Rekha’s seat is in a row designated for nominated members. She was seen interacting with noted lyricist Javed Akhtar, who is seated in the same row. However, her contemporary, actor Jaya Bachchan was, meanwhile, seated in her new place in a different row.

Eternal beauty: Rekha became the cynosure of all eyes in the Rajya Sabha yesterday as she took oath as a member of the upper house. She took her oath in English and sat in a row designated for nominated members. Pic/Rajeev Tyagi