Rekha
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1954-10-10 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Rekha
Biography
Bhanurekha Ganesan (born 10 October 1954), better known by her stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honored her with Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
Known For
Acting
Krrish 4
as Sonia Mehra
(2018)
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
as Special Appearance
(2015)
Shamitabh
as Self
(2014)
Super Nani
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
(2010)
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
as Amrit Kaur
(2007)
Om Shanti Om
as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
(2006)
Krrish
as Sonia Mehra
(2006)
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
as Mayuri
(2005)
Parineeta
as Moulin Rouge Singer
(2005)
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
(2003)
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Sonia Mehra
(2003)
Bhoot
as Sarita
(2002)
Dil Hai Tumhaara
as Saritaji
(2001)
Lajja
as Ramdulaari
(2001)
Zubeidaa
as Mandira Devi
(2001)
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
as Kamini Mathur
(2000)
Bulandi
as Lakshmi
(1999)
Mother
as Asha Britannia
(1998)
Qila
as Yamini
(1997)
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
(1997)
Udaan
as Varsha Sahay
(1997)
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as Mansi
(1996)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
as Madam Maya
(1996)
Aurat Aurat Aurat
as Seeta Vajpayee
(1995)
Ab Insaf Hoga
as Jankidevi Prasad
(1995)
Nishana
as Bharati
(1994)
Madam X
as Madam X/ Sonu
(1993)
Geetanjali
as Anjali / Geeta
(1992)
(1992)
(1991)
Phool Bane Angaray
as Namrita Singh
(1990)
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
as Bharati Bhandari
(1990)
Sheshnaag
as Champa
(1990)
(1989)
Bahurani
as Madhuri / Malti
(1989)
Bhrashtachar
as Bhavani Dutt
(1989)
Kasam Suhag Ki
as Surajmukhi
(1989)
Souten Ki Beti
as Mrs. Radha Verma
(1989)
Ladaai
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
(1989)
(1988)
Khoon Bhari Maang
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
(1988)
Biwi Ho To Aisi
as Shalu S. Bhandari
(1988)
Ek Naya Rishta
as Aarti Saxena
(1988)
Akarshan
as Self
(1987)
Ijaazat
as Sudha
(1987)
Pyar Ki Jeet
as Soni
(1987)
Sansar
as Uma V. Sharma
(1987)
Jaan Hatheli Pe
as Geeta Verma
(1987)
Apne Apne
as Sharda Kapoor
(1987)
Khazana
as Anita
(1986)
Locket
as Shalu
(1986)
Sadaa Suhagan
as Laxmi
(1986)
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as Jhansi Rani
(1986)
Janbaaz
as Special Appearance
(1986)
Jaal
as Meenabai
(1986)
Musafir
as Sarasawasti Pillai
(1985)
Faasle
as Maya
(1985)
Jhoothi
as Kalpana Srivastav
(1985)
(1984)
Baazi
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
(1984)
Utsav
as Vasantsena
(1984)
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kanchan Gupta
(1984)
Asha Jyoti
as Jyoti
(1984)
Maati Maangey Khoon
as Shyamli
(1984)
Jhutha Sach
as Alka
(1983)
Prem Tapasya
as Bela
(1983)
(1983)
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
as Shakuntala
(1983)
Nishaan
as Rita
(1983)
Agar Tum Na Hote
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
(1982)
Vijeta
as Neelima Singh
(1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Husna
(1982)
Ghazab
as Jamuna
(1982)
Jeevan Dhaara
as Sangeeta
(1982)
Raaste Pyar Ke
as Gauri
(1982)
Apna Bana Lo
as Roopa
(1981)
Khoon Aur Paani
as Champa
(1981)
(1981)
Umrao Jaan
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
(1981)
Kalyug
as Supriya/Draupadi
(1981)
Sacred Golden Chain
as Gayatri B. Prasad
(1981)
Chehre Pe Chehra
as Daisy
(1981)
(1981)
Chashme Buddoor
as Self
(1981)
Daasi
as Tara
(1981)
Silsila
as Chandni
(1981)
Ek Hi Bhool
as Sadhana Shrivastav
(1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
(1981)
Baseraa
as Purnima Kohli
(1981)
The Tinkling of Anklets
as Kajal
(1980)
(1980)
Ram Balram
as Shobha
(1980)
Khubsoorat
as Manju Dayal
(1980)
Kali Ghata
as Rekha / Rashmi
(1980)
Aanchal
as Tulsi
(1980)
(1980)
Jal Mahal
as Namita
(1980)
Judaai
as Gauri Singh
(1980)
Maang Bharo Sajana
as Radha
(1979)
Gol Maal
as Self
(1979)
Mr. Natwarlal
as Shanno
(1979)
Suhaag
as Basanti
(1979)
Ahinsa
as Radha
(1979)
Kartavya
as Neeta
(1979)
Jaani Dushman
as Champa
(1979)
Prem Bandhan
as Mahua
(1979)
Do Shikaari
as Sunita
(1978)
Muqaddar
as Seema
(1978)
Ghar
as Aarti
(1978)
Do Musafir
as Bijli
(1978)
Rahu Ketu
as Tulsi
(1978)
Bhola Bhala
as Champa
(1978)
Karmayogi
as Rekha
(1978)
Sawan Ke Geet
as Radha
(1978)
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Dhaniya
(1978)
Kasme Vaade
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
(1978)
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
as Zohrabai
(1977)
(1977)
Immaan Dharam
as Durga
(1977)
Alaap
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
(1977)
Ram Bharose
as Kiran
(1977)
Dildaar
as Lata
(1977)
For Your Sake
as Sarita
(1977)
(1977)
Khoon Pasina
as Chanda
(1977)
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
as Sheila
(1977)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as Dancer
(1977)
Saal Solvan Chadya
as Wedding Entertainer
(1976)
Do Anjaane
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
(1976)
Kabeela
as Shobha
(1976)
Nagin
as Sunita
(1976)
Aaj Ka Mahatma
as Mala
(1975)
Zorro
as Rajkumari Rekha
(1975)
Dharmatma
as Anu
(1975)
Aakraman
as Sheetal
(1975)
Dharam Karam
as Basanti
(1975)
(1974)
(1974)
Hawas
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
(1973)
Double Cross
as Rekha
(1973)
Keemat
as Sudha
(1973)
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
as Janiya
(1973)
(1973)
Khoon Khoon
as Rekha
(1973)
Namak Haraam
as Shyama
(1973)
Kahani Kismat Ki
as Rekha
(1972)
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kalpana
(1972)
Sazaa
as Tawaaif
(1972)
Raampur Ka Lakshman
as Rekha Chaudhary
(1972)
Gora Aur Kala
as Phoolwati
(1972)
Do Yaar
as Seema
(1972)
(1971)
(1971)
Haseenon Ka Devata
as Sunita
(1970)
Sawan Bhadon
as Chanda
(1958)
Intiguttu
as Child
Crew
(1981)
Kalyug
Writer