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Daughter of Gemini Ganesan and Pushpavalli. Hindi megastar Was obese and plump in her first films in the early 70s but underwent a spectacular transformation and became the ageless icon of beauty and glamour of Bollywood. Has been called the Madonna and Cher of the Bollywood industry because of her constant reinvention throughout her career. Was considered for the lead in Market (2003) Has a younger sister who resides in California. The entire Bollywood industry was shocked in the early 80s when Rekha's secret affair was revealed with Amitabh Bachchan, who was married to Jaya Bhaduri. Oddly enough, the three of them later starred in the film Silsila (1981), which dealt with the topic of a married man in love with woman other than his wife. This would be Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan's last film together. Loves to read comics. Her favourites include Dennis The Menace and Archie. Used to have a dog named Pisti who passed away. She now has a cat called Bhaiyyu. Says that if she could change one thing about herself, it would be her hips. Said that if she had a son, she would want him to be like Hrithik Roshan. Her dream came true when she played Hrithik's mom in the movie Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) and also his grandmother in Krrish (2006). In 1986, forty-eight pieces of her expensive jewelery was stolen from her house. The thief, Muniraj Kanappa, was later caught and sentenced to seven years in prison. The court held the jewelery and planned on giving it back after she filed the due application form. But it wasn't until 17 years later that she remembered this and then went in to collect her jewelery. Is a huge fan of Oprah Winfrey and watches her show regularly. She is very active on the Internet, especially on sites about movies. She is also a staunch feminist. Listed #50 by the UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/2006). Ranked #5 by rediff.com in its list of the "Top 10 Bollywood Actresses Ever". (March 2007).