When Rekha Sent A Heartfelt Letter To Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Saying 'Wisest Thing You Did Was...'

Iconic Bollywood actress Rekha turned 70 today. She was born on October 10, 1954, has spent over four decades in the industry and has appeared in several movies. Winner of one National Award, three Filmfare Awards, and a Padma Shri in the year 2010, Rekha is undoubtedly one of the evergreen actors of Indian cinema. Her mark in the film industry has even inspired several celebrities and one amongst these is Rekha’s bond with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

When Rekha sent an emotional letter to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

After Aishwarya celebrated her 20 years in the film industry in 2014, Rekha penned a note specially for her. She wrote, “A woman like you who is in harmony with her spirit is like a flowing river, never stagnant. She goes where she wants to without pretence and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.”

She added, “The wisest thing you did was to be present with the ‘present’ with gratitude. You pursued the things you loved doing and then did them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you! You, on your own, are enough, with nothing to prove to anyone. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.”

Rekha had also mentioned that she was a leaving example of courage and Aishwarya’s deep strength and pure energy is very influential”.

She continued, “Two decades of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- wow! Aashirwads and duas I wish for you more goodness and blessings; much more than your heart can contain!” wrote the veteran actress as she concluded her letter.” Rekha signed off the letter by saying, “Love you. Jeete raho. Rekha Ma”.

About Rekha

Rekha’s early recognition came for her performances in films such as Ghar and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. She gained major prominence with her roles in Baseraa, Ek Hi Bhool (1981), Jeevan Dhaara (1982) and Agar Tum Na Hote (1983). 

During the 2000s, she was praised for her supporting roles in the 2001 dramas Zubeidaa and Lajja, and started playing roles of a mother, among which was her role in the science fiction Koi Mil Gaya (2003) and its superhero sequel Krrish (2006).