Among the many strange anecdotes we hear about Bollywood — this is sure to top the list. For their 11th award function on May 3, the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy wanted to felicitate Rekha with the Legendary Icon Cine Artiste Award, but the actress declined the accolade as her wish to perform at the event could not materialise.
Organisers explain that Rekha's desire to perform at Bhaidas hall in Mumbai was turned down due to space constraints.
The hall only has a 1,000-seater capacity and a rather small stage. Ashok Shekhar, director of events of the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy, confirmed, “She wanted to perform at the awards, but then the stage at Bhaidas is too small. Rekhaji will give away the Phalke Ratna award to Dharamji." While the award will be offered to Asha Parekh instead, the academy is already in talks with Rekha next year. Shekhar added, “When we organise it at Filmcity next year, maybe we will invite her to perform and also give her the award then. It will have 4000 seats.”
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