Rekha
Known for Acting · 159 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 (156)
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
1997
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Koi... Mil Gaya
2003
as Sonia Mehra
Krrish
2006
as Sonia Mehra
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
1986
as Self
Jhoothi
1985
as Kalpana Srivastav
Dil Hai Tumhaara
2002
as Saritaji
Ijaazat
1987
as Sudha
Hawas
1974
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
Namak Haraam
1973
as Shyama
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
1997
as Mansi
Parineeta
2005
as Moulin Rouge Singer
Baseraa
1981
as Purnima Kohli
Krrish 4
as Sonia Mehra
Gol Maal
1979
as Self
Faasle
1985
as Maya
Neeyat
1980
Daasi
1981
as Tara
Prem Bandhan
1979
as Mahua
Ek Naya Rishta
1988
as Aarti Saxena
Super Nani
2014
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
2006
as Mayuri
Jhutha Sach
1984
as Alka
Lajja
2001
as Ramdulaari
Sheshnaag
1990
as Champa
Saal Solvan Chadya
1977
as Wedding Entertainer
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
1996
as Madam Maya
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
Khoon Bhari Maang
1988
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Bhoot
2003
as Sarita
Gora Aur Kala
1972
as Phoolwati
Jaani Dushman
1979
as Champa
Kasam Suhag Ki
1989
as Surajmukhi
Raampur Ka Lakshman
1972
as Rekha Chaudhary
Bulandi
2000
as Lakshmi
Maati Maangey Khoon
1984
as Shyamli
Ram Balram
1980
as Shobha
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
1977
as Sheila
Do Anjaane
1976
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
Raaste Pyar Ke
1982
as Gauri
Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987
as Geeta Verma
Kalyug
1981
as Supriya
Suhaag
1979
as Basanti
Nagin
1976
as Sunita
Ghazab
1982
as Jamuna
Shamitabh
2015
as Self
Silsila
1981
as Chandni
Umrao Jaan
1981
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Zorro
1975
as Rajkumari Rekha
Jaal
1986
as Meenabai
Vijeta
1982
as Neelima Singh
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
as Special Appearance
Dharmatma
1975
as Anu
Utsav
1984
as Vasantsena
Dharam Karam
1975
as Basanti
Zubeidaa
2001
as Mandira Devi
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996
as Seeta Vajpayee
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978
as Zohrabai
Alaap
1977
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Janbaaz
1986
as Special Appearance
Ladaai
1989
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Phool Bane Angaray
1991
as Namrita Singh
Bhrashtachar
1989
as Bhavani Dutt
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977
Baazi
1984
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
Agar Tum Na Hote
1983
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
Chashme Buddoor
1981
as Self
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
1983
as Shakuntala
Aaj Ka Mahatma
1976
as Mala
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
2005
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
Elaan
1971
Ab Insaf Hoga
1995
as Jankidevi Prasad
Immaan Dharam
1977
as Durga
Rahu Ketu
1978
as Tulsi
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Biwi Ho To Aisi
1988
as Shalu S. Bhandari
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
1986
as Jhansi Rani
Apne Apne
1987
as Sharda Kapoor
Do Musafir
1978
as Bijli
Fatakadi
1980
Sadaa Suhagan
1986
as Laxmi
Dildaar
1977
as Lata
Khubsoorat
1980
as Manju Dayal
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992
Souten Ki Beti
1989
as Mrs. Radha Verma
Kartavya
1979
as Neeta
Mr. Natwarlal
1979
as Shanno
Kasme Vaade
1978
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
as Dancer
Khoon Aur Paani
1981
as Champa
Bahurani
1989
as Madhuri / Malti
Clerk
1989
Haseenon Ka Devata
1971
as Sunita
Pyar Ki Jeet
1987
as Soni
Judaai
1980
as Gauri Singh
Ghar
1978
as Aarti
Nishaan
1983
as Rita
Locket
1986
as Shalu
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Chanda
Lady Tarzan
1983
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
Udaan
1997
as Varsha Sahay
Nishana
1995
as Bharati
Zameen Aasmaan
1984
as Kanchan Gupta
Woh Main Nahin
1974
Aanchal
1980
as Tulsi
Muqaddar
1978
as Seema
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
as Dhaniya
Saajan Ki Saheli
1981
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
Chehre Pe Chehra
1981
as Daisy
Geetanjali
1993
as Anjali / Geeta
Asha Jyoti
1984
as Jyoti
Khoon Khoon
1973
as Rekha
Qila
1998
as Yamini
Akarshan
1988
as Self
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
2001
as Kamini Mathur
Ek Bechara
1972
Sazaa
1972
as Tawaaif
Sansar
1987
as Uma V. Sharma
Apna Bana Lo
1982
as Roopa
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 159 credits spanning from 1958 to 2024, Rekha has appeared in 156 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rekha Movies
- Om Shanti Om (2007) — as Self
- Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) — as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) — as Sonia Mehra
- Krrish (2006) — as Sonia Mehra
- Living Legend - Raj Kapoor (1986) — as Self
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