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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 10, 1954
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also Known As
- रेखा
- Рекха
Rekha
1.4 Popularity
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
7.6
Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
3.7
Special Appearance
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
5.0
Self
Rising Star
2017
6.1
Self
Shamitabh
2015
7.2
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Super Nani
2014
6.7
Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
8.5
Amrit Kaur
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
2010
7.1
Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
Om Shanti Om
2007
6.5
Sonia Mehra
Krrish
2006
0.0
Mayuri
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
2006
Credits
The Great Indian Kapil Show
as Self
2024
7.6
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
as Special Appearance
2018
3.7
Rising Star
as Self
2017
5.0
Shamitabh
as Self
2015
6.1
Super Nani
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
2014
7.2
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
2013
6.7
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
as Amrit Kaur
2010
8.5
Om Shanti Om
as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
2007
7.1
Krrish
as Sonia Mehra
2006
6.5
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
as Mayuri
2006
0.0
Parineeta
as Moulin Rouge Singer
2005
6.4
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
2005
1.0
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Sonia Mehra
2003
6.9
Bhoot
as Sarita
2003
5.7
Dil Hai Tumhaara
as Saritaji
2002
5.6
Lajja
as Ramdulaari
2001
7.0
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
as Kamini Mathur
2001
3.5
Zubeidaa
as Mandira Devi
2001
5.2
Bulandi
as Lakshmi
2000
5.7
Mother
as Asha Britannia
1999
2.8
Qila
as Yamini
1998
5.3
Udaan
as Varsha Sahay
1997
6.0
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
1997
5.7
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as Mansi
1997
3.3
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
as Madam Maya
1996
5.1
Aurat Aurat Aurat
as Seeta Vajpayee
1996
6.0
Nishana
as Bharati
1995
0.0
Ab Insaf Hoga
as Jankidevi Prasad
1995
3.0
Madam X
as Madam X/ Sonu
1994
3.0
Geetanjali
as Anjali / Geeta
1993
4.0
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
0.0
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992
10.0
Phool Bane Angaray
as Namrita Singh
1991
6.3
Sheshnaag
as Champa
1990
3.5
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
as Bharati Bhandari
1990
7.0
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
4.0
Bahurani
as Madhuri / Malti
1989
6.0
Bhrashtachar
as Bhavani Dutt
1989
2.5
Ladaai
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
1989
0.0
Souten Ki Beti
as Mrs. Radha Verma
1989
10.0
Clerk
1989
1.8
Kasam Suhag Ki
as Surajmukhi
1989
5.0
Khoon Bhari Maang
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
1988
7.4
Biwi Ho To Aisi
as Shalu S. Bhandari
1988
6.0
Ek Naya Rishta
as Aarti Saxena
1988
7.0
🎬
Akarshan
as Self
1988
2.0
Ijaazat
as Sudha
1987
6.0
Jaan Hatheli Pe
as Geeta Verma
1987
0.0
Pyar Ki Jeet
as Soni
1987
5.0
Sansar
as Uma V. Sharma
1987
5.5
Apne Apne
as Sharda Kapoor
1987
10.0
Khazana
as Anita
1987
0.0
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as Jhansi Rani
1986
7.2
Janbaaz
as Special Appearance
1986
5.2
Locket
as Shalu
1986
4.0
Sadaa Suhagan
as Laxmi
1986
0.0
Jaal
as Meenabai
1986
5.2
🎬
Musafir
as Sarasawasti Pillai
1986
0.0
Jhoothi
as Kalpana Srivastav
1985
4.5
Faasle
as Maya
1985
0.0
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
0.0
Jhutha Sach
as Alka
1984
7.8
Utsav
as Vasantsena
1984
