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.
Acting
Do Yaar
as Seema
(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)
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as Mansi
(1997)
Udaan
as Varsha Sahay
(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)
Bhrashtachar
as Bhavani Dutt
(1989)
(1989)
Bahurani
as Madhuri / Malti
(1989)
Ladaai
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
(1989)
Kasam Suhag Ki
as Surajmukhi
(1989)
Souten Ki Beti
as Mrs. Radha Verma
(1988)
Khoon Bhari Maang
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
(1988)
Biwi Ho To Aisi
as Shalu S. Bhandari
(1988)
Akarshan
as Self
(1988)
Ek Naya Rishta
as Aarti Saxena
(1987)
Sansar
as Uma V. Sharma
(1987)
Pyar Ki Jeet
as Soni
(1987)
Ijaazat
as Sudha
(1987)
Apne Apne
as Sharda Kapoor
(1987)
Khazana
as Anita
(1987)
Jaan Hatheli Pe
as Geeta Verma
(1986)
Janbaaz
as Special Appearance
(1986)
Jaal
as Meenabai
(1986)
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as Jhansi Rani
(1986)
Sadaa Suhagan
as Laxmi
(1986)
Locket
as Shalu
(1986)
Musafir
as Sarasawasti Pillai
(1985)
Faasle
as Maya
(1985)
Jhoothi
as Kalpana Srivastav
(1985)
(1984)
Utsav
as Vasantsena
(1984)
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kanchan Gupta
(1984)
Baazi
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
(1984)
Jhutha Sach
as Alka
(1984)
Asha Jyoti
as Jyoti
(1984)
Maati Maangey Khoon
as Shyamli
(1983)
Nishaan
as Rita
(1983)
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
as Shakuntala
(1983)
Agar Tum Na Hote
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
(1983)
Prem Tapasya
as Bela
(1983)
(1982)
Ghazab
as Jamuna
(1982)
Apna Bana Lo
as Roopa
(1982)
(1982)
Jeevan Dhaara
as Sangeeta
(1982)
Raaste Pyar Ke
as Gauri
(1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Husna
(1981)
Silsila
as Chandni
(1981)
Kalyug
as Supriya/Draupadi
(1981)
Umrao Jaan
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
(1981)
(1981)
Daasi
as Tara
(1981)
Khoon Aur Paani
as Champa
(1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
(1981)
Baseraa
as Purnima Kohli
(1981)
Chashme Buddoor
as Self
(1981)
Ek Hi Bhool
as Sadhana Shrivastav
(1981)
(1981)
The Tinkling of Anklets
as Kajal
(1981)
Chehre Pe Chehra
as Daisy
(1981)
Sacred Golden Chain
as Gayatri B. Prasad
(1980)
Khubsoorat
as Manju Dayal
(1980)
Aanchal
as Tulsi
(1980)
Ram Balram
as Shobha
(1980)
(1980)
Judaai
as Gauri Singh
(1980)
Kali Ghata
as Rekha / Rashmi
(1980)
Maang Bharo Sajana
as Radha
(1980)
Jal Mahal
as Namita
(1980)
(1979)
Gol Maal
as Self
(1979)
Suhaag
as Basanti
(1979)
Mr. Natwarlal
as Shanno
(1979)
Kartavya
as Neeta
(1979)
Jaani Dushman
as Champa
(1979)
Prem Bandhan
as Mahua
(1979)
Ahinsa
as Radha
(1979)
Do Shikaari
as Sunita
(1978)
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
as Zohrabai
(1978)
Ghar
as Aarti
(1978)
Kasme Vaade
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
(1978)
Do Musafir
as Bijli
(1978)
Rahu Ketu
as Tulsi
(1978)
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Dhaniya
(1978)
Muqaddar
as Seema
(1978)
Bhola Bhala
as Champa
(1978)
Sawan Ke Geet
as Radha
(1978)
Karmayogi
as Rekha
(1977)
Ram Bharose
as Kiran
(1977)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as Dancer
(1977)
Alaap
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
(1977)
Immaan Dharam
as Durga
(1977)
For Your Sake
as Sarita
(1977)
Khoon Pasina
as Chanda
(1977)
Dildaar
as Lata
(1977)
(1977)
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
as Sheila
(1977)
Saal Solvan Chadya
as Wedding Entertainer
(1977)
(1976)
Nagin
as Sunita
(1976)
Do Anjaane
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
(1976)
Kabeela
as Shobha
(1976)
Aaj Ka Mahatma
as Mala
(1975)
Zorro
as Rajkumari Rekha
(1975)
Dharam Karam
as Basanti
(1975)
Dharmatma
as Anu
(1975)
Aakraman
as Sheetal
(1975)
(1974)
Hawas
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
(1974)
(1973)
Namak Haraam
as Shyama
(1973)
Khoon Khoon
as Rekha
(1973)
Keemat
as Sudha
(1973)
(1973)
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
as Janiya
(1973)
Double Cross
as Rekha
(1973)
Kahani Kismat Ki
as Rekha
(1972)
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kalpana
(1972)
(1972)
Punishment
as Tawaaif
(1972)
Gora Aur Kala
as Phoolwati
(1972)
Raampur Ka Lakshman
as Rekha Chaudhary
(1971)
(1971)
Haseenon Ka Devata
as Sunita
(1970)
Sawan Bhadon
as Chanda
(1958)
Intiguttu
as Child
Crew
(1981)
Kalyug
Writer