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