📌 Key Points
- Rekha surprised Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor with her favorite romantic actors at the 2010 Screen Awards.
- The segment featured playful banter and dance between Rekha, SRK, and Shahid.
- Rekha dodged naming SRK or Shahid as favorites, teasing about the ‘age gap’.
- The interaction highlighted Rekha’s timeless grace and humor, ending with autographs.
A throwback clip from the 2010 Screen Awards shows Rekha playfully dodging questions from Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor about her favorite romantic actors. Her witty responses and graceful demeanor stole the show, leaving the audience and the actors amused.
Rekha’s Surprise Choice of Romantic Actors
Award show stages have often delivered moments as entertaining as the films themselves. One such throwback comes from the 2010 Screen Awards, where Rekha shared the stage with Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor, and left everyone surprised with her choice of favourite romantic actors.
The segment began on a playful note, with Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor joining Rekha on stage for a dance. The two actors then went on to shower her with compliments, celebrating her timeless beauty and charm, before steering the conversation in a fun direction.
After the praise, Shah Rukh asked Rekha to name her favourite actors, only for Shahid to quickly specify, favourite ‘romantic’ actors. What followed was a moment that caught many off guard.
SRK and Shahid’s Playful Banter with Rekha
As the list grew longer, Shah Rukh interrupted with a playful nudge, suggesting she might have forgotten someone. Shahid added that perhaps she had missed someone from their generation. Rekha responded with a witty remark, “I must have forgotten because of the age gap,” prompting laughter from the audience.
Keeping the banter going, Shah Rukh quipped, “Par aap toh athra baras ki hai,” referencing Rekha’s popular song. He then jokingly reminded her that both he and Shahid were her big fans, subtly hinting that their names hadn’t made it to the list.
Timeless Grace and Humor on Display
Rekha handled the moment with her signature grace and humour. “I have many fans,” she replied, before playfully obliging when Shah Rukh asked her to give them autographs on their hearts. She mimed signing on their chests, turning the moment into a crowd-pleasing act. The segment ended with Rekha asking both actors to dance for her, bringing the playful exchange full circle.
Years later, the moment remains a reminder of Rekha’s wit and her timeless admiration for classic romance on screen.
The throwback moment exemplifies Rekha’s enduring charm and wit. Her playful interaction with Shah Rukh and Shahid continues to entertain, reminding us of her classic grace and ability to handle any situation with humor. It’s a memorable award show highlight.
