Rekha honored with Adishakti award

Nishtha TaposhApr 26 2006

Rekha, looking every bit pretty, was honoured with the 'Adishakti' award for her contributions to the Indian cinema during a career stretching more than three decades in Bollywood.

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Melody queen, Lata Mangeshkar, presented the prestigious award, including a cheque of Rs 50,000, a citation and a shawl, to Rekha at a function in Nasik.

Remembered for her classy portrayal of a prostitute in the critically acclaimed 'Umrao Jaan', Rekha was glowing golden in a beautiful yellow Kanjeevaram saree and heavy jewellery. While expressing happiness over the award she said that, this was an unforgettable moment of her life.

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