Rekha is the one n only actress who made it against all odds. When she was introduced to Bollywood, she was fat n dark but that didn't stop her. She wasn't discouraged n she never let negative comments her goal to become an ace actress which she was born for. She went through tragic moments in her personal life but she stayed strong n evolved as an ugly duckling to become a beautiful swan in Bollywood industry. This Umrao Jaan is masterpiece of Indian movie...casting, directing, music etc everything wow ... none can produce such masterpiece with simplicity n pure beauty now.
A TV was marketed saying you can see the sharpness of Rekha's eyes better. Rekha and Asha got the national awards for the role and song. Watch In ankhon ki masti ke, from the movie. It's my favourite. Rekha is the daughter of the famous Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan. But father and daughter were estranged.
Thank you for looking at the original. You can go further back in time and watch similar art form by Beautiful actress Meena Kumari. In the movie Pakeezah(1972). Song" Inhi logon ne". It's a masterpiece and another iconic song.
Please react to Chalte Chalte from Pakeezah...it predates Umrao Jaan by a decade...I mean 1970...Meena Kumari with playback by Lata Mangeshkar...fun fact, Meena Kumari wasn't very good at dancing but see the performance...you will certainly see hints of Dil Cheez Kya Hai🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for checking out the original Umrao Jaan. Rekha's dancing is so graceful, she deserved receiving The National Award for it. Do watch this whole film. Also Pakeezah is worth watching. Two of the best of Bollywood.
Rekha has impeccable timing.. the pace depends on the director, storyline and editing. In this movie they clearly all came together.. including the medeival lighting with candkes which finally gave Rekha her due onscreen.
Rehka and Aishwarya each held their own performance well in the respective versions of Umrao Jaan. Rehka won best actress at the National Film Awards but Aishwarya was only nominated
@@user-kw6ez6jt4e yes do, because Rekha mam and Sridevi mam both were from South India, So they used to treat each other as sisters, Sridevi mam's Hindi was not that good at that time, movies like himatwala and tohfa
Thank you for honouring the original by doing this review. I am absolutely in agreement with your stance on remakes. You are spot on, that this movie was revolutionary for it’s time. The authenticity and artistry with which it captured this time in history in its portrayal of Umrao Jaan is ahead of its time, making it truly a cult classic. Look forward to your next review of other amazing songs from this movie.
Loved your reaction!! I mean you are really enjoying this!! Your reaction is heartwarming. You will be amazed if you see another song of this movie, 'In Aankhon ki masti ke'. It's just beautiful.
I love to look at the expression of your face when looking at the dance Rekha she is a very good actress and I also like the new movie with Aishwarya Rai , enjoy my British friend keep exploring Bollywood Cheerio🙏🏼🇨🇦🎄🎄
The fantastic, beautiful and brilliant Rekha !! She was a superstar and a brilliant actress as well as a fantastic dancer. I like Rekha the best among the dancers..
Yes dear rekha is oficcial diva of indian cinema, bollywood call her queen olways ches super in acting and in dance ❤️ bug like from me react more obout her
Please watch others songs as well of this movie. Specially In Ankhon Ki Masti Ke. It's mind blowing and iconic. And and and and U would Strongly reccomend you to watch this entire movie. It's masterpiece. I am sure you would love it.
Looking fresh with the new haircut, Matt 😊👍 And yes, I agree with your statement of remake. Remake to me is just like the combination between copying and modifying. Especially for the modifying part, I would say it's good because it improves our creative skill, but however the original one will still going to be better because it's pure and more representing the era when the song was produced 🙂
Rekha ji is a miracle, not a human being. She set the bar soooo high that it is practically impossible for any other actor to reach there. Guess why I say that? Becaise, I am a north indian, hindi and urdu speaking person with sharp sense in music and arts. Rekha ji is a south indian tamil lady. She was heavy and dusky when she was young; just another actor pushing her way. And then a miracle happened. Because it was the Bombay film industry, she mastered Urdu speaking, she picked up kathak dancing though not a classical expert but....a master at narration by her eyes; and finally, she practised yoga. That fat dusky lady turned into the most beautiful, deeply charming, smiling and loving person. Lo and behold, here comes a prima donna which I still wonder, whether she is real and not a story? What an amazing creation of almighty. ❤ For me, she is the only one in acting. What a beauty❤. Aishwarya et al need to take 100 births to even understand Rekha ji. We cannot compare them with her.
