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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAn old 1986 interview with Bollywood actor Rekha features her speaking about cinema, womanhood, and the strength of Indian women. In the conversation, Rekha says she would choose to become a film actress again if she had another birth. She also says she would want to be born a woman first, and then an actor. Her replies focus on choice, identity, and the way she saw Indian women changing over time.The comments come from an old 1986 interview with Rekha. No media outlet was mentioned in the provided material. During the conversation, the interviewer asks her about acting, being born again, and her view of the modern Indian woman. Rekha answers clearly, speaking about women, strength, and change.<\/p>\n In the interview, Rekha is asked what she would want if she had to be born again. She says, \u201cLike I said to my mother, I said if I had to be born again, I would want to be a film actress.\u201dThe interviewer asks, \u201cReally?\u201d Rekha replies, \u201cDefinitely.\u201dThe conversation then turns to the attraction of acting. When asked, \u201cWhat is the attraction in being an actress?\u201d Rekha says, \u201cFirst of all, I would like to be born a woman.\u201dThe interviewer asks again, \u201cReally?\u201d Rekha replies, \u201cDefinitely. First a woman and then a film actress.\u201d<\/p>\n The interviewer then asks if she is talking about \u201ctoday\u2019s woman.\u201d Rekha answers, \u201cYes. Very strong.\u201dWhen asked if she means only women in urban areas, Rekha says, \u201cEverywhere.\u201d She adds, \u201cToday\u2019s woman is a very strong woman.\u201dRekha then says, \u201cIndian woman, today\u2019s woman is the strongest.\u201d Asked, \u201cIn which way?\u201d she replies, \u201cIn every way. She\u2019s changed. Changed for the better.\u201dRekha remains one of Hindi cinema\u2019s best-known actors. Her popular films include \u2018Khubsoorat\u2019, \u2018Silsila\u2019, \u2018Umrao Jaan\u2019, \u2018Utsav\u2019, \u2018Khoon Bhari Maang\u2019, \u2018Koi\u2026 Mil Gaya\u2019, \u2018Krrish\u2019 and \u2018Parineeta\u2019. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for \u2018Umrao Jaan\u2019 and received praise for \u2018Khoon Bhari Maang\u2019.In recent years, Rekha has kept a selective screen presence. She continues to appear at film events, award shows, and special appearances. Reports have linked her to possible screen roles, but she has not announced a full-fledged film comeback. <\/div>\nRekha talks about choosing films again<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Rekha on Indian women and her film career<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n