Rekha is one of the most evergreen actresses in the Bollywood industry. She is well known for her timeless elegance. Just like her remarkable works, her personal life has often garnered a lot of limelight. However, the actress has recently made her way to the headlines for her 1981 film, Umrao Jaan, which is all set to re-release in theatres on June 27, 2025. But do you know the Bollywood diva once broke down in tears after she was confronted by dance master, Saroj Khan, as the former refused to shoot a dance sequence of the 1990 film, Sheshnaag? Yes, you read that right.
In an old conversation on the Lehren podcast, it was dance guru, Saroj Khan who shared how her confrontation made Rekha emotional. For the unversed, Saroj Khan was one of the popular dance choreographers in Bollywood and the first woman choreographer in the industry. The seemingly fight between Rekha and Saroj on the sets of Sheshnaag was once the most-talked-about controversy in the film industry. So without further ado, let’s dive deep to know what exactly had happened.
Saroj Khan shared that Rekha didn’t come to shoot for a dance number of Sheshnaag even after she requested producers to send her to rehearsals