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