Overview
- Hema Malini posted a birthday message on Instagram, calling Rekha a dear friend and noting their shared Tamil connection.
- Shatrughan Sinha marked the day on X with rare throwback photos and a salute to her grace and mystique.
- Designer Manish Malhotra praised her innate sense of style, citing meticulous, innovative choices that set enduring benchmarks.
- Director Subhash Ghai said she has evolved into a distinct personality through five decades of acclaimed work.
- A Filmfare flashback quoted Sinha on her discipline and growth, from mastering Urdu poetry to sustaining newcomer-like zeal on set.