Rekha, 28, during the making of the film Utsav which released in December 1984. Her portrayal of the courtesan Vasantsena in the 1984 erotic drama is often praised as one of her standout performances from that period.
The costumes for the historical, possibly mythological drama, were designed by Jayoo Patwardhan and Nachiket Patwardhan (credited for art direction and costumes; they handled the elaborate period looks). Rekha's iconic and sensual outfits in the film were particularly acclaimed and contributed to its visual appeal.
The film was shot primarily in 1982–83 (about 1–2 years of principal photography and related work in locations like Kolkebail, Karnataka, plus studio scenes in Bombay). Post-production (including an English version) extended into 1984, with the full process spanning roughly 2 years before release.
Utsav released on December 21, 1984 in India; some sources note an earlier censor certificate in August 1984, but the theatrical release was December).
The film won several notable awards, including a National Film Award: Best Art Direction (Nachiket Patwardhan and Jayoo Patwardhan) at the 32nd National Film Awards; two Filmfare Awards (at the 33rd Filmfare Awards): Best Lyricist (Vasant Dev for "Mann Kyun Behka") and Best Female Playback Singer (Anuradha Paudwal for "Mere Man Baje Mridang").
Additional recognition includes Rekha winning the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actress (Hindi).
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