As Rekha turns 63, here are some rare snaps of the Bollywood diva

Rekha celebrates her 63rd birthday today but we cannot stop gushing over how her beauty has remained intact over the years. She was beautiful back then and now a fashion diva who is followed by every actor from Vidya Balan to Deepika Padukone. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)

Rekha might have started her filmy career as a child but she made it to the hearts of the audience with her very first film, Sawan Bhadon, which had released in 1970. That year was her beginning and she has never looked back, despite having a weak hold on the language. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)

If there were fans of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra or any other actor, there was and still is a huge fan following for Rekha. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)

Rekha was the queen who saw her downfall but maintained her grace. Losing her life partners and still sporting sindoor was something questionable always but nothing stopped her. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)

Rekha's alleged relationship with Amitabh Bachchan also set tongues wagging. Silsila directed by Yash Chopra is a film people watch over and over again to relive the two actors' chemistry. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)

Rekha was an exception to the norm that leading ladies' tenure in the industry is limited for a short period of time. She is still the Umrao Jaan, Manju from Khoobsurat, Chandni from Silsila, Aarti Verma from Khoon Bhari Maang and many such characters. Rekha is remembered and loved by the audience for the different characters she portrayed on screen. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)