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
- 2018 · Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se as Special Appearance
- 2017 · Rising Star as Self
- 2015 · Shamitabh as Self
- 2014 · Super Nani as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2010 · Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites as Amrit Kaur
- 2007 · Om Shanti Om as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
- 2006 · Krrish as Sonia Mehra
- 2006 · Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana as Mayuri
- 2005 · Parineeta as Moulin Rouge Singer
- 2005 · Bachke Rehna Re Baba as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
- 2003 · Koi... Mil Gaya as Sonia Mehra
- 2003 · Bhoot as Sarita
- 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
- 1999 · Mother as Asha Britannia
- 1997 · 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
- 1996 · Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi as Madam Maya
- 1995 · Nishana as Bharati
- 1995 · Ab Insaf Hoga as Jankidevi Prasad
- 1994 · Madam X as Madam X/ Sonu
- 1993 · Geetanjali as Anjali / Geeta
- 1992 · Waqt Ka Badshah as
- 1992 · Insaaf Ki Devi as
- 1991 · Phool Bane Angaray as Namrita Singh
- 1990 · Azaad Desh Ke Gulam as Bharati Bhandari
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Bahurani as Madhuri / Malti
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Bhavani Dutt
- 1989 · Clerk as
- 1988 · Khoon Bhari Maang as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
- 1988 · Biwi Ho To Aisi as Shalu S. Bhandari
- 1988 · Ek Naya Rishta as Aarti Saxena
- 1987 · Ijaazat as Sudha
- 1987 · Jaan Hatheli Pe as Geeta Verma
- 1987 · Pyar Ki Jeet as Soni
- 1987 · Sansar as Uma V. Sharma
- 1987 · Apne Apne as Sharda Kapoor
- 1987 · Khazana as Anita
- 1986 · Insaaf Ki Awaaz as Jhansi Rani
- 1986 · Janbaaz as Special Appearance
- 1986 · Jaal as Meenabai
- 1985 · Jhoothi as Kalpana Srivastav
- 1985 · Faasle as Maya
- 1984 · Jhutha Sach as Alka
- 1984 · Utsav as Vasantsena
- 1984 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kanchan Gupta
- 1984 · Asha Jyoti as Jyoti
- 1983 · Agar Tum Na Hote as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
- 1983 · Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye as Shakuntala
- 1983 · Lady Tarzan as
- 1983 · Nishaan as Rita
- 1982 · Vijeta as
- 1982 · Deedar-E-Yaar as Husna
- 1982 · Ghazab as Jamuna
- 1982 · Apna Bana Lo as Roopa
- 1982 · Jeevan Dhaara as Sangeeta
- 1981 · Silsila as Chandni
- 1981 · Chashme Buddoor as Self
- 1981 · Khoon Aur Paani as Champa
- 1981 · Sacred Golden Chain as Gayatri B. Prasad
- 1981 · Umrao Jaan as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
- 1981 · Kalyug as Supriya/Draupadi
- 1981 · Saajan Ki Saheli as Moon-Moon Dhawan
- 1981 · Yaarana as
- 1981 · Baseraa as Purnima Kohli
- 1980 · Maang Bharo Sajana as Radha
- 1980 · Judaai as Gauri Singh
- 1980 · Aanchal as Tulsi
- 1980 · Neeyat as
- 1980 · Ram Balram as Shobha
- 1980 · Khubsoorat as Manju Dayal
- 1979 · Suhaag as Basanti
- 1979 · Mr. Natwarlal as Shanno
- 1979 · Jaani Dushman as Champa
- 1979 · Kartavya as Neeta
- 1979 · Gol Maal as Self
- 1979 · Prem Bandhan as Mahua
- 1978 · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar as Zohrabai
- 1978 · Rahu Ketu as Tulsi
- 1978 · Bhola Bhala as Champa
- 1978 · Kasme Vaade as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
- 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 · For Your Sake as Sarita
- 1977 · Alaap as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
- 1977 · Khoon Pasina as Chanda
- 1977 · Ram Bharose as Kiran
- 1977 · Dildaar as Lata
- 1977 · Saal Solvan Chadya as Wedding Entertainer
- 1976 · Do Anjaane as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
- 1976 · Nagin as Sunita
- 1976 · Aaj Ka Mahatma as Mala
- 1975 · Dharam Karam as Basanti
- 1975 · Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja as
- 1975 · Zorro as Rajkumari Rekha
- 1975 · Aakraman as Sheetal
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Anu
- 1973 · Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye as Janiya
- 1973 · Kahani Kismat Ki as Rekha
- 1973 · Namak Haraam as Shyama
- 1973 · Khoon Khoon as Rekha
- 1973 · Keemat as Sudha
- 1973 · Double Cross as Rekha
- 1972 · Gora Aur Kala as Phoolwati
- 1972 · Punishment as Tawaaif
- 1972 · Raampur Ka Lakshman as Rekha Chaudhary
- 1970 · Sawan Bhadon as Chanda
- Future · Do Yaar as Seema
- 1998 · Qila as Yamini
- 1996 · Aurat Aurat Aurat as Seeta Vajpayee
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Champa
- 1989 · Ladaai as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
- 1989 · Kasam Suhag Ki as Surajmukhi
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 1986 · Locket as Shalu
- 1986 · Sadaa Suhagan as Laxmi
- 1986 · Musafir as Sarasawasti Pillai
- 1985 · Ram Tere Kitne Nam as
- 1984 · Baazi as Mrs. Asha Sharma
- 1984 · Maati Maangey Khoon as Shyamli
- 1983 · Prem Tapasya as Bela
- 1982 · Raaste Pyar Ke as Gauri
- 1981 · Ek Hi Bhool as Sadhana Shrivastav
- 1981 · The Tinkling of Anklets as Kajal
- 1981 · Daasi as Tara
- 1981 · Chehre Pe Chehra as Daisy
- 1981 · Todu Dongalu as
- 1980 · Jal Mahal as Namita
- 1980 · Fatakadi as
- 1980 · Kali Ghata as Rekha / Rashmi
- 1979 · Ahinsa as Radha
- 1979 · Do Shikaari as Sunita
- 1978 · Do Musafir as Bijli
- 1978 · Muqaddar as Seema
- 1978 · Ghar as Aarti
- 1978 · Karmayogi as Rekha
- 1977 · Farishta Ya Qatil as
- 1977 · Immaan Dharam as Durga
- 1976 · Kabeela as Shobha
- 1974 · Woh Main Nahin as
- 1974 · Hawas as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
- 1973 · Anokhi Ada as
- 1972 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kalpana
- 1971 · Elaan as
- 1971 · Haseenon Ka Devata as Sunita
- 1969 · Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999 as Mona
- 1958 · Intiguttu as Child