As his character goes from good to bad, he is able to show off his talent to the max. Vasishth is the perfect addition to a wonderful star cast. Playing the Nawab whose dialogue is mainly in poetry form, it’s his singing that grabs everyone’s attention. Like Pratibha, Nirnay is as wonderful to watch and listen to. She plays the perfect Khanum Jaan, where she needs no zooming of any cameras to get noticed. If anyone has seen Maheshwari on the small screen they are already aware of her brilliant acting talent, however, seeing her live is a whole new experience. Playing the perfect Umrao Jaan, she portrays grace in every corner of the stage. Her voice projects beautifully encapsulating audiences with her talent. There is no doubt in saying Pratibha is brilliant and an absolute wonder to watch on stage. With Khanum Jaan’s nephew Gauhar Mirza (Sushant Vasishth) plotting against the couple due to his own love for Umrao Jaan, the couple finds themselves separated at a time where they want nothing else but each other. However, when the famous dancer falls madly in love with a Nawab Sultan (Nirnay Baghel) all hell breaks loose. Umrao Jaan (Pratibha Singh Baghel) is beautiful, has the singing voice of an angel and the pride of joy of Khanum Jaan’s (Kanika Maheshwari), the lady of the courtesan, as Umrao is a talent that brings in all the business and money. After the much-acclaimed ‘Beyond Bollywood’ (2014), music-brothers Salim-Sulaiman come back with a live production of the historical story of ‘Umrao Jaan’ in ‘Umrao Jaan Ada – The Musical’, which playing in London’s Sadler’s Wells for four days this month. She eventually took a long break from acting in films.There’s always a huge buzz surrounding Indian theatrical productions coming to the UK, where what the audiences are so used to seeing on screen is brought to life on a magnificent scale.
She played a Kama Sutra instructor in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) and a housewife working alongside as a sex worker in Aastha: In the Prison of Spring (1997), both of which received critical acclaim but also public scrutiny. Khoon Bhari Maang, which starred Rekha in the role of a woman avenging her husband's attempted murder, was one of the first of a new trend of women-centered vengeance films and earned her a second Best Actress Filmfare Award. Her outstanding performance in Umrao Jaan as the famous classical courtesan earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. In addition, Rekha also appeared in the films Kalyug (1981), Umrao Jaan (1981), Vijeta (1982), Utsav (1984), and Ijaazat (1985). Rekha turns 67 Happy Birthday Rekha! From ' Silsila' to ' Umrao Jaan' - her most iconic roles
She won her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in Khubsoorat (1980). The critical acclaim she received for her parts as a sexual assault victim in Ghar and a courtesan in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) signalled the start of her most successful time. Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972), Kahani Kismat Ki (1973), and Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye were her next films (1974). Sawan Bhadon was her debut Hindi film (1970).
Anjana Safar, her first Hindi film, was released the same year. Her acting career began in 1969 with the Kannada film Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999. Rekha debuted as a child actress in the Telugu films Inti Guttu (1958) and Rangula Ratnam (1959).
As Rekha turns 67 today, we take a look at some of her best performances in Bollywood.
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