
About
Rekha
Overview
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
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2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Actor | Special Appearance | 58 Average |
2015 | Shamitabh | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2014 | Super Nani | Actor | Bharti Bhatia (Chunni) | 58 Average |
2010 | Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites | Actor | Amrit Kaur | 58 Average |
2007 | Om Shanti Om | Actor | Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited) | 63 Fair |
2006 | Krrish | Actor | Sonia Mehra | 60 Fair |
2006 | Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana | Actor | Mayuri | N/A N/A |
2005 | Parineeta | Actor | Moulin Rouge Singer | 59 Average |
2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Actor | Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet | 58 Average |
2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Actor | Sonia Mehra | 61 Fair |
2003 | Bhoot | Actor | Sarita | 58 Average |
2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Actor | Saritaji | 58 Average |
2001 | Lajja | Actor | Ramdulaari | 59 Average |
2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | Actor | Kamini Mathur | 58 Average |
2001 | Zubeidaa | Actor | Mandira Devi | 58 Average |
2000 | Bulandi | Actor | Lakshmi | 58 Average |
1999 | Mother | Actor | Asha Britannia | 58 Average |
1998 | Qila | Actor | Yamini | 58 Average |
1997 | Udaan | Actor | Varsha Sahay | 58 Average |
1997 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Actor | Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra | 58 Average |
1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring | Actor | Mansi | 58 Average |
1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Actor | Madam Maya | 58 Average |
1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | Actor | Seeta Vajpayee | 58 Average |
1995 | Nishana | Actor | Bharati | N/A N/A |
1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga | Actor | Jankidevi Prasad | 58 Average |
1994 | Madam X | Actor | Madam X/ Sonu | 58 Average |
1993 | Geetanjali | Actor | Anjali / Geeta | 58 Average |
1992 | Waqt Ka Badshah | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Actor | 58 Average |
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1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Actor | Namrita Singh | 58 Average |
1990 | Sheshnaag | Actor | Champa | 58 Average |
1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Actor | Bharati Bhandari | 58 Average |
1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Actor | 58 Average |
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1989 | Bahurani | Actor | Madhuri / Malti | 58 Average |
1989 | Bhrashtachar | Actor | Bhavani Dutt | 58 Average |
1989 | Ladaai | Actor | Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma | N/A N/A |
1989 | Souten Ki Beti | Actor | Mrs. Radha Verma | 58 Average |
1989 | Clerk | Actor | 58 Average |
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1989 | Kasam Suhag Ki | Actor | Surajmukhi | 58 Average |
1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Actor | Aarti Saxena / Jyoti | 59 Average |
1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi | Actor | Shalu S. Bhandari | 58 Average |
1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | Actor | Aarti Saxena | 58 Average |
1988 | Akarshan | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
1987 | Ijaazat | Actor | Sudha | 58 Average |
1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe | Actor | Geeta Verma | N/A N/A |
1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet | Actor | Soni | 58 Average |
1987 | Sansar | Actor | Uma V. Sharma | 58 Average |
1987 | Apne Apne | Actor | Sharda Kapoor | 58 Average |
1987 | Khazana | Actor | Anita | N/A N/A |
1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Actor | Jhansi Rani | 58 Average |
1986 | Janbaaz | Actor | Special Appearance | 58 Average |
1986 | Locket | Actor | Shalu | 58 Average |
1986 | Sadaa Suhagan | Actor | Laxmi | N/A N/A |
1986 | Jaal | Actor | Meenabai | 58 Average |
1986 | Musafir | Actor | Sarasawasti Pillai | N/A N/A |
1985 | Jhoothi | Actor | Kalpana Srivastav | 58 Average |
1985 | Faasle | Actor | Maya | N/A N/A |
1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1984 | Jhutha Sach | Actor | Alka | 58 Average |
1984 | Utsav | Actor | Vasantsena | 58 Average |
1984 | Zameen Aasmaan | Actor | Kanchan Gupta | N/A N/A |
1984 | Asha Jyoti | Actor | Jyoti | N/A N/A |
1984 | Baazi | Actor | Mrs. Asha Sharma | 58 Average |
1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Actor | Shyamli | N/A N/A |
1983 | Agar Tum Na Hote | Actor | Mrs. Purnima Mehra | 59 Average |
1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye | Actor | Shakuntala | 58 Average |
1983 | Lady Tarzan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1983 | Prem Tapasya | Actor | Bela | 58 Average |
1983 | Nishaan | Actor | Rita | 58 Average |
1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Actor | Gauri | 58 Average |
1982 | Vijeta | Actor | 58 Average |
