She has been nice and friendly to the crew too. She would always talk about her interests -- a trip to Paris, the clothes she just bought, the latest fashions in shoes. These were the things that interested her and she knew we were in the industry. She taught us about them.
She is a very sophisticated lady; A lot of people try to pretend, but Rekha has class.
Once I had gone to her house for a shoot long time ago. In those days, we had several bags of equipment, more so than today. I was in a hurry to get there and to have everything right. When I got to Rekha's house, I realised I'd forgotten only one bag: the one with the camera!
She laughed and laughed, and said, "What kind of photographer leaves his camera behind?"
We were on great terms then, so she said that since my studio (at that time) and her house were located at Bandra, I should go and get my camera. She waited till I came back and then we started the shoot. We still laugh about it.
For the last 25 years, Rekha has been the number one for me as photographer. I've worked with many beautiful women, actresses and Miss Indias, but they do not even come close. Rekha is still the best.
As told to Raja Sen