New Delhi . Veteran Bollywood actress Rekha is today counted among the most popular and respected actresses of Hindi cinema. Due to her beauty, strong acting and memorable characters played during her long film journey, she has made a special place in the industry. However, the journey for Rekha to reach Bollywood and make her mark was not at all easy. Rekha, who entered Hindi films at the age of just 15, had to face many difficulties in the initial phase. He even had to face taunts regarding his looks and Hindi language. But his first Hindi film Sawan Bhadon proved to be very special for his career.
Actor Naveen Nischal was seen in the lead role with Rekha in Sawan Bhadon, released in 1970. The special thing was that both of them made their debut as lead actors in Hindi cinema through this film. The film was directed by Mohan Sehgal. Rekha played the role of a village girl named Chanda in the film, while Naveen was seen in the role of Nischal Vikram. Along with romance, there was also an element of family, property and conspiracy in the story of the film.
This film gave Rekha her first big recognition but the song which took her popularity to new heights is still remembered among the lovers of old Hindi songs. The film's song Kaan Mein Jhumka Chaal Mein Thumka Kamar Pe Choti Latke proved to be a major turning point in Rekha's early career. Veteran singer Mohammad Rafi gave his voice to this song. Rafi's voice and the screen chemistry of Rekha and Naveen Nischal made the song extremely popular.
The audience liked Rekha's style in the song very much. Her style and dance attracted people's attention and within no time she started gaining recognition among the audience. This is the reason why the success of Sawan Bhadon is considered very important for Rekha's early career. After the success of the film, further avenues started opening for him in Hindi cinema.
Rekha had also worked in South Indian films before but her debut in the Hindi film industry gave a different direction to her career. After Sawan Bhadon, she started getting film offers continuously and gradually she became one of the popular actresses of that era. Overcoming the initial difficulties, Rekha went on to achieve a position which is still counted among the most inspiring journeys of Bollywood.
This song, recorded in the voice of Mohammed Rafi, also became an important part of Rekha's early identity. This is the reason why even after almost 56 years, Sawan Bhadon and this superhit song are definitely mentioned with the beginning of Rekha's film journey. For a young actress, this song proved to be not just a hit song but also a memorable milestone in giving a new identity to her career.