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
- 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 · 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 · Ab Insaf Hoga as Jankidevi Prasad
- 1994 · Madam X as Madam X/ Sonu
- 1993 · Geetanjali as Anjali / Geeta
- 1992 · Waqt Ka Badshah as
- 1991 · Phool Bane Angaray as Namrita Singh
- 1990 · Sheshnaag as Champa
- 1990 · Azaad Desh Ke Gulam as Bharati Bhandari
- 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
- 1987 · Ijaazat as Sudha
- 1987 · Pyar Ki Jeet as Soni
- 1987 · Sansar as Uma V. Sharma
- 1987 · Khazana as Anita
- 1986 · Janbaaz as Special Appearance
- 1985 · Jhoothi as Kalpana Srivastav
- 1984 · Utsav as Vasantsena
- 1984 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kanchan Gupta
- 1984 · Asha Jyoti as Jyoti
- 1983 · Agar Tum Na Hote as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
- 1982 · Deedar-E-Yaar as Husna
- 1982 · Apna Bana Lo as Roopa
- 1981 · Ek Hi Bhool as Sadhana Shrivastav
- 1981 · Silsila as Chandni
- 1981 · Chashme Buddoor as Self
- 1981 · Umrao Jaan as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
- 1981 · Kalyug as Supriya/Draupadi
- 1981 · Todu Dongalu as
- 1981 · Yaarana as
- 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 · Gol Maal as Self
- 1979 · Prem Bandhan as Mahua
- 1978 · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar as Zohrabai
- 1978 · Kasme Vaade as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
- 1978 · Ganga Ki Saugand as Dhaniya
- 1977 · Alaap as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
- 1977 · Immaan Dharam as Durga
- 1976 · Do Anjaane as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
- 1976 · Nagin as Sunita
- 1975 · Dharam Karam as Basanti
- 1975 · Zorro as Rajkumari Rekha
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Anu
- 1975 · Aakraman as Sheetal
- 1973 · Namak Haraam as Shyama
- 1973 · Khoon Khoon as Rekha
- 1972 · Punishment as Tawaaif
- 1972 · Raampur Ka Lakshman as Rekha Chaudhary
- Future · Do Yaar as Seema
- 2005 · Bachke Rehna Re Baba as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
- 1998 · Qila as Yamini
- 1997 · Udaan as Varsha Sahay
- 1996 · Aurat Aurat Aurat as Seeta Vajpayee
- 1995 · Nishana as Bharati
- 1992 · Insaaf Ki Devi as
- 1990 · Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai as
- 1989 · Ladaai as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
- 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
- 1986 · Insaaf Ki Awaaz as Jhansi Rani
- 1986 · Locket as Shalu
- 1986 · Sadaa Suhagan as Laxmi
- 1986 · Jaal as Meenabai
- 1986 · Musafir as Sarasawasti Pillai
- 1985 · Faasle as Maya
- 1985 · Ram Tere Kitne Nam as
- 1984 · Jhutha Sach as Alka
- 1984 · Baazi as Mrs. Asha Sharma
- 1984 · Maati Maangey Khoon as Shyamli
- 1983 · Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye as Shakuntala
- 1983 · Lady Tarzan as
- 1983 · Prem Tapasya as Bela
- 1983 · Nishaan as Rita
- 1982 · Raaste Pyar Ke as Gauri
- 1982 · Vijeta as
- 1982 · Ghazab as Jamuna
- 1982 · Jeevan Dhaara as Sangeeta
- 1981 · The Tinkling of Anklets as Kajal
- 1981 · Daasi as Tara
- 1981 · Khoon Aur Paani as Champa
- 1981 · Sacred Golden Chain as Gayatri B. Prasad
- 1981 · Chehre Pe Chehra as Daisy
- 1981 · Saajan Ki Saheli as Moon-Moon Dhawan
- 1981 · Baseraa as Purnima Kohli
- 1980 · Maang Bharo Sajana as Radha
- 1980 · Jal Mahal as Namita
- 1980 · Fatakadi as
- 1980 · Kali Ghata as Rekha / Rashmi
- 1979 · Ahinsa as Radha
- 1979 · Kartavya as Neeta
- 1979 · Do Shikaari as Sunita
- 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
- 1978 · Sawan Ke Geet as Radha
- 1977 · Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein as Dancer
- 1977 · Farishta Ya Qatil as
- 1977 · Chakkar Pe Chakkar as Sheila
- 1977 · For Your Sake as Sarita
- 1977 · Khoon Pasina as Chanda
- 1977 · Saal Solvan Chadya as Wedding Entertainer
- 1977 · Ram Bharose as Kiran
- 1977 · Dildaar as Lata
- 1976 · Kabeela as Shobha
- 1976 · Aaj Ka Mahatma as Mala
- 1975 · Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja as
- 1974 · Woh Main Nahin as
- 1974 · Hawas as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
- 1973 · Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye as Janiya
- 1973 · Kahani Kismat Ki as Rekha
- 1973 · Anokhi Ada as
- 1973 · Double Cross as Rekha
- 1973 · Keemat as Sudha
- 1972 · Gora Aur Kala as Phoolwati
- 1972 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kalpana
- 1971 · Elaan as
- 1971 · Haseenon Ka Devata as Sunita
- 1970 · Sawan Bhadon as Chanda
- 1969 · Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999 as Mona
- 1958 · Intiguttu as Child