Mr.matters no one can beat indian film actress,musician,singers,action,story writers.u can also watch film razia sultana,pakeeza,lal patter. thanQ Haleem khan
Just as an aside, please watch a version of this song and dance by Queen Harish ( a drag artiste from Rajasthan, who sadly passed away in an accident a couple of years ago). Not obviously Rekha, but his expressions and actions are more to the point in meaning.
Rekha is one of the yesteryears very great actress the one and only. She is very well respected in India and my only best actress over. She is a South Indian actress and a very private person. Rekha is in her mid 60 please check her profile she is still single.
Umra o Jaan is a very hurting and painful real life story from over 300 years ago. Her brother was in debt to lenders and he couldn’t pay them back, so they were about to kill him but she offered herself in his stead, to work for them. So she was trained and turned into a Tawayaf (dancer-cum-prostitute, becoz dancing is haram or a sin in their faith). So she saved his brother and her entire family from the money lending mafia of that gone era. But then she had to work as a Tawayaf, always saving money and dreaming about returning back to her family, she spent most of her youth paying for her freedom however she could (I always get teary eyed thinking about her pain and helplessness). Eventually after many years she is finally set free from her brother’s debt and allowed to go back to her family, which makes her really very happy and she goes back to her family home, only to refused entry, they break their ties with her becoz she had been a Tawayaf totally ignoring the fact that it was becoz of her sacrifice that they were left to live another day. Now after her family abandoned her there was no place in the entire world that would accommodate her. She’s gravely heartbroken and clueless about how to get ahead in her life, the world was unsafe for an ex-Tawayaf still in her prime years, to live all by herself, she could be abducted and sold off in the slave markets abroad as many girls if her region before her had been. So she goes back to the place where she bought her freedom from and the first song she sings after coming to that brothel was heart wrecking one for me “YEH KYA JAGAH HAI DOSTON?” WHAT IS THIS PLACE FRIENDS, WHAT IS THIS CORNER? THERE’S NO CONTROL OVER THE HAPPINESS, THERE’S NO HOLD ON THE SORROWS.” She sings with a straight face but being abandoned by her family and her thankless brother, anybody could feel her underlying pain, fear and whatnot.😰🥵😢
This is a film about a girl kidnapped in her childhood and sold to a courtesan. Umrao Jan is a true story, she wrote many mujra (persian style song) this is one of them.. the actress Rekha is a professional kathak dancer, she designed the costumes for the film..
I agree with you, remakes are never as good BUT Umrao jaan remake was just as good as the original. Everything about both the movies are just gorgeous, excellent! The music, the lyrics, the dance, the acting, costumes, sets all ., really, really good. Both Rekha and Aishwariya were excellent in their performances and they were different , though playing the same character. You may guess by now , I watched both the movies countless times. Only comparable movie is ‘ The memoir of a Geisha’
A choreographer once said, kathak perfection began with Rekha and ended with Madhuri.
Without vijaynthimala or Waheed Rehman no way
That cannot be true! We have a great tradition from Vaijayantimala, Waheeda, Sandhya,and many others!
@vaishali2277 Vaijantimala and Waheeda were Bharaynatyam dancers. Rekha and Madhuri were Kathak dancers.
Rekha... true Indian beauty, looks,acting and her husky voice.....
Rekha is in a class by herself! No one is like her…in dance, beauty and grace! She has been my favorite for over 40 years and will be forever!
Rekha is the one n only actress who made it against all odds. When she was introduced to Bollywood, she was fat n dark but that didn't stop her. She wasn't discouraged n she never let negative comments her goal to become an ace actress which she was born for. She went through tragic moments in her personal life but she stayed strong n evolved as an ugly duckling to become a beautiful swan in Bollywood industry. This Umrao Jaan is masterpiece of Indian movie...casting, directing, music etc everything wow ... none can produce such masterpiece with simplicity n pure beauty now.
