Rekha's bold portrayal of a sex worker in the 1997 film "Aastha" sparked controversy and debate in Indian cinema

tamil.indianexpress.com (Tamil)

Actress Rekha portrayed a sex worker in the 1997 film "Aastha: In the Prison of Spring," sparking debate. The film featured a bold scene between Rekha and co-star Om Puri, reportedly leading to an intense performance and a broken chair. Rekha defended her role, stating she can do justice to any character and that her job is to make everything believable.


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