She may be timeless, but for the record, Rekha celebrates her 50th birthday today. The diva in conversation with Shubha Shetty-Saha

She’s a diva known for being passionately private. Even today, her birthday, will be no different. “My mother has taught me that every day is a day of rejoicing, a day of celebration,” says Rekha. “I don’t understand why human beings only celebrate particular days — sometimes in the garb of religion, sometimes birthdays.