
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
- 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
- 1998 · Qila as Yamini
- 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
- 1996 · Aurat Aurat Aurat as Seeta Vajpayee
- 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 · Sheshnaag as Champa
- 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 · Ladaai as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
- 1989 · Souten Ki Beti as Mrs. Radha Verma
- 1989 · Clerk as
- 1989 · Kasam Suhag Ki as Surajmukhi
- 1988 · Khoon Bhari Maang as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
- 1988 · Biwi Ho To Aisi as Shalu S. Bhandari
- 1988 · Ek Naya Rishta as Aarti Saxena
- 1988 · Akarshan as Self
- 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 · Locket as Shalu
- 1986 · Sadaa Suhagan as Laxmi
- 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 · Utsav as Vasantsena
- 1984 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kanchan Gupta
- 1984 · Asha Jyoti as Jyoti
- 1984 · Baazi as Mrs. Asha Sharma
- 1984 · Maati Maangey Khoon as Shyamli
- 1983 · Agar Tum Na Hote as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
- 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 · Deedar-E-Yaar as Husna
- 1982 · Ghazab as Jamuna
- 1982 · Apna Bana Lo as Roopa
- 1982 · Jeevan Dhaara as Sangeeta
- 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 · 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
- 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
- 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 · Jaani Dushman as Champa
- 1979 · Kartavya as Neeta
- 1979 · Gol Maal as Self
- 1979 · Prem Bandhan as Mahua
- 1979 · Do Shikaari as Sunita
- 1978 · Muqaddar Ka Sikandar as Zohrabai
- 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 · Ganga Ki Saugand as Dhaniya
- 1978 · Ghar as Aarti
- 1978 · Sawan Ke Geet as Radha
- 1978 · Karmayogi as Rekha
- 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 · Alaap as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
- 1977 · Khoon Pasina as Chanda
- 1977 · Immaan Dharam as Durga
- 1977 · Dildaar as Lata
- 1977 · Ram Bharose as Kiran
- 1977 · Saal Solvan Chadya as Wedding Entertainer
- 1977 · Kacha Chor as
- 1976 · Kabeela as Shobha
- 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 · Dharmatma as Anu
- 1975 · Aakraman as Sheetal
- 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 · Namak Haraam as Shyama
- 1973 · Anokhi Ada as
- 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
- 1972 · Ek Bechara as
- 1972 · Zameen Aasmaan as Kalpana
- 1971 · Elaan as
- 1971 · Haseenon Ka Devata as Sunita
- 1970 · Sawan Bhadon as Chanda
- 1958 · Intiguttu as Child
- Future · Do Yaar as Seema