4.4
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kanchan Gupta
1984
0.0
Asha Jyoti
as Jyoti
1984
0.0
Baazi
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
1984
9.5
Maati Maangey Khoon
as Shyamli
1984
0.0
Agar Tum Na Hote
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
1983
6.8
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
as Shakuntala
1983
8.5
Lady Tarzan
1983
0.0
Prem Tapasya
as Bela
1983
1.0
Nishaan
as Rita
1983
9.5
Raaste Pyar Ke
as Gauri
1982
1.0
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Husna
1982
7.5
Ghazab
as Jamuna
1982
8.0
Apna Bana Lo
as Roopa
1982
9.5
Vijeta
as Neelima Singh
1982
9.8
Jeevan Dhaara
as Sangeeta
1982
5.0
Ek Hi Bhool
as Sadhana Shrivastav
1981
4.0
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
as Kajal
1981
0.0
Silsila
as Chandni
1981
5.9
Daasi
as Tara
1981
0.0
Chashme Buddoor
as Self
1981
7.5
Mangalsutra
as Gayatri B. Prasad
1981
4.0
Khoon Aur Paani
as Champa
1981
4.2
Umrao Jaan
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
1981
5.8
Chehre Pe Chehra
as Daisy
1981
4.0
Kalyug
as Supriya
1981
5.9
Todu Dongalu
1981
0.0
Saajan Ki Saheli
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
1981
5.2
Yaarana
1981
6.7
Baseraa
as Purnima Kohli
1981
10.0
Maang Bharo Sajana
as Radha
1980
4.3
Judaai
as Gauri Singh
1980
5.0
Aanchal
as Tulsi
1980
6.0
Neeyat
1980
0.0
Jal Mahal
as Namita
1980
0.0
Ram Balram
as Shobha
1980
4.5
Fatakadi
1980
3.0
Khubsoorat
as Manju Dayal
1980
6.5
Kali Ghata
as Rekha / Rashmi
1980
0.0
Ahinsa
as Radha
1979
0.0
Suhaag
as Basanti
1979
5.4
Mr. Natwarlal
as Shanno
1979
6.3
Jaani Dushman
as Champa
1979
6.4
Kartavya
as Neeta
1979
0.0
Gol Maal
as Self
1979
7.4
Prem Bandhan
as Mahua
1979
0.0
Do Shikaari
as Sunita
1979
0.0
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
as Zohrabai
1978
6.2
Do Musafir
as Bijli
1978
10.0
Rahu Ketu
as Tulsi
1978
0.0
Muqaddar
as Seema
1978
0.0
Bhola Bhala
as Champa
1978
0.0
Kasme Vaade
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
1978
6.7
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Dhaniya
1978
6.2
Ghar
as Aarti
1978
7.5
Karmayogi
as Rekha
1978
5.0
Sawan Ke Geet
as Radha
1978
10.0
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as Dancer
1977
0.0
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977
0.0
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
as Sheila
1977
0.0
For Your Sake
as Sarita
1977
4.0
Alaap
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
1977
8.5
Khoon Pasina
as Chanda
1977
7.0
Immaan Dharam
as Durga
1977
5.0
Kacha Chor
1977
0.0
Saal Solvan Chadya
as Wedding Entertainer
1977
0.0
Dildaar
as Lata
1977
0.0
Ram Bharose
as Kiran
1977
0.0
Kabeela
as Shobha
1976
0.0
Do Anjaane
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
1976
5.0
Nagin
as Sunita
1976
6.4
Aaj Ka Mahatma
as Mala
1976
5.0
Dharam Karam
as Basanti
1975
8.5
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
0.0
Zorro
as Rajkumari Rekha
1975
7.5
Dharmatma
as Anu
1975
3.5
Aakraman
as Sheetal
1975
3.7
🎬
Woh Main Nahin
1974
6.2
Hawas
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
1974
5.0
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
as Janiya
1973
0.0
Kahani Kismat Ki
as Rekha
1973
5.5
Namak Haraam
as Shyama
1973
6.3
Anokhi Ada
1973
3.7
Double Cross
as Rekha
1973
5.0
Khoon Khoon
as Rekha
1973
3.7
Keemat
as Sudha
1973
0.0
Gora Aur Kala
as Phoolwati
1972
5.0
Sazaa
as Tawaaif
1972
5.0
Raampur Ka Lakshman
as Rekha Chaudhary
1972
4.0
Ek Bechara
1972
0.0
Do Yaar
as Seema
1972
0.0
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kalpana
1972
0.0
Elaan
1971
5.0
Haseenon Ka Devata
as Sunita
1971
0.0
Sawan Bhadon
as Chanda
1970
5.0
Intiguttu
as Child
1958
0.0
Krrish 4
as Sonia Mehra
N/A
0.0