Rekha

Known For: Acting
Born: October 10, 1954
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Filmography

The Great Indian Kapil Show

2024 · Self

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

2018 · Special Appearance

Rising Star

2017 · Self

Shamitabh

2015 · Self

Super Nani

2014 · Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)

Comedy Nights with Kapil

2013 · Self

Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites

2010 · Amrit Kaur

Om Shanti Om

2007 · Self

Krrish

2006 · Sonia Mehra

Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana

2006 · Mayuri

Parineeta

2005 · Moulin Rouge Singer

Bachke Rehna Re Baba

2005 · Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet

Koi... Mil Gaya

2003 · Sonia Mehra

Bhoot

2003 · Sarita

Dil Hai Tumhaara

2002 · Saritaji

Lajja

2001 · Ramdulaari

Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao

2001 · Kamini Mathur

Zubeidaa

2001 · Mandira Devi

Bulandi

2000 · Lakshmi

Mother

1999 · Asha Britannia

Qila

1998 · Yamini

Udaan

1997 · Varsha Sahay

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

1997 · Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra

Aastha: In the Prison of Spring

1997 · Mansi

Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi

1996 · Madam Maya

Aurat Aurat Aurat

1996 · Seeta Vajpayee

Nishana

1995 · Bharati

Ab Insaf Hoga

1995 · Jankidevi Prasad

Madam X

1994 · Madam X/ Sonu

Geetanjali

1993 · Anjali / Geeta

Waqt Ka Badshah

1992

Insaaf Ki Devi

1992

Phool Bane Angaray

1991 · Namrita Singh

Sheshnaag

1990 · Champa

Azaad Desh Ke Gulam

1990 · Bharati Bhandari

Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai

1990

Bahurani

1989 · Madhuri / Malti

Bhrashtachar

1989 · Bhavani Dutt

Ladaai

1989 · Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma

Souten Ki Beti

1989 · Mrs. Radha Verma

Clerk

1989

Kasam Suhag Ki

1989 · Surajmukhi

Khoon Bhari Maang

1988 · Aarti Saxena / Jyoti

Biwi Ho To Aisi

1988 · Shalu S. Bhandari

Ek Naya Rishta

1988 · Aarti Saxena

Akarshan

1988 · Self

Ijaazat

1987 · Sudha

Jaan Hatheli Pe

1987 · Geeta Verma

Pyar Ki Jeet

1987 · Soni

Sansar

1987 · Uma V. Sharma

Apne Apne

1987 · Sharda Kapoor

Khazana

1987 · Anita

Living Legend - Raj Kapoor

1986 · Self

Insaaf Ki Awaaz

1986 · Jhansi Rani

Janbaaz

1986 · Special Appearance

Locket

1986 · Shalu

Sadaa Suhagan

1986 · Laxmi

Jaal

1986 · Meenabai

Musafir

1986 · Sarasawasti Pillai

Jhoothi

1985 · Kalpana Srivastav

Faasle

1985 · Maya

Ram Tere Kitne Nam

1985

Jhutha Sach

1984 · Alka

Utsav

1984 · Vasantsena

Zameen Aasmaan

1984 · Kanchan Gupta

Asha Jyoti

1984 · Jyoti

Baazi

1984 · Mrs. Asha Sharma

Maati Maangey Khoon

1984 · Shyamli

Agar Tum Na Hote

1983 · Mrs. Purnima Mehra

Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye

1983 · Shakuntala

Lady Tarzan

1983

Prem Tapasya

1983 · Bela

Nishaan

1983 · Rita

Raaste Pyar Ke

1982 · Gauri

Deedar-E-Yaar

1982 · Husna

Ghazab

1982 · Jamuna

Apna Bana Lo

1982 · Roopa

Vijeta

1982 · Neelima Singh

Jeevan Dhaara

1982 · Sangeeta

Ek Hi Bhool

1981 · Sadhana Shrivastav

Ghungroo Ki Awaaz

1981 · Kajal

Silsila

1981 · Chandni

Daasi

1981 · Tara

Chashme Buddoor

1981 · Self

Mangalsutra

1981 · Gayatri B. Prasad

Khoon Aur Paani

1981 · Champa

Umrao Jaan

1981 · Amiran/Umrao Jaan

Chehre Pe Chehra

1981 · Daisy

Kalyug

1981 · Supriya

Todu Dongalu

1981

Saajan Ki Saheli

1981 · Moon-Moon Dhawan

Baseraa

1981 · Purnima Kohli

Maang Bharo Sajana

1980 · Radha

Judaai

1980 · Gauri Singh

Aanchal

1980 · Tulsi

Neeyat

1980

Jal Mahal

1980 · Namita

Ram Balram

1980 · Shobha

Fatakadi

1980

Khubsoorat

1980 · Manju Dayal

Kali Ghata

1980 · Rekha / Rashmi

Ahinsa

1979 · Radha

Suhaag

1979 · Basanti

Mr. Natwarlal

1979 · Shanno

Jaani Dushman

1979 · Champa

Kartavya

1979 · Neeta

Gol Maal

1979 · Self

Prem Bandhan

1979 · Mahua

Do Shikaari

1979 · Sunita

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

1978 · Zohrabai

Do Musafir

1978 · Bijli

Rahu Ketu

1978 · Tulsi

Muqaddar

1978 · Seema

Bhola Bhala

1978 · Champa

Kasme Vaade

1978 · Dancer (Guest Appearance)

Ganga Ki Saugand

1978 · Dhaniya

Ghar

1978 · Aarti

Karmayogi

1978 · Rekha

Summer Rain

1978 · Radha

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

1977 · Dancer

Farishta Ya Qatil

1977

Chakkar Pe Chakkar

1977 · Sheila

For Your Sake

1977 · Sarita

Alaap

1977 · Radhakumari (Radhiya)

Khoon Pasina

1977 · Chanda

Immaan Dharam

1977 · Durga

Saal Solvan Chadya

1977 · Wedding Entertainer

Dildaar

1977 · Lata

Ram Bharose

1977 · Kiran

Kacha Chor

1977

Kabeela

1976 · Shobha

Do Anjaane

1976 · Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi

Nagin

1976 · Sunita

Aaj Ka Mahatma

1976 · Mala

Dharam Karam

1975 · Basanti

Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja

1975

Zorro

1975 · Rajkumari Rekha

Dharmatma

1975 · Anu

Aakraman

1975 · Sheetal

Woh Main Nahin

1974

Hawas

1974 · Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."

Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye

1973 · Janiya

Kahani Kismat Ki

1973 · Rekha

Namak Haraam

1973 · Shyama

Anokhi Ada

1973

Double Cross

1973 · Rekha

Khoon Khoon

1973 · Rekha

Keemat

1973 · Sudha

Gora Aur Kala

1972 · Phoolwati

Sazaa

1972 · Tawaaif

Raampur Ka Lakshman

1972 · Rekha Chaudhary

Ek Bechara

1972

Do Yaar

1972 · Seema

Zameen Aasmaan

1972 · Kalpana

Elaan

1971

Haseenon Ka Devata

1971 · Sunita

Sawan Bhadon

1970 · Chanda

Intiguttu

1958 · Child

Krrish 4

— · Sonia Mehra

Rekha · Virelixia