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.
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Movies (47)
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
as Special Appearance
2018
Shamitabh
as Self
2015
Super Nani
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
2014
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
as Amrit Kaur
2010
Om Shanti Om
as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
2007
Krrish
as Sonia Mehra
2006
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
as Mayuri
2006
Parineeta
as Moulin Rouge Singer
2005
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
2005
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Sonia Mehra
2003
Bhoot
as Sarita
2003
Dil Hai Tumhaara
as Saritaji
2002
Lajja
as Ramdulaari
2001
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
as Kamini Mathur
2001
Zubeidaa
as Mandira Devi
2001
Bulandi
as Lakshmi
2000
Mother
as Asha Britannia
1999
Qila
as Yamini
1998
Udaan
as Varsha Sahay
1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
1997
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as Mansi
1997
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
as Madam Maya
1996
Aurat Aurat Aurat
as Seeta Vajpayee
1996
Nishana
as Bharati
1995
Ab Insaf Hoga
as Jankidevi Prasad
1995
Madam X
as Madam X/ Sonu
1994
Geetanjali
as Anjali / Geeta
1993
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992
Phool Bane Angaray
as Namrita Singh
1991
Sheshnaag
as Champa
1990
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
as Bharati Bhandari
1990
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Bahurani
as Madhuri / Malti
1989
Bhrashtachar
as Bhavani Dutt
1989
Ladaai
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
1989
Souten Ki Beti
as Mrs. Radha Verma
1989
Clerk
1989
Kasam Suhag Ki
as Surajmukhi
1989
Khoon Bhari Maang
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
1988
Biwi Ho To Aisi
as Shalu S. Bhandari
1988
Ek Naya Rishta
as Aarti Saxena
1988
Akarshan
as Self
1988
Ijaazat
as Sudha
1987
Jaan Hatheli Pe
as Geeta Verma
1987
Pyar Ki Jeet
as Soni
1987
Sansar
as Uma V. Sharma
1987
