The New Elixir

“Rekha, the ageless diva” must rank among the most tired media cliches. But you have to see her to believe why you mean it every time.

“Rekha, the ageless diva” must rank among the most tired media cliches. But you have to see her to believe why you mean it every time. One cannot help staring at the actress when she makes that rare public appearance. At a recent event, even though the place was thronging with beautiful women—some naturally that way, some heavily made-up and some simply enhanced by the wonders of science—Rekha, attired in a simple black Western outfit, stood out with her radiance. Ritually, almost as if on cue, everyone clamoured to get a piece of her as if she were distributing eternal youth.