which simply created a special space for them. But, there was this one actress who actually had a very powerful background in the industry, but started her journey at the age of 12 so that she could save her family from the financial burden. The Queen Of Bollywood In her starting phase, this actress was criticised for her weight and her dark complexion; she was called by many 'the fattest girl' and 'the ugly duckling' in her school. The legendary actress we are talking about has done more than 150 films in her dynamic career and won a National Award and Three Filmfare Awards. The actress we are talking about is none other than Rekha, who is also referred to as 'Rekhaji' by her ardent fans. She was born to the Tamil industry's iconic actor Gemini Ganesan and Telugu actress Pushpavalli who are known as stalwarts of the South Indian Cinema. Despite being from such an influential background, Rekha grew up without her father's presence which later became a liability for her so that she could support the education of her siblings. When Rekha Shared About The Complicated Relationship With Her Father Earlier, during an interview with Simi Garewal on her talk show, Rendezvous with Simi Garewal , Rekha opened up about her parent's relationship with her. The actress revealed that she has no childhood memory with her father as he left her at a very early age. However, his absence never made her broken because her mother used to share the stories about her father that were enchanted by his love and charm. Rekha's Ray Of Hope Since Rekha's mother was a big name in the industry, she was often busy with the shoot schedule of her big projects and that is why Rekha's most of childhood was spent under the shadows of her grandmother and aunt who were always there to support her. Later, the actress found a ray of hope in her life as she found a father figure in filmmaker Mohan Segal, whose influence in film industry helped Rekha to take acting as a career, however, it was not her choice but because of the financial hardships due to which she entered into showbiz. Apart from Pushpavalli, Rekha's father also had an affair known as Savitri who is referred as 'the queen of Telugu cinema' that later turned into marriage. As per media reports, it has been said that Gemini made his wife addicted to alcohol and after a while, differences between the two started increasing that later became the reason for their separation.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Rekha's father said she ‘messed up' by getting involved with Amitabh Bachchan: ‘It became the biggest scandal in the industry..'
and are two of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, both loved for their powerful performances and unforgettable screen presence. But beyond the silver screen, their names have been linked together in one of Bollywood's most talked-about alleged love stories, one that neither of them ever confirmed or denied. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While their families stayed silent, Rekha's father, legendary South Indian actor , once shared his thoughts on the matter. What he had said left many surprised and offered a rare glimpse into Rekha's personal life. Gemini Ganesan on Rekha's alleged relationship with Amitabh Bachchan In an old interview with Star & Style magazine, Gemini Ganesan opened up about the rumoured relationship between Rekha and BigB He said, 'People tell me that Rekha has messed up her personal life by getting involved with Amitabh. But I never discuss Rekha's personal affairs with her. Why should I?' Ganesan himself had a complicated love life. He was married to Alamelu but also had relationships with other women, including actress Pushpavalli—Rekha's mother. He didn't shy away from talking about his own affairs. In fact, he proudly said, 'When I married Savitri and Pushpavalli several years ago, eyebrows were raised, and it became the biggest scandal in the industry. And yet today no one is aghast when they hear about marrying Asma or marrying Hema. So, in one way I think I have been the trend setter for extramarital involvements in the industry.' Rekha was born in 1954 to Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli. The two were never married. Ganesan remained with his first wife, while Pushpavalli was already separated from her husband. While the Amitabh chapter was the most talked about, Rekha's love life never found lasting happiness. She was linked with several actors and filmmakers, but none of the relationships worked out. In 1990, she married businessman Mukesh Agarwal. The marriage was troubled from the start, and just seven months later, Mukesh died by suicide. EXCLUSIVE: Nani Reveals Massive Body Transformation For 'Paradise' | How He Got Chiranjeevi On Board
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Ragpicker bludgeoned to death, body found in lift shaft
Hyderabad: A 40-year-old ragpicker was bludgeoned to death and the body was dumped in the pit of an abandoned lift cavity at a commercial complex in Himayatnagar on Sunday night. Locals saw the body on Monday morning and alerted the Domalguda police, who registered a case. They are trying to identify the deceased. The accused, who is also a ragpicker, is yet to be arrested. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Central Zone, Pushpavalli visited the place along with the local police. "It is a multi-storied building. Punjab National Bank is located on the ground floor. Several other business establishments are there next to it and on the floors above. The victim was a ragpicker, and for the past few days, he was sleeping in the corridor of the building at night along with another ragpicker," the DCP said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad According to Domalguda inspector D Srinivas Reddy, the victim was attacked with a blunt object on the head by the assailant, and the body was dumped in the elevator shaft on the ground floor. "A lift was not installed in the building. The elevator shaft was open and empty. The accused dumped the body in it after bludgeoning the victim. The identity of the victim is yet to be established. We have seized the CCTV footage of the building and launched a manhunt to nab the accused," the inspector said. A murder case was registered under the Section 103 (1) of the BNS, and the body was shifted for a post-mortem examination.
