Rekha
Known for Acting · 158 credits
- Born
- 1954-10-10 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- रेखा · Рекха
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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (155)
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self
Krrish
2006
as Sonia Mehra
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Sonia Mehra
Ladaai
1989
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Dil Hai Tumhaara
2002
as Saritaji
Silsila
1981
as Chandni
Krrish 4
as Sonia Mehra
Elaan
1971
Parineeta
2005
as Moulin Rouge Singer
Gol Maal
1979
as Self
Alaap
1977
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Biwi Ho To Aisi
1988
as Shalu S. Bhandari
Zorro
1975
as Rajkumari Rekha
Bulandi
2000
as Lakshmi
Kali Ghata
1980
as Rekha / Rashmi
Janbaaz
1986
as Special Appearance
Nagin
1976
as Sunita
Dildaar
1977
as Lata
Jhutha Sach
1984
as Alka
Kasme Vaade
1978
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
Sawan Bhadon
1970
as Chanda
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
as Special Appearance
Jaal
1986
as Meenabai
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997
as Mansi
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996
as Madam Maya
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Sheshnaag
1990
as Champa
Lajja
2001
as Ramdulaari
Umrao Jaan
1981
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Chanda
Zubeidaa
2001
as Mandira Devi
Neeyat
1980
Shamitabh
2015
as Self
Jaani Dushman
1979
as Champa
Bhoot
2003
as Sarita
Bhrashtachar
1989
as Bhavani Dutt
Aanchal
1980
as Tulsi
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977
Kalyug
1981
as Supriya
Mother
1999
as Asha Britannia
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
Khazana
1987
as Anita
Utsav
1984
as Vasantsena
Super Nani
2014
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Agar Tum Na Hote
1983
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
Nishaan
1983
as Rita
Prem Bandhan
1979
as Mahua
Dharmatma
1975
as Anu
Vijeta
1982
as Neelima Singh
Khoon Bhari Maang
1988
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Ab Insaf Hoga
1995
as Jankidevi Prasad
Khubsoorat
1980
as Manju Dayal
Prem Tapasya
1983
as Bela
Aakraman
1975
as Sheetal
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
2001
as Kamini Mathur
Geetanjali
1993
as Anjali / Geeta
Clerk
1989
Do Anjaane
1976
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
Faasle
1985
as Maya
Ram Balram
1980
as Shobha
Kasam Suhag Ki
1989
as Surajmukhi
Ijaazat
1987
as Sudha
Mr. Natwarlal
1979
as Shanno
Chashme Buddoor
1981
as Self
Raampur Ka Lakshman
1972
as Rekha Chaudhary
Udaan
1997
as Varsha Sahay
Asha Jyoti
1984
as Jyoti
Baseraa
1981
as Purnima Kohli
Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987
as Geeta Verma
Namak Haraam
1973
as Shyama
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978
as Zohrabai
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Durga
Baazi
1984
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
Khoon Aur Paani
1981
as Champa
Woh Main Nahin
1974
Zameen Aasmaan
1984
as Kanchan Gupta
Souten Ki Beti
1989
as Mrs. Radha Verma
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
2010
as Amrit Kaur
Sazaa
1972
as Tawaaif
Hawas
1974
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
Ek Naya Rishta
1988
as Aarti Saxena
Ek Hi Bhool
1981
as Sadhana Shrivastav
Ghazab
1982
as Jamuna
Phool Bane Angaray
1991
as Namrita Singh
Kartavya
1979
as Neeta
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Gauri
Rahu Ketu
1978
as Tulsi
Do Yaar
1972
as Seema
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
1981
as Kajal
Bahurani
1989
as Madhuri / Malti
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
1973
as Janiya
Deedar-E-Yaar
1982
as Husna
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
as Daisy
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990
as Bharati Bhandari
Jal Mahal
1980
as Namita
Do Shikaari
1979
as Sunita
Akarshan
1988
as Self
Jeevan Dhaara
1982
as Sangeeta
Suhaag
1979
as Basanti
Nishana
1995
as Bharati
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
as Dhaniya
Double Cross
1973
as Rekha
Bhola Bhala
1978
as Champa
Sadaa Suhagan
1986
as Laxmi
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983
as Shakuntala
Ahinsa
1979
as Radha
Sansar
1987
as Uma V. Sharma
Maang Bharo Sajana
1980
as Radha
Jhoothi
1985
as Kalpana Srivastav
Zameen Aasmaan
1972
as Kalpana
Judaai
1980
as Gauri Singh
Qila
1998
as Yamini
Mangalsutra
1981
as Gayatri B. Prasad
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
2005
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996
as Seeta Vajpayee
Keemat
1973
as Sudha
Kabeela
1976
as Shobha
Haseenon Ka Devata
1971
as Sunita
Maati Maangey Khoon
1984
as Shyamli
About Rekha
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… With 158 credits spanning from 1958 to 2024, Rekha has appeared in 155 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rekha Movies
- Om Shanti Om (2007) — as Self
- Krrish (2006) — as Sonia Mehra
- Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) — as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) — as Sonia Mehra
- Ladaai (1989) — as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
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