‘Unlike Jaya Bachchan, Rekha courts the paparazzi,’ shares a veteran journalist; says, ‘She can be Amitabh Bachchan if…’ |
Rekha is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses of the Hindi cinema. Even in an industry that constantly evolves, she continues to remain relevant. The actress, who often attends several celebrity events, is a paparazzi favorite. And senior journalist Shobhaa De shared that the veteran actress shares a good rapport with the media, unlike Amitabh Bachchan‘s wife and actress, Jaya Bachchan. Let’s take a look at what she has to say.
Shobhaa De praises Rekha’s behavior towards paparazzi
In a candid conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Shobhaa De praised Rekha for her behavior towards the paparazzi. She said, “Rekha is never boring, so I enjoy every time I see a reel of hers. I like to see what she is gonna do for the benefit of the paparazzi. Unlike Jaya Bachchan, she courts the paps. That contrast in itself is very interesting for me.”
Shobhaa De lauds Rekha for her talent
In the same interview, Shobhaa De shared that every bit of the Hindi film veteran is a “construct,” and the actress works really hard to create that persona. She said, “It takes a lot of work to be Rekha. She can be anyone she wants; she can be Amitabh Bachchan if she wants. She can switch genders if she wants; she is that talented.”
Shobhaa De talks about Rekha’s power
During the conversation, Shobhaa De shared that Rekha’s mystique is her power. The veteran journalist said that if she starts diluting her power due to overexposure, there will be no going back. Shobhaa De said, “She is treading slightly dangerous ground right now—the overexposure. Once the mystique is gone, there isn’t much else to fall back on.”The journalist reiterated the fact that Rekha has not worked much in the last 10-15 years, and hence, her mystique is the only thing she has. She said, “If that goes, then there is nothing.”
