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
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)
Zubeidaa
as Mandira Devi
(2001)
Lajja
as Ramdulaari
(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)
Nishana
as Bharati
(1995)
Ab Insaf Hoga
as Jankidevi Prasad
(1994)
Madam X
as Madam X/ Sonu
(1993)
Geetanjali
as Anjali / Geeta
(1992)
(1992)
(1991)
Phool Bane Angaray
as Namrita Singh
(1990)
(1990)
Sheshnaag
as Champa
(1990)
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
as Bharati Bhandari
(1989)
Bhrashtachar
as Bhavani Dutt
(1989)
(1989)
Souten Ki Beti
as Mrs. Radha Verma
(1989)
Ladaai
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
(1989)
Kasam Suhag Ki
as Surajmukhi
(1989)
Bahurani
as Madhuri / Malti
(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)
Ijaazat
as Sudha
(1987)
Jaan Hatheli Pe
as Geeta Verma
(1987)
Pyar Ki Jeet
as Soni
(1987)
Apne Apne
as Sharda Kapoor
(1987)
Sansar
as Uma V. Sharma
(1987)
Khazana
as Anita
(1986)
Janbaaz
as Special Appearance
(1986)
Jaal
as Meenabai
(1986)
Locket
as Shalu
(1986)
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as Jhansi Rani
(1986)
Musafir
as Sarasawasti Pillai
(1986)
Sadaa Suhagan
as Laxmi
(1985)
Faasle
as Maya
(1985)
Jhoothi
as Kalpana Srivastav
(1985)
(1984)
Utsav
as Vasantsena
(1984)
Baazi
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
(1984)
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kanchan Gupta
(1984)
Asha Jyoti
as Jyoti
(1984)
Jhutha Sach
as Alka
(1984)
Maati Maangey Khoon
as Shyamli
(1983)
Agar Tum Na Hote
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
(1983)
(1983)
Prem Tapasya
as Bela
(1983)
Nishaan
as Rita
(1983)
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
as Shakuntala
(1982)
(1982)
Ghazab
as Jamuna
(1982)
Apna Bana Lo
as Roopa
(1982)
Jeevan Dhaara
as Sangeeta
(1982)
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Husna
(1982)
Raaste Pyar Ke
as Gauri
(1981)
Umrao Jaan
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
(1981)
Silsila
as Chandni
(1981)
Kalyug
as Supriya/Draupadi
(1981)
Khoon Aur Paani
as Champa
(1981)
The Tinkling of Anklets
as Kajal
(1981)
(1981)
Daasi
as Tara
(1981)
Chehre Pe Chehra
as Daisy
(1981)
Baseraa
as Purnima Kohli
(1981)
Chashme Buddoor
as Self
(1981)
Ek Hi Bhool
as Sadhana Shrivastav
(1981)
Saajan Ki Saheli
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
(1981)
(1981)
Sacred Golden Chain
as Gayatri B. Prasad
(1980)
Khubsoorat
as Manju Dayal
(1980)
Ram Balram
as Shobha
(1980)
(1980)
Aanchal
as Tulsi
(1980)
Kali Ghata
as Rekha / Rashmi
(1980)
Maang Bharo Sajana
as Radha
(1980)
Judaai
as Gauri Singh
(1980)
(1980)
Jal Mahal
as Namita
(1979)
Gol Maal
as Self
(1979)
Mr. Natwarlal
as Shanno
(1979)
Suhaag
as Basanti
(1979)
Jaani Dushman
as Champa
(1979)
Kartavya
as Neeta
(1979)
Do Shikaari
as Sunita
(1979)
Ahinsa
as Radha
(1979)
Prem Bandhan
as Mahua
(1978)
Kasme Vaade
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
(1978)
Rahu Ketu
as Tulsi
(1978)
Ghar
as Aarti
(1978)
Do Musafir
as Bijli
(1978)
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
as Zohrabai
(1978)
Muqaddar
as Seema
(1978)
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Dhaniya
(1978)
Bhola Bhala
as Champa
(1978)
Karmayogi
as Rekha
(1978)
Sawan Ke Geet
as Radha
(1977)
Immaan Dharam
as Durga
(1977)
(1977)
Alaap
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
(1977)
Dildaar
as Lata
(1977)
Ram Bharose
as Kiran
(1977)
Khoon Pasina
as Chanda
(1977)
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
as Sheila
(1977)
For Your Sake
as Sarita
(1977)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as Dancer
(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)
Dharmatma
as Anu
(1975)
Zorro
as Rajkumari Rekha
(1975)
Aakraman
as Sheetal
(1975)
Dharam Karam
as Basanti
(1975)
(1974)
(1974)
Hawas
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
(1973)
Khoon Khoon
as Rekha
(1973)
Double Cross
as Rekha
(1973)
Namak Haraam
as Shyama
(1973)
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
as Janiya
(1973)
Kahani Kismat Ki
as Rekha
(1973)
Keemat
as Sudha
(1973)
(1972)
Raampur Ka Lakshman
as Rekha Chaudhary
(1972)
Gora Aur Kala
as Phoolwati
(1972)
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kalpana
(1972)
Sazaa
as Tawaaif
(1972)
(1971)
(1971)
Haseenon Ka Devata
as Sunita
(1970)
Sawan Bhadon
as Chanda
(1958)
Intiguttu
as Child
Crew
(1981)
Kalyug
Writer