As per his biography Rekha: The Untold Story written by Yasir Usman, it is mentioned that the veteran actress is in a live-in relationship with Farzana. He is the only person who has access to Rekha’s bedroom. Even the domestic help of the actress is not allowed in her bedroom.
Excerpts from the book read, “Farzana is an ideal companion for Rekha. She is her advisor, her friend and her supporter, and Rekha cannot live without her. In fact, only Rekha’s trusted secretary Farzana – whom some have claimed is her lover – is allowed inside her bedroom; even the domestic help is not allowed entry.”
The book further claimed, “Farzana exercises control over Rekha’s life and visitors to the household and keeps a close watch on her. She is a formidable gatekeeper and is said to scrutinize every phone call and choreograph almost every minute of Rekha’s life. Rekha has shrouded herself in mystery and secrecy – and it is Farzana who makes such a clandestine existence possible for her.”
The book also claims that Farzana was the reason behind Rekha’s late husband Mukesh Aggarwal’s suicide., who was a businessman based in Delhi. In 1990, when Rekha was in London, she took her own life. He left a suicide note stating that he did not blame anyone for his tragic end and least of all Rekha.
After her death, Rekha was labeled as a villain, a murderer and even a witch. The book also explains how the entire industry, including veterans, loves it Subhash Ghai And Anupam turned against Rekha after this incident.