Rekha played a police officer in the 1991 action thriller ‘Phool Bane Angaray’ helmed by KC Bokadia. The veteran actress suffered a frightening fall from a horse while shooting the film. Recently, the director recalled the incident, praising Rekha’s courage and dedication. The scene required her to attack Prem Chopra while riding a horse in front of a crowd of nearly 50,000 people.
Director KC Bokadia talks about the incident
Speaking to ANI, KC Bokadia said the incident took place during the climax of the film, which was being shot at a stadium in Udaipur.“There was a climax scene where Rekha had to attack Prem Chopra on horseback in front of a crowd of nearly 50,000 people. During the shot, the horse entered the crowd, and Rekha fell off. We were terrified and thought things could get out of hand. We were shooting at a stadium in Udaipur. The entire stadium fell into pin-drop silence. But Rekha, being the brave woman she is, got up within a minute, stood on her feet and said, ‘Everyone, get ready. Let’s take the shot again,’” he said.
Director praises Rekha’s fearless attitude
The director also compared Rekha’s dedication with the risks actors take while performing action scenes today. “Tell me, how many actors today would do that? Would today’s actresses take such a risk? That’s what makes Rekha who she is. That’s why they can’t become Rekha,” Bokadia added.Rekha has been one of the most remarkable actresses from the golden era of Hindi films. She has worked in films across multiple genres, including romance, comedy and action.
‘Phool Bane Angaray ’ features Rekha, Prem Chopra and Rajinikanth
Talking about ‘Phool Bane Angaray’ the film featured Rekha as Namrit Singh in the lead role, with Prem Chopra as Bishamber Prasad in an important role. Superstar Rajinikanth also appeared in the film as Inspector Ranjeet Singh.Her last appearance in a film so far remains in 2018 Hindi comedy-drama ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se’ in which she was present in a cameo role.