Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 10, 1954
Place of Birth:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Social Media
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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Special Appearance |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Self |
| 2014 | Super Nani | Bharti Bhatia (Chunni) |
| 2010 | Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites | Amrit Kaur |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Krrish | Sonia Mehra |
| 2006 | Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana | Mayuri |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Moulin Rouge Singer |
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Sonia Mehra |
| 2003 | Bhoot | Sarita |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Saritaji |
| 2001 | Lajja | Ramdulaari |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Mandira Devi |
| 2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | Kamini Mathur |
| 2000 | Bulandi | Lakshmi |
| 1999 | Mother | Asha Britannia |
| 1998 | Qila | Yamini |
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring | Mansi |
| 1997 | Udaan | Varsha Sahay |
| 1997 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Madam Maya |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | Seeta Vajpayee |
| 1995 | Nishana | Bharati |
| 1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga | Jankidevi Prasad |
| 1994 | Madam X | Madam X/ Sonu |
| 1993 | Geetanjali | Anjali / Geeta |
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | |
| 1992 | Waqt Ka Badshah | |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Namrita Singh |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | |
| 1990 | Sheshnaag | Champa |
| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Bharati Bhandari |
| 1989 | Ladaai | Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma |
| 1989 | Bhrashtachar | Bhavani Dutt |
| 1989 | Bahurani | Madhuri / Malti |
| 1989 | Clerk | |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhag Ki | Surajmukhi |
| 1989 | Souten Ki Beti | Mrs. Radha Verma |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Aarti Saxena / Jyoti |
| 1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | Aarti Saxena |
| 1988 | Akarshan | Self |
| 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi | Shalu S. Bhandari |
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet | Soni |
| 1987 | Ijaazat | Sudha |
| 1987 | Apne Apne | Sharda Kapoor |
| 1987 | Sansar | Uma V. Sharma |
| 1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe | Geeta Verma |
| 1987 | Khazana | Anita |
| 1986 | Musafir | Sarasawasti Pillai |
| 1986 | Locket | Shalu |
| 1986 | Janbaaz | Special Appearance |
| 1986 | Sadaa Suhagan | Laxmi |
| 1986 | Jaal | Meenabai |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Jhansi Rani |
| 1985 | Jhoothi | Kalpana Srivastav |
| 1985 | Faasle | Maya |
| 1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam | |
| 1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Shyamli |
| 1984 | Baazi | Mrs. Asha Sharma |
| 1984 | Jhutha Sach | Alka |
| 1984 | Asha Jyoti | Jyoti |
| 1984 | Utsav | Vasantsena |
| 1984 | Zameen Aasmaan | Kanchan Gupta |
| 1983 | Lady Tarzan | |
| 1983 | Agar Tum Na Hote | Mrs. Purnima Mehra |
| 1983 | Nishaan | Rita |
| 1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye | Shakuntala |
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya | Bela |
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo | Roopa |
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Gauri |
| 1982 | Ghazab | Jamuna |
| 1982 | Vijeta | |
| 1982 | Jeevan Dhaara | Sangeeta |
| 1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar | Husna |
| 1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra | Daisy |
| 1981 | Sacred Golden Chain | Gayatri B. Prasad |
| 1981 | Silsila | Chandni |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan | Amiran/Umrao Jaan |
| 1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli | Moon-Moon Dhawan |
| 1981 | Yaarana | |
| 1981 | Khoon Aur Paani | Champa |
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Self |
| 1981 | Todu Dongalu | |
| 1981 | The Tinkling of Anklets | Kajal |
| 1981 | Kalyug | Supriya/Draupadi |
| 1981 | Baseraa | Purnima Kohli |
| 1981 | Daasi | Tara |
| 1981 | Ek Hi Bhool | Sadhana Shrivastav |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat | Manju Dayal |
| 1980 | Ram Balram | Shobha |
| 1980 | Kali Ghata | Rekha / Rashmi |
| 1980 | Aanchal | Tulsi |
| 1980 | Neeyat | |
| 1980 | Fatakadi | |
| 1980 | Judaai | Gauri Singh |
| 1980 | Jal Mahal | Namita |
| 1980 | Maang Bharo Sajana | Radha |
| 1979 | Do Shikaari | Sunita |
| 1979 | Ahinsa | Radha |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | Shanno |
| 1979 | Suhaag | Basanti |
| 1979 | Gol Maal | Self |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman | Champa |
| 1979 | Kartavya | Neeta |
| 1979 | Prem Bandhan | Mahua |
| 1978 | Karmayogi | Rekha |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Zohrabai |
| 1978 | Rahu Ketu | Tulsi |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand | Dhaniya |
| 1978 | Do Musafir | Bijli |
| 1978 | Bhola Bhala | Champa |
| 1978 | Ghar | Aarti |
| 1978 | Muqaddar | Seema |
| 1978 | Sawan Ke Geet | Radha |
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade | Dancer (Guest Appearance) |
| 1977 | Saal Solvan Chadya | Wedding Entertainer |
| 1977 | Dildaar | Lata |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina | Chanda |
| 1977 | Alaap | Radhakumari (Radhiya) |
| 1977 | For Your Sake | Sarita |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Durga |
| 1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkar | Sheila |
| 1977 | Farishta Ya Qatil | |
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | Kiran |
| 1977 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Dancer |
| 1977 | Kacha Chor | |
| 1976 | Kabeela | Shobha |
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahatma | Mala |
| 1976 | Nagin | Sunita |
| 1976 | Do Anjaane | Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi |
| 1975 | Dharmatma | Anu |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam | Basanti |
| 1975 | Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja | |
| 1975 | Aakraman | Sheetal |
| 1975 | Zorro | Rajkumari Rekha |
| 1974 | Hawas | Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.." |
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | |
| 1973 | Double Cross | Rekha |
| 1973 | Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye | Janiya |
| 1973 | Khoon Khoon | Rekha |
| 1973 | Keemat | Sudha |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Rekha |
| 1973 | Namak Haraam | Shyama |
| 1973 | Anokhi Ada | |
| 1972 | Zameen Aasmaan | Kalpana |
| 1972 | Gora Aur Kala | Phoolwati |
| 1972 | Sazaa | Tawaaif |
| 1972 | Raampur Ka Lakshman | Rekha Chaudhary |
| 1972 | Ek Bechara | |
| 1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata | Sunita |
| 1971 | Elaan | |
| 1970 | Sawan Bhadon | Chanda |
| 1958 | Intiguttu | Child |
| Do Yaar | Seema | |
| Krrish 4 |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Great Indian Kapil Show | Self |
| 2017 | Rising Star | Self |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self |