Known For
Acting
Born
Oct 10, 1954
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Credits
160 titles
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
Filmography
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Special Appearance
Rising Star
Self
Shamitabh
Self
Super Nani
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Amrit Kaur
Om Shanti Om
Self
Krrish
Sonia Mehra
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Mayuri
Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
Koi... Mil Gaya
Sonia Mehra
Bhoot
Sarita
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Saritaji
Lajja
Ramdulaari
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Kamini Mathur
Zubeidaa
Mandira Devi
Bulandi
Lakshmi
Mother
Asha Britannia
Qila
Yamini
Udaan
Varsha Sahay
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Mansi
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Seeta Vajpayee
Nishana
Bharati
Ab Insaf Hoga
Jankidevi Prasad
Madam X
Madam X/ Sonu
Geetanjali
Anjali / Geeta
Waqt Ka Badshah
Insaaf Ki Devi
Phool Bane Angaray
Namrita Singh
Sheshnaag
Champa
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Bharati Bhandari
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Bahurani
Madhuri / Malti
Bhrashtachar
Bhavani Dutt
Ladaai
Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Souten Ki Beti
Mrs. Radha Verma
Clerk
Kasam Suhag Ki
Surajmukhi
Khoon Bhari Maang
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Shalu S. Bhandari
Soorma Bhopali
Ek Naya Rishta
Aarti Saxena
Akarshan
Self
Ijaazat
Sudha
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Geeta Verma
Pyar Ki Jeet
Soni