From Discipline to Stardom: Rekha Shares Mother’s Influence

Rekha, a stalwart of Indian cinema, attributed much of her resilience to the rigorous upbringing by her mother, Pushpavali. The actress revealed that whenever she lagged academically, her mother would discipline her with a bamboo stick, a practice that left physical scars still visible on Rekha’s arms. She recalled the shock of seeing her report card, believing she had scored well, only for her mother to notice the low marks and administer a harsh correction. These experiences, she said, forged her determination and humility. Rekha also spoke about the pressures of handling multiple film commitments, mentioning a period when she had signed forty contracts and was filming fourteen movies concurrently.