Rekha turns 70: A closer look at the Silsila actress' style evolution over the years on her birthday
Rekha has skillfully captivated the audience with her acting prowess as well as her impeccable sense of style. Bhanurekha Ganesan better known as Rekha, a stage name she adopted later in life, made her debut at the mere age of 12 in the 1966 Telugu movie Rangula Ratnam. But it was her Hindi film debut in the 1970 movie Sawan Bhadon that pushed her into mainstream media and the limelight she is still associated with to date.?
Today, on Rekha's 70th birthday, let's take a closer look at how the national film award-winning actress has crafted her iconic persona with her perpetually impeccable sartorial style. While we can always count on her to be draped in one of her classic silk sarees and flaunting a bold red lip now, that is not how her image was back in the '80s and the '90s.
Rekha's style evolution over the decades
The serial saree wearer was once one of the most experimental actresses on the silver screen. From lous animal print scarfs and headgear in the '80s, crepe sarees and trendy skirts in the '90s, stylish gowns and embellished sarees in the 2000s to her signature Banarasi silk Kanjeevaram sarees now, here's a closer look at how Rekha has artfully evolved her personal style through the decades.
Stylish dresses?
Like any other Indian actress, Rekha's earlier days were all about looking the new age 'modern woman'. From breezy summer dresses to the typical T-shirt and pants, Rekha's early days' style file boasted classic pieces showcasing the young diva's innocence with her fashion choices.
Animal prints and maximal style
With the advent of the '80s, we saw a fascination with maximal style and animal prints. Inspired by the West, Indian designers started adopting these patterns and fashion styles in traditional wear and Rekha was one of the first actresses to get on with the trend. This decade also started Rekha's love affair with head scarfs, which still continues.?
Regency style inspiration??
From corset dresses to a ribbed cardigan and skirt combo, Rekha's eccentric style was unparalleled. Rekha has always been trendy and experimental with her fashion style and has a unique or rather envious ability to be able to make anything look good. A young Rekha in this saw the revival of regency core fashion that millennials have been fawning over.
Solid crepe and satin sarees
While Rekha is a silk saree connoisseur, her love for the elegant six yards began with the crepe and satin sarees she wore in her hot movie Silsila. While the diva had earlier been seen in more traditional drapes, the solid sarees she wore in the film effortlessly portrayed her as a modern woman who could still style the typical Indian drape in her own style. The mainstream hit increased Rekha's love for sarees and we saw her experimenting more ane more with them.
A headgear fascination
One trend that first began in the '80s and is still going strong is Rekha's love for headgear and headscarves. While Rekha was seen in such pieces for movies in a time when maximal fashion was the norm, she has continued to fashion the stylistic element in her looks. Whether she is doing a shoot, receiving an award or just making her way through the airport, Rekha continues to set the fashion bar high with her looks.
Silk sarees
Even though she still experiments with her sartorial choices when it comes to shoots, her recent appearances have a set style. Nowadays, Rekha is almost always seen dressed to the nines in a bespoke silk saree with a full glam makeup look boasting her signature bold rep lip, kohl-rimmed eyes and the controversial indoor, along with heavy gold jewellery.?
Whether she is arriving for a movie screening or at a star-studded award function, you can always count on Rekha to give you a glimpse at her envious saree collection. And while you may or may not like her fashion style in the past, there is literally no one who can find a fault in her elegant saree looks.
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