This film of Rekha is remembered for its intimate scenes, actress lost control during bold scene, broke a chair, film was…, lead actor was…

Veteran actress Rekha, known as the evergreen beauty, is considered one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema. She has impressed audiences with her remarkable performances, acting skills, dialogue delivery, and graceful dancing. Thanks to these qualities, she remains one of India’s most beloved stars. Rekha has also delivered several bold on-screen moments, whether alongside Akshay Kumar or Amitabh Bachchan.

What is the name of Rekha’s controversial movie?

There was one more actor, Rekha did an intimate scene that went controversial. It was a bold scene in a movie with actor Om Puri, which created a stir. Do you know about that 1997 film of Rekha and Om Puri, in which their chemistry surprised many people? The name of this film is ‘Aastha: In the Prison of Spring’, directed by Basu Bhattacharya.

What’s the story of Rekha and Om Puri’s movie?

The film’s success was described as blurring the gap between Indian art and commercial cinema. Aastha is a 3-hour 30-minute erotic drama that also features Naveen Nischal and Daisy Irani in prominent roles. The story revolves around Mansi and Amar, a middle-class couple with a young daughter.

Rekha had the controversial role of a married woman who turns into a prostitute, which was severely criticised by the audience. Rekha reacted to the criticism and once said, “After Aastha: In the Prison of Spring, people had a lot to say about my role of a wife who moonlights as a prostitute. I don’t have problems playing anything. I’ve reached a stage where I could do justice to any role that came my way. It could be role of a mother, a sister-in-law; negative, positive, sensational or anything”.

Rekha and Om Puri’s bold scene in Aastha movie

There is a bold scene between the two in the film, in which they are seen getting intimate on a chair. According to reports, Om Puri and Rekha had to go even further to make this scene look real. Both of them allegedly got so involved that the chair was about to break due to their weight. Even today, many actresses shy away from taking such a bold step like Rekha.

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