Rekha
Acting
Born: 1954-10-10 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
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
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
Rising Star
Self
Koi... Mil Gaya
Sonia Mehra
Om Shanti Om
Self
Krrish
Sonia Mehra
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Namak Haraam
Shyama
Jhoothi
Kalpana Srivastav
Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer
Jhutha Sach
Alka
Chashme Buddoor
Self
Sheshnaag
Champa
Prem Bandhan
Mahua
Soorma Bhopali
Super Nani
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Faasle
Maya
Neeyat
Hawas
Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
Self
Gol Maal
Self
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Saritaji
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Geeta Verma
Aanchal
Tulsi
Qila
Yamini
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Shalu S. Bhandari
Khoon Pasina
Chanda
Lajja
Ramdulaari
Kalyug
Supriya
Mother
Asha Britannia
Umrao Jaan
Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Alaap
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya
Khoon Bhari Maang
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Aakraman
Sheetal
Nagin
Sunita
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Zohrabai
Zameen Aasmaan
Kanchan Gupta
Jaani Dushman
Champa