
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
- 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
- 1997 · Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
- 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
- 1989 · Bahurani as Madhuri / Malti
- 1989 · Bhrashtachar as Bhavani Dutt
- 1988 · Khoon Bhari Maang as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
- 1988 · Biwi Ho To Aisi as Shalu S. Bhandari
- 1987 · Ijaazat as Sudha
- 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
- 1984 · Utsav as Vasantsena
- 1984 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kanchan Gupta
- 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
- 1982 · Jeevan Dhaara as Sangeeta
- 1981 · Khoon Aur Paani as Champa
- 1981 · Sacred Golden Chain as Gayatri B. Prasad
- 1981 · Umrao Jaan as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
- 1981 · Chehre Pe Chehra as Daisy
- 1981 · Kalyug as Supriya/Draupadi
- 1981 · Todu Dongalu 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 · 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 · Ram Bharose as Kiran
- 1977 · Dildaar as Lata
- 1977 · Kacha Chor as
- 1976 · Kabeela as Shobha
- 1976 · Do Anjaane as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
- 1976 · Nagin as Sunita
- 1975 · Zorro as Rajkumari Rekha
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Anu
- 1974 · Woh Main Nahin as
- 1973 · Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye as Janiya
- 1973 · Keemat as Sudha
- 1973 · Double Cross as Rekha
- 1972 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kalpana
- 1970 · Sawan Bhadon as Chanda
- 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
- 2005 · Parineeta as Moulin Rouge Singer
- 2005 · Bachke Rehna Re Baba as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
- 1999 · Mother as Asha Britannia
- 1998 · Qila as Yamini
- 1997 · Udaan as Varsha Sahay
- 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
- 1995 · Ab Insaf Hoga as Jankidevi Prasad
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Champa
- 1990 · Azaad Desh Ke Gulam as Bharati Bhandari
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 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 · Jaan Hatheli Pe as Geeta Verma
- 1987 · Apne Apne as Sharda Kapoor
- 1987 · Khazana as Anita
- 1986 · Jaal as Meenabai
- 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 · Asha Jyoti as Jyoti
- 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
- 1981 · Ek Hi Bhool as Sadhana Shrivastav
- 1981 · The Tinkling of Anklets as Kajal
- 1981 · Silsila as Chandni
- 1981 · Daasi as Tara
- 1981 · Chashme Buddoor as Self
- 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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