A TV was marketed saying you can see the sharpness of Rekha's eyes better. Rekha and Asha got the national awards for the role and song. Watch In ankhon ki masti ke, from the movie. It's my favourite. Rekha is the daughter of the famous Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan. But father and daughter were estranged.
You justly said 'She's wonderful .' She's a work of magic in the Indian film scenario. And situationwise she's playing a 'tawaif.'
U r fabulous.....yes this was the first umrao jaan film ...nd she nailed it
Thank you for looking at the original.
You can go further back in time and watch similar art form by Beautiful actress Meena Kumari. In the movie Pakeezah(1972). Song" Inhi logon ne".
It's a masterpiece and another iconic song.
Please react to Chalte Chalte from Pakeezah...it predates Umrao Jaan by a decade...I mean 1970...Meena Kumari with playback by Lata Mangeshkar...fun fact, Meena Kumari wasn't very good at dancing but see the performance...you will certainly see hints of Dil Cheez Kya Hai🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
It’s magic. Glad you reviewed it so wonderfully.
Thanks for checking out the original Umrao Jaan. Rekha's dancing is so graceful, she deserved receiving The National Award for it. Do watch this whole film. Also Pakeezah is worth watching. Two of the best of Bollywood.
I am in love with ur reaction.. The way u admire the vdo is really so sweet
Rekha has impeccable timing.. the pace depends on the director, storyline and editing. In this movie they clearly all came together.. including the medeival lighting with candkes which finally gave Rekha her due onscreen.
Rehka and Aishwarya each held their own performance well in the respective versions of Umrao Jaan. Rehka won best actress at the National Film Awards but Aishwarya was only nominated
But for me Aishwarya won. Have also seen Rekha's performance but can't match Aiswarya's. Aish is on a much higher level.
You should listen to "Lag ja Gale" by lata mangeshkar, one of the best songs ever, it will make you emotional maybe
First time watching this reaction of yours. You thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rekha is a Legend ! No leading ladies like this anymore in Bollywood. Iconic!
You seem to have indepth knowledge of bollywood.Your views are praiseworthy.keep up the good work.kudos
Sir ur truly right pls react on all peformenses of rekha.she is vv.stunnig.lov ur reaction on each and every origional movies songs.tanx.
Rekha can sing beautifully, too. I can't remember if it was a dance show or Indian idol where she sang. She's quite confident ❤️
She had sang of movies,and a funfact: she use to dub Sridevi's early movies
@@akkkkk813 wow so cool! Will defs check it out
@@user-kw6ez6jt4e yes do, because Rekha mam and Sridevi mam both were from South India, So they used to treat each other as sisters, Sridevi mam's Hindi was not that good at that time, movies like himatwala and tohfa
Rekha sang Kal to Sunday ki chhutti hai in the movie Agar Tum na Hote...❤️❤️❤️
@@akkkkk813 And for Neetu Singh too...She Dubbed.
Thank you for honouring the original by doing this review. I am absolutely in agreement with your stance on remakes. You are spot on, that this movie was revolutionary for it’s time. The authenticity and artistry with which it captured this time in history in its portrayal of Umrao Jaan is ahead of its time, making it truly a cult classic. Look forward to your next review of other amazing songs from this movie.
Rekha and the music become one and that’s what makes it so iconic and such an amazing performance.
Just love it .. can't believe you actually reacted on this movie its one of my all time fav movie ..
Loved your reaction!! I mean you are really enjoying this!! Your reaction is heartwarming. You will be amazed if you see another song of this movie, 'In Aankhon ki masti ke'. It's just beautiful.
You are a very underrated reviewer... Keep it up and keep reviewing classics from 50s-60s70s
Do watch more of Rekha's numbers.... expression par excellence
I love your greetings! They alone get me going.
