When Rekha said she wants to be born again as film actress, said, “Today’s woman is the strongest”

Veteran actress Rekha has always been known for her grace, mystery and powerful presence, both on screen and off screen. Over the years, many of her interviews have gone viral because of the way she speaks about life, womanhood, cinema and identity. One such throwback conversation shows Rekha opening up about what she would choose if she had to be born again.

In the interview, Rekha was asked about the attraction of being an actress. Her answer was simple, emotional and deeply confident. She said, “Like I said to my mother, I said if I had to be born again, I would want to be a film actress.”

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When the interviewer asked, “Really?”, Rekha replied, “Definitely.”

What made the conversation even more striking was Rekha’s statement about womanhood. Before speaking about becoming an actress again, she made it clear that her first wish would be to be born as a woman.

She said, “First of all, I would like to be born a woman.”

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When asked again if she really meant it, Rekha replied, “Definitely. First a woman and then a film actress.”

Her words reflected not just her love for cinema, but also her deep pride in being a woman. At a time when many actresses had to constantly fight for respect, dignity and space in the film industry, Rekha’s statement sounded bold and self-assured.

The interviewer then asked if she meant today’s woman. Rekha instantly said, “Yes. Very strong.”

When asked whether she was talking only about women in urban areas or everywhere, Rekha replied, “Everywhere. Today’s woman is a very strong woman. Indian woman, today’s woman is the strongest.”

When questioned about the way women had become stronger, Rekha said, “In every way. She’s changed. Changed for the better.”

Rekha’s words continue to feel relevant even today. Her statement was not just about glamour or stardom. It was about choosing womanhood with pride and choosing cinema as a space where she found expression, identity and power.

For fans, this throwback moment once again shows why Rekha remains one of Indian cinema’s most iconic personalities. She did not just play strong women on screen. She believed in their strength in real life too.