{
  "id": 8623867,
  "title": "Rekha came to Mumbai alone at 13, was forced into films, then fell in love with acting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/rekha-came-to-mumbai-alone-at-13-was-forced-into-films-then-fell-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T05:28:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/i-never-wanted-to-be-an-actress-when-rekha-shared-how-she-was-forced-into-films-came-to-mumbai-alone-at-13-and-then-fell-in-love-with-acting/articleshow/134363796.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Rekha shared her experience of being thrust into the acting world as a child artist, a role she initially found unappealing. It wasn't until the success of her debut film, Sawan Bhadon, that her perspective began to change. The film Ghar deepened her passion for acting, transforming it from a duty into a fulfilling career that she now truly enjoys.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}