India, July 28 -- The 71 year old, veteran Hindi cinema star Rekha, will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), which will take place from August 13 to 23, as the guest of honour where she will be presented with the prestigious excellence in cinema award.

The festival will screen "Umrao Jaan" to celebrate Rekha's unparalleled body of work. Directed by Muzaffar Ali, "Umrao Jaan" is one of the most defining films in Rekha's career and celebrated 45 years of its release this year.

Her extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema spans across movies such as "Silsila", "Khoobsurat", "Ijaazat", "Ghar", "Khoon Bhari Maang", "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" and Koi... Mil Gaya", respectively.

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