Rekha Birthday 2023: Facts about the actress' lesser-known sisters

Rekha has undeniably solidified her status as the lsquoGolden Girl of Bollywood Even years later Rekha stands an an icon for GenZ Her interview snippets often go viral collecting millions of likes and views instantly While her journey needs no elaborate introduction we have to peel back the layers to understand Rekharsquos journey in BollywoodComing from modest beginnings the actress has left a permanent mark in the Industry a mark that will never be erased While some Bollywood families boast family legacies within the industry Rekhas familial narrative veers onto an intriguingly distinct trajectory Diving right into the heart of this story we explore the lives and professions of Rekhas many siblings who have each carved their own unique course in the world Lets start with the figures who brought Rekha into the worldGemini GanesanGemini Ganesan was a veteran in the Tamil film industry of his time Gemini Ganesanrsquos personal life was often subject to many lsquocontroversiesrsquo With the spotlight often panning to his personal relationships Gemini Ganesan with three marriages under his belt brought forth 4 daughters from his first wife followed by Rekha and Radha from his second union and finally a daughter and a son with his third spouse SavitriPushpavalliPushpavalli prominently worked in the Tollywood film industry Her cinematic experience wasnt the most celebrated one of her time It was said that she was never considered or taken seriously by directors She was often only offered supporting actor rolesRadhaRadha is Rekhas biological sister Much like Rekha Radha too ventured into the world of acting Radha was determined to make a mark in the South Indian film industry She acted in various Tamil projects even dabbling in modelling However she decided to bid adieu to the acting world in 1981 after getting married to her childhood sweetheartDr Revathi Swaminathan The elder sister of Rekha Dr Revathi Swaminathan was born from Geminis relationship with TR Alamelu she resides in the USA and is an expert radiation oncologist based in Illinois Her medical expertise is said to be commendableDr Kamala SelvarajAnother sister Dr Kamala Selvaraj who was also born from Geminis relationship with TR Alamelu is in the medical field she is a distinguished doctor in Chennai Kamala proudly operates her own hospital the GG Hospital in homage to their father Gemini GanesanNarayani Ganesan Narayani daughter of Gemini and TR Alamelu deviating from the medical path of most of her sisters serves as an Associate Editor at The Times of India Her columns on philosophy spirituality sustainable living and wellness such as The Speaking Tree and Sacred Space have garnered popularityVijaya ChamundeswariVijaya is a wellknown Indian fitness expert Vijaya Chamundeswari is the daughter of South Indian superstar Savitri and Gemini Ganesan and a stepsister to Rekha Her contribution to the world of fitness is noteworthyDr Jaya Shreedhar As indicated by her prefix Dr Jaya Shreedhar is a doctor and health advisor associated with Inter News Network She holds the title of being the youngest among the daughters of Gemini GanesanSatish GanesanSatish Ganesan is a rather mysterious figure within the Ganesan family He is Rekhas only biological brother born from the union of Gemini and Savitri Ganesan Satish is happily married with children However beyond these essential details little is known about his life and pursuits It is clear that he likes to live away from the glamourDespite the lsquosteprsquo tag Rekha shares a good relationship with her siblings In a display of family love when Gemini Ganesan fell ill in December 2004 the sisters all united to provide him with care and comfort