One of India's most celebrated and talented actresses, Rekha has always remained a mystery for her fans.
As the Bollywood's everygreen diva turns 69, we take a look at some of her unknown facts.
Rekha is the actress' stage name. Her birth name is Bhanurekha Gemini Ganesan.
Rekha's father Gemini or Ramasamy Ganesan was a well-known actor in the Tamil film industry.
Rekha has one sister, five half-sisters, and one half-brother, from her father Gemini Ganesan.
Rekha starred as a child actor in Telugu movie 'Rangula Ratnam' in 1966, which also featured her mother.
Rekha was fond of traveling and wanted to become an air hostess, instead of an actress.
Coming from the south, Rekha did not know Hindi and struggled to communicate with the cast during her initial acting days.