Rekha is in another paradigm completely in relation to aishwarya. Emotionally stirring. Thank you for reacting.
Rekha is Bollywood's one and only diva, the OG
She is the queen of bollywood ,Rekhaji
Hi bro.... Must appreciate your keen observation and true reactions. You thoroughly enjoy Indian Music and dance forms. Great 👍👍
I just found this channel and I am grateful ❤
Shes incredible
Please react to' what is raga?' By Anuja Kamat. You will love it. Ragas are unique melodies found in Indian classical music. Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
Yes please
Story of Lucknow.I come from there.The nobles used to send their sons to the courtesan to learn manners and the art of appreciating poetry .
I love to look at the expression of your face when looking at the dance Rekha she is a very good actress and I also like the new movie with Aishwarya Rai , enjoy my British friend keep exploring Bollywood Cheerio🙏🏼🇨🇦🎄🎄
Where had you vanished to..? Great to see you back after this prolonged hiatus.
You should watch the whole movie, you will really enjoy it.
The fantastic, beautiful and brilliant Rekha !! She was a superstar and a brilliant actress as well as a fantastic dancer. I like Rekha the best among the dancers..
Rekha ji Indian female legend actress national award winner
Yes dear rekha is oficcial diva of indian cinema, bollywood call her queen olways ches super in acting and in dance ❤️ bug like from me react more obout her
Please watch others songs as well of this movie. Specially
In Ankhon Ki Masti Ke.
It's mind blowing and iconic.
And and and and
U would Strongly reccomend you to watch this entire movie.
It's masterpiece. I am sure you would love it.
Watch "in aankhon ki masti" from same movie
Thank uuuuuuui.... You are too good sir...
Looking fresh with the new haircut, Matt 😊👍
And yes, I agree with your statement of remake. Remake to me is just like the combination between copying and modifying. Especially for the modifying part, I would say it's good because it improves our creative skill, but however the original one will still going to be better because it's pure and more representing the era when the song was produced 🙂
Please react to another iconic song 'In aankhon ki masti mein ' of Rekha ji from the same film . Guarantee you will be equally mesmerized.
I will this saturday! :)
Old is gold 🇮🇳🇮🇳🥰🥰
Rekha ji is a miracle, not a human being. She set the bar soooo high that it is practically impossible for any other actor to reach there. Guess why I say that? Becaise, I am a north indian, hindi and urdu speaking person with sharp sense in music and arts. Rekha ji is a south indian tamil lady. She was heavy and dusky when she was young; just another actor pushing her way. And then a miracle happened. Because it was the Bombay film industry, she mastered Urdu speaking, she picked up kathak dancing though not a classical expert but....a master at narration by her eyes; and finally, she practised yoga. That fat dusky lady turned into the most beautiful, deeply charming, smiling and loving person. Lo and behold, here comes a prima donna which I still wonder, whether she is real and not a story? What an amazing creation of almighty. ❤ For me, she is the only one in acting. What a beauty❤. Aishwarya et al need to take 100 births to even understand Rekha ji. We cannot compare them with her.
Mr.matters no one can beat indian film actress,musician,singers,action,story writers.u can also watch film razia sultana,pakeeza,lal patter. thanQ Haleem khan
Rekha ji is ART. It ends there. Yes and u rightly said..Asha ji. I call her the magician lady. Jadoogarni in hindi. What a combo. ❤
This is nothing but greatness of Khaiyaam saheb
Just as an aside, please watch a version of this song and dance by Queen Harish ( a drag artiste from Rajasthan, who sadly passed away in an accident a couple of years ago). Not obviously Rekha, but his expressions and actions are more to the point in meaning.
Omg ur reaction ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nobody can match Rekha. Her performance is par excellence. Should not be compared to anyone...not even Madhuri
Hi Matthew, do watch Meena Kumari in 'Thare rahiyo' from Pakeeza, if you haven't already. That too is an exquisite dance.
This is epic Rekha won national best actress sword
Rekha is one of the yesteryears very great actress the one and only.
She is very well respected in India and my only best actress over. She is a South Indian actress and a very private person.