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1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar | Actor | Husna | 58 Average |
1982 | Ghazab | Actor | Jamuna | 59 Average |
1982 | Apna Bana Lo | Actor | Roopa | 58 Average |
1982 | Jeevan Dhaara | Actor | Sangeeta | 58 Average |
1981 | Ek Hi Bhool | Actor | Sadhana Shrivastav | 58 Average |
1981 | The Tinkling of Anklets | Actor | Kajal | N/A N/A |
1981 | Silsila | Actor | Chandni | 58 Average |
1981 | Daasi | Actor | Tara | N/A N/A |
1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1981 | Khoon Aur Paani | Actor | Champa | 58 Average |
1981 | Sacred Golden Chain | Actor | Gayatri B. Prasad | 59 Average |
1981 | Umrao Jaan | Actor | Amiran/Umrao Jaan | 58 Average |
1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra | Actor | Daisy | 58 Average |
1981 | Kalyug | Actor | Supriya/Draupadi | 58 Average |
1981 | Todu Dongalu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli | Actor | Moon-Moon Dhawan | 58 Average |
1981 | Yaarana | Actor | 58 Average |
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1981 | Baseraa | Actor | Purnima Kohli | 58 Average |
1980 | Maang Bharo Sajana | Actor | Radha | 58 Average |
1980 | Judaai | Actor | Gauri Singh | 58 Average |
1980 | Aanchal | Actor | Tulsi | 58 Average |
1980 | Neeyat | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Jal Mahal | Actor | Namita | N/A N/A |
1980 | Ram Balram | Actor | Shobha | 58 Average |
1980 | Fatakadi | Actor | 59 Average |
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1980 | Khubsoorat | Actor | Manju Dayal | 58 Average |
1980 | Kali Ghata | Actor | Rekha / Rashmi | N/A N/A |
1979 | Ahinsa | Actor | Radha | N/A N/A |
1979 | Suhaag | Actor | Basanti | 58 Average |
1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | Actor | Shanno | 58 Average |
1979 | Jaani Dushman | Actor | Champa | 58 Average |
1979 | Kartavya | Actor | Neeta | N/A N/A |
1979 | Gol Maal | Actor | Self | 60 Fair |
1979 | Prem Bandhan | Actor | Mahua | N/A N/A |
1979 | Do Shikaari | Actor | Sunita | N/A N/A |
1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Actor | Zohrabai | 58 Average |
1978 | Do Musafir | Actor | Bijli | 58 Average |
1978 | Rahu Ketu | Actor | Tulsi | N/A N/A |
1978 | Muqaddar | Actor | Seema | N/A N/A |
1978 | Bhola Bhala | Actor | Champa | N/A N/A |
1978 | Kasme Vaade | Actor | Dancer (Guest Appearance) | 58 Average |
1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand | Actor | Dhaniya | 58 Average |
1978 | Ghar | Actor | Aarti | 58 Average |
1978 | Karmayogi | Actor | Rekha | 58 Average |
1978 | Sawan Ke Geet | Actor | Radha | 58 Average |
1977 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Actor | Dancer | N/A N/A |
1977 | Farishta Ya Qatil | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkar | Actor | Sheila | N/A N/A |
1977 | For Your Sake | Actor | Sarita | 58 Average |
1977 | Alaap | Actor | Radhakumari (Radhiya) | 58 Average |
1977 | Khoon Pasina | Actor | Chanda | 58 Average |
1977 | Immaan Dharam | Actor | Durga | 58 Average |
1977 | Saal Solvan Chadya | Actor | Wedding Entertainer | N/A N/A |
1977 | Dildaar | Actor | Lata | N/A N/A |
1977 | Kacha Chor | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Ram Bharose | Actor | Kiran | N/A N/A |
1976 | Kabeela | Actor | Shobha | N/A N/A |
1976 | Do Anjaane | Actor | Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi | 58 Average |
1976 | Nagin | Actor | Sunita | 58 Average |
1976 | Aaj Ka Mahatma | Actor | Mala | 58 Average |
1975 | Dharam Karam | Actor | Basanti | 58 Average |
1975 | Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1975 | Zorro | Actor | Rajkumari Rekha | 58 Average |
1975 | Dharmatma | Actor | Anu | 58 Average |
1975 | Aakraman | Actor | Sheetal | 58 Average |
1974 | Woh Main Nahin | Actor | 58 Average |
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1974 | Hawas | Actor | Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.." | 58 Average |
1973 | Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye | Actor | Janiya | N/A N/A |
1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Actor | Rekha | 58 Average |
1973 | Namak Haraam | Actor | Shyama | 58 Average |
1973 | Anokhi Ada | Actor | 58 Average |
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1973 | Khoon Khoon | Actor | Rekha | 58 Average |
1973 | Double Cross | Actor | Rekha | 58 Average |
1973 | Keemat | Actor | Sudha | N/A N/A |
1972 | Gora Aur Kala | Actor | Phoolwati | 58 Average |
1972 | Punishment | Actor | Tawaaif | 58 Average |
1972 | Raampur Ka Lakshman | Actor | Rekha Chaudhary | 58 Average |
1972 | Ek Bechara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Zameen Aasmaan | Actor | Kalpana | N/A N/A |
1971 | Elaan | Actor | 58 Average |
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1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata | Actor | Sunita | N/A N/A |
1970 | Sawan Bhadon | Actor | Chanda | 58 Average |
1958 | Intiguttu | Actor | Child | N/A N/A |
Do Yaar | Actor | Seema | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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1981 | Kalyug | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |