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GH News August 16, 2025 12:06 AM

The world of Indian cinema has witnessed different actors who were either considered iconic hit or flop. Among these actors some of them made such an impact on the audience that despite not working in the industry for years they are still fondly remembered. Today we will discuss an actress who once romanced Shashi Kapoor on-screen and worked with many big actors. However her life was filled with ups and downs.
Actress Who Became a Sensation in the 70s 80s 90s
While the entire nation is celebrating the 79th Independence Day today this actress has double reasons to celebrate. While the first is the freedom of the nation the other is her birthday. If you are wondering who we are talking about then this actress is none other than Rakhee Gulzar.
Rakhee Gulzar made her film debut in 1967 with the Bengali film Bodhu Boron at the age of 20. She then entered Hindi cinema with the 1970 film Jeevan Mrityu opposite Dharmendra which was a commercial success and established her as a prominent actress.
Over the years she featured in different movies such as Sharmili Laal Patthar Paras and more. All these films gave her an identity and soon she topped the chart of hit actresses.
Rakhee Gulzars Life Was Ruined in a Hotel Room
In 1963 Rakhee married journalist Ajay Biswas. However the two parted ways and later in 1973 Rakhee married again and this time to the famous writer-lyricist Sampooran Singh Kalra popularly known as Gulzar. Often there were times when Rakhee would go with Gulzar for his shoots. Gulzar was making a film with Sanjeev Kumar and during the shoot he allegedly got carried away under the influence of alcohol prompting the actress to refuse to work.
As per media reports it is later said that Gulzar called the actress and tried convincing her by explaining the matter. However Rakhee saw Gulzar leaving the hotel room which made her upset. This incident caused bitterness in their relationship and soon the two parted ways. Since then Rakhee has been living alone.