5 films Rekha lost to other actresses

Here's the list of films that Rekha reportedly rejected or lost to other stars

Not Sridevi, but Rekha was Yash Chopra's original choice for Chandni. However, the latter rejected the film

Chandni (1989)

Rekha played the female lead in the Tamil original. However, when the film was been remade in Hindi, Rekha was considered to reprise her role, but Sridevi was finally cast opposite Jeetendra

Himmatwala (1983)

Rekha was considered to lead Rajkumar Kohli's film, but ultimately Reena Roy bagged her career-defying film and Rekha played the supporting lead

Nagin (1976)

Rekha had shot for the first schedule of Ranjeet's directorial, but later she left the film, and Anita Raaj was signed on Dharmendra's recommendation

Kaarnama (1990)

Before Dimple Kapadia, Rekha was considered for the film. However, the veteran actress backed out, and Dimple replaced her

Welcome Back (2015)

On the work front, Rekha was last seen making a cameo appearance in Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

Rekha's last proper role was in Inder Kumar's Super Nani (2014)

Veteran star Rekha has starred in more than 180 films