Rekha is in her mid 60 please check her profile she is still single.
My favourite ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Umra o Jaan is a very hurting and painful real life story from over 300 years ago. Her brother was in debt to lenders and he couldn’t pay them back, so they were about to kill him but she offered herself in his stead, to work for them. So she was trained and turned into a Tawayaf (dancer-cum-prostitute, becoz dancing is haram or a sin in their faith). So she saved his brother and her entire family from the money lending mafia of that gone era. But then she had to work as a Tawayaf, always saving money and dreaming about returning back to her family, she spent most of her youth paying for her freedom however she could (I always get teary eyed thinking about her pain and helplessness). Eventually after many years she is finally set free from her brother’s debt and allowed to go back to her family, which makes her really very happy and she goes back to her family home, only to refused entry, they break their ties with her becoz she had been a Tawayaf totally ignoring the fact that it was becoz of her sacrifice that they were left to live another day. Now after her family abandoned her there was no place in the entire world that would accommodate her. She’s gravely heartbroken and clueless about how to get ahead in her life, the world was unsafe for an ex-Tawayaf still in her prime years, to live all by herself, she could be abducted and sold off in the slave markets abroad as many girls if her region before her had been. So she goes back to the place where she bought her freedom from and the first song she sings after coming to that brothel was heart wrecking one for me “YEH KYA JAGAH HAI DOSTON?”
WHAT IS THIS PLACE FRIENDS, WHAT IS THIS CORNER? THERE’S NO CONTROL OVER THE HAPPINESS, THERE’S NO HOLD ON THE SORROWS.” She sings with a straight face but being abandoned by her family and her thankless brother, anybody could feel her underlying pain, fear and whatnot.😰🥵😢
Please also react to yeh kya jageh hai doston, from the same movie.
This is a film about a girl kidnapped in her childhood and sold to a courtesan. Umrao Jan is a true story, she wrote many mujra (persian style song) this is one of them.. the actress Rekha is a professional kathak dancer, she designed the costumes for the film..
I agree with you, remakes are never as good BUT Umrao jaan remake was just as good as the original. Everything about both the movies are just gorgeous, excellent! The music, the lyrics, the dance, the acting, costumes, sets all ., really, really good. Both Rekha and Aishwariya were excellent in their performances and they were different , though playing the same character. You may guess by now , I watched both the movies countless times. Only comparable movie is ‘ The memoir of a Geisha’
Please also review ye Kay Jagan hai doston song of this movie
The English subtitles absolutely failed to do any justice to the beautiful poetry.
REKHA .... AMAZING ISN'T SHE...
Very nice ❤️😘
It’s pronounced Ray-kha, no wrecka
I think u must have watch Aasha Bhoslejis interviews then u must watch Jamie Levers Aashajis Mmicry,u will like for sure.
The Rekha beautiful
Also react to sridevi nagin songs.
Plz react on rekha ji iffa awards 2018 performance
React Rekha ji latest dances from indian reality shows.
Nice
Ok
Raw
Pls try to react more Lataji & Aashaji songs.
Rekha is the original Umrao Jaan. Aswairay came much later and her performance was not close to Rekha’s. Rekha is the icon.
Sir you please react " Baho mein chale aao " song ... sir please please please
Sir Song Rect Helan emera dil piyarka divana film Don Amitab bachan helan
Pls react to lata mangeshkar live stage performance " yeh kaha aagaye hum"
PLEASE react to Aaja nachle by madhuri dixit
K ko
The subtitles don't do justice to the lyrics. The beauty n soul of this poetry is lost in translation...as if done by a kindergartner
Rekha is not a trained dancer nor was Sridevi
Ashwariya didn't even came close to Rekha.
Aishwarya's eyes are no good. Rekha has lovely black eyes.
Aishwarya failed in the movie. Her performance is not good she has no expression. The movie received negative review.
Rekha is far more better than Aishwarya
I'm glad you see the stupidity of remaking good movies 👍
Matt i love for saying what u said. That is critical rating 😂