Rekha
Born
October 10, 1954 (70 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Krrish
Sonia Mehra
2006
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
2005
Koi... Mil Gaya
Sonia Mehra
2003
Bhoot
Sarita
2003
Lajja
Ramdulaari
2001
Madam X
Madam X/ Sonu
1994
Geetanjali
Anjali / Geeta
1993
Insaaf Ki Devi
1992
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
1990
Ladaai
Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
1989
Khoon Bhari Maang
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
1988
Ijaazat
Sudha
1987
Pyar Ki Jeet
Soni
1987
Musafir
Sarasawasti Pillai
1986
Jhutha Sach
Alka
1984
Baazi
Mrs. Asha Sharma
1984
Maati Maangey Khoon
Shyamli
1984
Silsila
Chandni
1981
Sacred Golden Chain
Gayatri B. Prasad
1981
Khoon Aur Paani
Champa
1981
Umrao Jaan
Amiran/Umrao Jaan
1981
Chehre Pe Chehra
Daisy
1981
Saajan Ki Saheli
Moon-Moon Dhawan
1981
Yaarana
1981
Ram Balram
Shobha
1980
Khubsoorat
Manju Dayal
1980
Ahinsa
Radha
1979
Mr. Natwarlal
Shanno
1979
Do Shikaari
Sunita
1979
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Zohrabai
1978
Rahu Ketu
Tulsi
1978
Karmayogi
Rekha
1978
Khoon Pasina
Chanda
1977
Saal Solvan Chadya
Wedding Entertainer
1977
Dildaar
Lata
1977
Kabeela
Shobha
1976
Dharmatma
Anu
1975
Double Cross
Rekha
1973
Zameen Aasmaan
Kalpana
1972
Haseenon Ka Devata
Sunita
1971
Do Yaar
Seema
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Special Appearance
2018
Rising Star
Self · (2 episodes)
2017
Shamitabh
Self
2015
Super Nani
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
2014
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (2 episodes)
2013
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Amrit Kaur
2010
Om Shanti Om
Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
2007
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Mayuri
2006
Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer
2005
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Saritaji
2002
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Kamini Mathur
2001
Zubeidaa
Mandira Devi
2001
Bulandi
Lakshmi
2000
Mother
Asha Britannia
1999
Qila
Yamini
1998
Udaan
Varsha Sahay
1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
1997
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Mansi
1997
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya
1996
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Seeta Vajpayee
1996
Nishana
Bharati
1995
Ab Insaf Hoga
Jankidevi Prasad
1995
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
Phool Bane Angaray
Namrita Singh
1991
Sheshnaag
Champa
1990
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Bharati Bhandari
1990
Bahurani
Madhuri / Malti
1989
Bhrashtachar
Bhavani Dutt
1989
Souten Ki Beti
Mrs. Radha Verma
1989
Clerk
1989
Kasam Suhag Ki
Surajmukhi
1989
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Shalu S. Bhandari
1988
Ek Naya Rishta
Aarti Saxena
1988
Akarshan
Self
1988
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Geeta Verma
1987
Sansar
Uma V. Sharma
1987
Apne Apne
Sharda Kapoor
1987
Khazana
Anita
1987
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Jhansi Rani
1986
Janbaaz
Special Appearance
1986
Locket
Shalu
1986
Sadaa Suhagan
Laxmi
1986
Jaal
Meenabai
1986
Jhoothi
Kalpana Srivastav
1985
Faasle
Maya
1985
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1985
Utsav
Vasantsena
1984
Zameen Aasmaan
Kanchan Gupta
1984
Asha Jyoti
Jyoti
1984
Agar Tum Na Hote
Mrs. Purnima Mehra
1983
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Shakuntala
1983
Lady Tarzan
1983
Prem Tapasya
Bela
1983
Nishaan
Rita
1983
Raaste Pyar Ke
Gauri
1982
Vijeta
1982
Deedar-E-Yaar
Husna
1982
Ghazab
Jamuna
1982
Apna Bana Lo
Roopa
1982
Jeevan Dhaara
Sangeeta
1982
Ek Hi Bhool
Sadhana Shrivastav
1981
The Tinkling of Anklets
Kajal
1981
Daasi
Tara
1981
Chashme Buddoor
Self
1981
Kalyug
Supriya/Draupadi
1981
Todu Dongalu
1981
Baseraa
Purnima Kohli
1981
Maang Bharo Sajana
Radha
1980
Judaai
Gauri Singh
1980
Aanchal
Tulsi
1980
Neeyat
1980
Jal Mahal
Namita
1980
Fatakadi
1980
Kali Ghata
Rekha / Rashmi
1980
Suhaag
Basanti
1979
Jaani Dushman
Champa
1979
Kartavya
Neeta
1979
Gol Maal
Self
1979
Prem Bandhan
Mahua
1979
Do Musafir
Bijli
1978
Muqaddar
Seema
1978
Bhola Bhala
Champa
1978
Kasme Vaade
Dancer (Guest Appearance)
1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
Dhaniya
1978
Ghar
Aarti
1978
Sawan Ke Geet
Radha
1978
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Dancer
1977
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Sheila
1977
For Your Sake
Sarita
1977
Alaap
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
1977
Immaan Dharam
Durga
1977
Ram Bharose
Kiran
1977
Kacha Chor
1977
Do Anjaane
Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
1976
Nagin
Sunita
1976
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Mala
1976
Dharam Karam
Basanti
1975
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
1975
Zorro
Rajkumari Rekha
1975
Aakraman
Sheetal
1975
Woh Main Nahin
1974
Hawas
Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
1974
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Janiya
1973
Kahani Kismat Ki
Rekha
1973
Namak Haraam
Shyama
1973
Anokhi Ada
1973
Khoon Khoon
Rekha
1973
Keemat
Sudha
1973
Gora Aur Kala
Phoolwati
1972
Sazaa
Tawaaif
1972
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Rekha Chaudhary
1972
Ek Bechara
1972
Elaan
1971
Sawan Bhadon
Chanda
1970
Intiguttu
Child
1958
Krrish 4
Sonia Mehra