<span class=normal>A dream role that youve always wanted to play? <br> Ive had the good fortune of playing almost all the typical Hindi-film-heroine types of roles. The gao ki gori in Sawan Bhadon, the impish natkhat in Khoobsoorat, the abused victim in Ghar, the gunawati in Suhaag, the tawaif in Umrao Jaan, the pativrata patni in Sada Suhagan, the doting mother in Judaai, the perfect sister in Basera, the ideal wife in Ijaazat, the breadwinning daughter in Jeevan Dharma, the eternal romantic in Silsila, the image of Shakti in a woman in Khoon Bhari Maang, the true blue ardhangini in Phool Baney Angaarey, the vamp in Khiladiyon Ke Khiladi, the battered rural woman in Lajja, the misguided and gullible simpleton in Aastha, the worldly wise grandmother in Krissh, and the temptress and crooner in Parineeta, and now my latest film, which is aptly titled Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai, where I play the woman of the world. I have spoken... need I say more? Actually, I do. My ultimate dream would be to play any role opposite Dilip Kumar Sahab. <br><br><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>What would you say about the new-age actors? <br> All the new breed of actors from star families or otherwise are very skilled in their craft from their very first film. They are experts at multi-tasking, like investments, they are business savvy, they know how to market themselves and whats more, they really know how to handle the media. Personally, my favourites are - Duggu (Hrithik Roshan) for Koi Mil Gaya, Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya, Salman Khan in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Abhishek Bachchan in Bunty Aur Bubbly, Shah Rukh Khan in My Name Is Khan, Kajol in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Rani Mukherjee in Black, Priyanka Chopra in Saat Khoon Maaf, Kangna in Fashion, Deepika in Om Shanti Om, Vidya Balan in Parineeta and of course, Sonakshi in Dabangg. <br><br><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Your most precious memory from your experiences in the industry? <br> Every moment in the last 40 years has been precious, but Khoon Bhari Maang in the nineties was an important phase of my life. Back then, Id taken a short break and Sridevi, Madhuri and Jaya Prada were reigning supreme. In that very year, I was presented with the Filmfare - Best Actress award for Khoon Bhari Maang. It was incredible, a turning point I would say. I was taken by surprise. Everyone needs reassurance and validation. All that applause from the film fraternity inspired me and made me realize that I am still wanted. I felt even more charged to give my best and knew right then, that this was my calling, what I was born to do, to make a difference in peoples lives, through my performances. <br><br><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p> Rekha has forever been wrapped in an aura of mystery, why? <br> What mystery? You tell me. The media is the one that creates this image. Its just that I am basically shy by nature, an introvert and fiercely private. I am just me! I live on my own terms and make my own rules. My principles of Rekha-ism, if you please, dont feel the need to announce every incident that transpires in the course of the day. Sorry, but I am not that little birdie that twitters. But of course Ive lived many lifetimes in one and shall share the experiences in my own unique way, all in good time. <br><br><br><p class=clear>&nbsp;</p>Courtesy: asiaSpa India</span>