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India.com
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who romanced Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt is a big fan of her, now lives with dogs, cats, and snakes, her name is..
You must have seen many beautiful actresses in the 70s, 80s and 90s. The world was crazy about the simplicity of these actresses. Today we are going to tell you about one such actress who worked in many superhit films in her film career but today she is living her life with animals away from the glamour world. You must remember veteran Hindi cinema actress Rakhee Gulzar. Fans were crazy about the actress' smile and lovely eyes. She garnered a lot of limelight on screen with her role as lead actress and then as a mother. 'Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge' is one of her famous dialogues. The popularity of this role in the movie is still intact. However, now she is living a quiet life away from the glamour of films. Rakhee Gulzar's magic was such in her time that fans would wait for hours to catch a glimpse of her. Famous director Yash Chopra even wrote a film after seeing her, named 'Kabhi-Kabhi'. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor were seen with her in this movie. People were so crazy about her that lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi wrote the song 'Kabhi-Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayal Aata Hai' for Rakhee. Sunil Dutt was also a big fan of her. The Karan-Arjun star has won 2 National Awards, 3 Filmfare Awards and Padma Shri in her long career. She has faced many difficulties in her personal life. In an interview, the actress had said, 'I respect my willpower and self-respect a lot, I will never do any film or work that I don't like'. Today, the 77-year-old actress is living her life in the valleys away from the noise of the city. She once said, 'Now I do not need money, I do my work myself and am living a happy life with animals.' She is reportedly taking care of dogs, cows and birds at her farmhouse in Panvel. Born in 1947 during the independence movement, Rakhee made her debut in 1967 with the Bengali film 'Bondu Boron Aur Baghini'. After this, she moved to Mumbai and never looked back. Two years after coming to the city, she got Rajshri Production's film 'Jeevan Mrityu' (1970) in which Dharmendra was seen opposite her. Apart from this, she did 'Sharmili' with Shashi Kapoor which was loved by the audience. Later, the actress appeared in films like 'Laal Patthar' and 'Paras' and became famous as a lead actress.
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rakhee Gulzar Makes Rare Public Appearance, Refuses To Make Bollywood Comeback
Last Updated: Recently, a video of Rakhee Gulzar enjoying puchkas in Kolkata went viral. She will return to the big screen with a Bengali movie Amar Boss, set to release on May 9, 2025. Veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar made a rare public appearance recently at the screening of her upcoming Bengali film Amar Boss, set to release on May 9, 2025. The celebrated actress, known for iconic roles in Hindi cinema, was seen exiting the theatre when a reporter stopped her for a quick interaction. The reporter asked her if she would consider making a comeback in Bollywood if she were offered a film like Amar Boss. At first, Rakhee couldn't hear the question clearly and asked the reporter to repeat it. After understanding the query, she responded with a firm, 'No, I will not do it," shutting down any speculation about a return to Bollywood. Her response confirmed that she isn't particularly interested in stepping back into Hindi films. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) This moment comes shortly after the re-release of Karan Arjun, one of Rakhee's most iconic Bollywood films, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. The film's re-release stirred nostalgia among fans and reignited discussions about Rakhee's memorable performances. In addition to the screening, Rakhee recently went viral for a video that showed her enjoying puchkas (pani puri) on the streets of Kolkata. Amar Boss explores a complex mother-son relationship. Shiboprosad Mukhopadhyay, who also co-directs the film, plays Animesh Goswami, the head of a publishing startup and a devoted son. Rakhee plays Subhra Goswami, his elderly and ailing mother. Speaking about Rakhee's involvement in the film, co-director Nandita Roy told PTI, 'Rakheeji is apt for the role. When I wrote the script, I could see her in front of my eyes. So, I just wanted her to be there for the film." Rakhee's performance in Amar Boss marks her significant return to Bengali cinema, even as she firmly distances herself from Bollywood projects. First Published:
