Aditi Rao Hydari has created a strong fan base among Bollywood lovers with her charming screen presence in many notable films. The actress is celebrating her 38th birthdayth Today is birthday, i.e. October 28, 2024. On the special occasion, let’s revisit the special compliment that legendary actress Rekha paid the birthday girl for her performance in Padmaavat.
Speaking with Bollywood Life in 2018, Aditi Rao Hydari reflected on the praise and accolades she received for her role as Mehrunisa in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Without revealing much about what she said, the Heeramandi actress revealed that she received a call from veteran actress Rekha.
“I’m not going to tell what she said,” she said, laughing, “but she basically said, ‘Main dil se dua karti ho tumhe liye (I pray for you from the heart) ).’ Who you are on the inside matches who you are on the outside.’ I’m not going to say the exact words he used. That compliment meant a lot to me and he said, ‘You are who you are because of your parents.’ I think that was the most amazing compliment I’ve ever received.”
The birthday girl further said that the biggest compliment for her is that so many people have praised her saying that their hearts are with her role.
Padmaavat starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor and Jim Sarbh was released in 2018. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the epic period drama was based on Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s 16th century poem Padmavat.
It narrates the bravery of Rani Padmavati, the queen of Mewar, who fights against Alauddin Khilji, who was motivated by a desire to capture her. Khilji’s obsession with Padmavati led to a brutal war between Mewar and Delhi.
Despite being outnumbered, Ratan Singh and his loyal supporters fight courageously. As the battle escalates, Padmavati and her companions prepare for Jauhar (self-immolation) to protect their honour. In the film, Aditi played the role of Mehrunisa, wife of Alauddin Khilji’s brother Malik Kafur.
Aditi’s last Bollywood venture was also her directorial debut for the web show, Heeramandi, interestingly, it was with Bhansali, which released on Netflix earlier this year.
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