Veteran actress Rekha is one of the most gorgeous and talented actresses in Bollywood. She has been in the industry for the past 50 years and has starred in some amazing movies. Apart from her performances, Rekha is known for her expressions and dance moves in songs.
Today, she celebrates her 66th birthday, so let’s look at the list of the evergreen songs of the legendary actress…
In Aankhon Ki Masti
We have to start the list with the song In Aankhon Ki Masti from Umrao Jaan. Rekha’s dance moves were beautiful in the track and her expressions stole everyone’s heart. The actress won a National Award for her performance in the movie.
Salam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan
Rekha surely knew how to perform mujra dance numbers. The song from Salam-E-Ishq Meri Jaan from the film Muqaddar Ka Sikandar is one of the popular songs of the actress. It was quite different from In Aankhon Ki Masti and Rekha’s dance moves were surely the highlight in it.
Pardesia
Well, we have heard a couple of recreated versions and remixes of the song Pardesia from the movie Mr. Natwarlal. But, the original song featuring Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan has its own charm.
Mann Kyoon Behka
Mann Kyoon Behka from the film Utsav is surely one of the most beautiful classic numbers. The song was composed by Laxmikant – Pyarelal, and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Rekha looked simply stunning in the song.
Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum
Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha starred in multiple movies together and their chemistry used to be the highlight of the movies. The song Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum from Silsila was a beautiful romantic track and we got to see sparkling chemistry between Rekha and Big B in the song.
Hanste Hanste Kat Jaayen Raaste
Hanste Hanste Kat Jaayen Raaste from Khoon Bhari Maang is a cheerful number. Featuring Rakesh Roshan and Rekha, the song is still loved by one and all. Also, Rekha’s performance in the film was appreciated a lot.
In The Night No Control
In 1996, Rekha starred in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and was seen romancing Akshay Kumar in it. The actress is 13 years older than Akshay, but her chemistry with him in the song In The Night No Control proved that age is just a number.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
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What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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