Known for
Acting
Credits
155
Gender
Woman
Birthday
10 Oct 1954 (69)
Place of birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as
रेखा
Рекха
Rekha
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
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Special Appearance |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Self |
| 2014 | Super Nani | Bharti Bhatia (Chunni) |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Self |
| 2010 | Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites | Amrit Kaur |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Krrish | Sonia Mehra |
| 2006 | Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana | Mayuri |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Moulin Rouge Singer |
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Sonia Mehra |
| 2003 | Bhoot | Sarita |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Saritaji |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Mandira Devi |
| 2001 | Lajja | Ramdulaari |
| 2000 | Bulandi | Lakshmi |
| 1999 | Mother | Asha Britannia |
| 1998 | Qila | Yamini |
| 1997 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra |
| 1997 | Udaan | Varsha Sahay |
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring | Mansi |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Madam Maya |
| 1995 | Nishana | Bharati |
| 1992 | Waqt Ka Badshah | |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Namrita Singh |
| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Bharati Bhandari |
| 1989 | Clerk | |
| 1989 | Bhrashtachar | Bhavani Dutt |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Aarti Saxena / Jyoti |
| 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi | Shalu S. Bhandari |
| 1987 | Ijaazat | Sudha |
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet | Soni |
| 1987 | Sansar | Uma V. Sharma |
| 1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe | Geeta Verma |
| 1987 | Khazana | Anita |
| 1986 | Janbaaz | Special Appearance |
| 1986 | Jaal | Meenabai |
| 1986 | Locket | Shalu |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Jhansi Rani |
| 1986 | Sadaa Suhagan | Laxmi |
| 1985 | Jhoothi | Kalpana Srivastav |
| 1985 | Faasle | Maya |
| — | Do Yaar | Seema |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet |
| 2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | Kamini Mathur |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | Seeta Vajpayee |
| 1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga | Jankidevi Prasad |
| 1994 | Madam X | Madam X/ Sonu |
| 1993 | Geetanjali | Anjali / Geeta |
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | |
| 1990 | Sheshnaag | Champa |
| 1989 | Bahurani | Madhuri / Malti |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhag Ki | Surajmukhi |
| 1989 | Ladaai | Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma |
| 1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | Aarti Saxena |
| 1988 | Akarshan | Self |
| 1987 | Apne Apne | Sharda Kapoor |
| 1986 | Musafir | Sarasawasti Pillai |
| 1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam | |
| 1984 | Utsav | Vasantsena |
| 1984 | Jhutha Sach | Alka |
| 1984 | Baazi | Mrs. Asha Sharma |
| 1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Shyamli |
| 1984 | Asha Jyoti | Jyoti |
| 1984 | Zameen Aasmaan | Kanchan Gupta |
| 1983 | Agar Tum Na Hote | Mrs. Purnima Mehra |
| 1983 | Nishaan | Rita |
| 1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye | Shakuntala |
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya | Bela |
| 1983 | Lady Tarzan | |
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo | Roopa |
| 1982 | Vijeta | |
| 1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar | Husna |
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Gauri |
| 1982 | Ghazab | Jamuna |
| 1982 | Jeevan Dhaara | Sangeeta |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan | Amiran/Umrao Jaan |
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Self |
| 1981 | Silsila | Chandni |
| 1981 | Yaarana | |
| 1981 | Khoon Aur Paani | Champa |
| 1981 | The Age of Vice | Supriya/Draupadi |
| 1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli | Moon-Moon Dhawan |
| 1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra | Daisy |
| 1981 | Sacred Golden Chain | Gayatri B. Prasad |
| 1981 | Baseraa | Purnima Kohli |
| 1981 | Ek Hi Bhool | Sadhana Shrivastav |
| 1981 | Todu Dongalu | |
| 1981 | The Tinkling of Anklets | Kajal |
| 1981 | Daasi | Tara |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat | Manju Dayal |
| 1980 | Ram Balram | Shobha |
| 1980 | Judaai | Gauri Singh |
| 1980 | Aanchal | Tulsi |
| 1980 | Fatakadi | |
| 1980 | Maang Bharo Sajana | Radha |
| 1980 | Kali Ghata | Rekha / Rashmi |
| 1980 | Neeyat | |
| 1980 | Jal Mahal | Namita |
| 1979 | Gol Maal | Self |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | Shanno |
| 1979 | Suhaag | Basanti |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman | Champa |
| 1979 | Do Shikaari | Sunita |
| 1979 | Ahinsa | Radha |
| 1979 | Kartavya | Neeta |
| 1979 | Prem Bandhan | Mahua |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Zohrabai |
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade | Dancer (Guest Appearance) |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand | Dhaniya |
| 1978 | Ghar | Aarti |
| 1978 | Karmayogi | Rekha |
| 1978 | Do Musafir | Bijli |
| 1978 | Sawan Ke Geet | Radha |
| 1978 | Rahu Ketu | Tulsi |
| 1978 | Bhola Bhala | Champa |
| 1978 | Muqaddar | Seema |
| 1977 | Alaap | Radhakumari (Radhiya) |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina | Chanda |
| 1977 | For Your Sake | Sarita |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Durga |
| 1977 | Saal Solvan Chadya | Wedding Entertainer |
| 1977 | Dildaar | Lata |
| 1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkar | Sheila |
| 1977 | Farishta Ya Qatil | |
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | Kiran |
| 1977 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Dancer |
| 1976 | Nagin | Sunita |
| 1976 | Do Anjaane | Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi |
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahatma | Mala |
| 1976 | Kabeela | Shobha |
| 1975 | Zorro | Rajkumari Rekha |
| 1975 | Dharmatma | Anu |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam | Basanti |
| 1975 | Aakraman | Sheetal |
| 1975 | Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja | |
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | |
| 1974 | Hawas | Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.." |
| 1973 | Namak Haraam | Shyama |
| 1973 | Khoon Khoon | Rekha |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Rekha |
| 1973 | Anokhi Ada | |
| 1973 | Double Cross | Rekha |
| 1973 | Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye | Janiya |
| 1973 | Keemat | Sudha |
| 1972 | Gora Aur Kala | Phoolwati |
| 1972 | Punishment | Tawaaif |
| 1972 | Raampur Ka Lakshman | Rekha Chaudhary |
| 1972 | Zameen Aasmaan | Kalpana |
| 1971 | Elaan | |
| 1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata | Sunita |
| 1970 | Sawan Bhadon | Chanda |
| 1969 | Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 | Mona |
| 1958 | Intiguttu | Child |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Age of Vice | Writer |