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Rekha
Actor, WriterBorn October 10, 1954 (70 years)
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
| 2026 | Krrish 4 · as Sonia Mehra |
| 2024 | My Perfectt Husband (TV Series) · as Bharathi |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se... · as Special Appearance |
| 2018 | MLA · as Cast |
| 2014 | Super Nani · as Bharti Bhatia (chunni) |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 · as Sonia Mehra |
| 2010 | Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites · as Amrit Kaur |
| 2006 | Yatra · as Lajwanti 'lajjo' 'miss Lisa' |
| 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 | Censor · as Ms. Shrivastav (censor Board Member) |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa · as Mandira Devi |
| 2000 | Bulandi · as Lakshmi |
| 1999 | Mother · as Asha Britannia |
| 1998 | Qila · as Yamini |
| 1997 | Udaan · as Varsha Sahay |
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring · as Mansi |
| 1996 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love · as Rasa Devi, Teacher Of The Kama Sutra |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi · as Madam Maya |
| 1995 | Nishana · as Bharati |
| 1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga · as Jankidevi Prasad |
| 1994 | Madam X · as Madam X/ Sonu |
| 1993 | Geetanjali · as Anjali / Geeta |
| 1992 | |
| 1992 | |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray · as Namrita Singh |
| 1991 | Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi · as Professor Radha |
| 1990 | |
| 1990 | Sheshnaag · as Champa |
| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam · as Bharati Bhandari |
| 1990 | Amiri Garibi · as Sona |
| 1989 | |
| 1989 | Bhrashtachar · as Bhavani Dutt |
| 1989 | Ladaai · as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma |
| 1989 | Souten Ki Beti · as Radha S. Verma |
| 1989 | |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhag Ki · as Surajmukhi |
| 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi · as Shalu S. Bhandari |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang · as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti |
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali · as Drunk Woman (sp Appearance) |
| 1988 | Waaris · as Dubbing Artiste. |
| 1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe · as Geeta Verma |
| 1987 | Permission · as Sudha |
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet · as Soni |
| 1987 | Sansar · as Uma V. Sharma |
| 1987 | Khazana · as Anita |
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz · as Jhansi Rani |
| 1986 | Sadaa Suhagan · as Laxmi |
| 1986 | Janbaaz · as Special Appearance |
| 1986 | Aakhree Raasta · as Dubbing Artsite |
| 1986 | Locket · as Shalu |
| 1986 | Jaal · as Meenabai |
| 1986 | Musafir · as Sarasawasti Pillai |
| 1985 | Faasle · as Maya |
| 1985 | Jhoothi · as Kalpana Srivastav |
| 1985 | |
| 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 | |
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya · as Bela |
| 1983 | Nishaan · as Rita |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar · as Husna |
| 1982 | Ghazab · as Jamuna |
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo · as Roopa |
| 1982 | Jeevan Dhaara · as Sangeeta |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | Ek Hi Bhool · as Sadhana Shrivastav |
| 1981 | Ghungroo Ki Awaaz · as Kajal |
| 1981 | Baseraa · as Purnima Kohli |
| 1981 | Silsila · as Chandni |
| 1981 | Daasi · as Tara |
| 1981 | Khoon Aur Paani · as Champa |
| 1981 | Mangalsutra · as Gayatri B. Prasad |
| 1981 | Kalyug · as Supriya/draupadi |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan · as Amiran/umrao Jaan |
| 1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra · as Daisy |
| 1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli · as Moon-Moon Dhawan |
| 1980 | Ram Balram · as Shobha |
| 1980 | Maang Bharo Sajana · as Radha |
| 1980 | Judaai · as Gauri Singh |
| 1980 | Aanchal · as Tulsi |
| 1980 | |
| 1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala · as Courtesan (special Appearance) |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat · as Manju Dayal |
| 1980 | Kali Ghata · as Rekha / Rashmi |
| 1979 | Ahinsa · as Radha |
| 1979 | Do Shikari · as Sunita |
| 1979 | Suhaag · as Basanti |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal · as Shanno |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman · as Champa |
| 1979 | Kartavya · as Neeta |
| 1979 | Muqabla · as Qawwali Singer |
| 1979 | Prem Bandhan · as Mahua |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar · as Zohrabai |
| 1978 | Bhola Bhala · as Champa |
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade · as Dancer (guest Appearance) |
| 1978 | Aakhri Daku · as Cast |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand · as Dhaniya |
| 1978 | Ghar · as Aarti |
| 1977 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein · as Dancer |
| 1977 | |
| 1977 | Aap Ki Khatir · as Sarita |
| 1977 | Alaap · as Radhakumari (radhiya) |
| 1977 | Babruvahana · as Cast |
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina · as Chanda |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam · as Durga |
| 1977 | Kacha Chor · as Ashadevi |
| 1977 | Dildaar · as Lata |
| 1976 | Kabeela · as Shobha |
| 1976 | Do Anjaane · as Rekha Roy/sunita Devi |
| 1976 | Nagin · as Sunita |
| 1976 | Suntan · as Sarita |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam · as Basanti |
| 1975 | Zorro · as Rajkumari Rekha |
| 1975 | Dharmatma · as Anu |
| 1975 | Aakraman · as Sheetal |
| 1975 | Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja · as Cast |
| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Hawas · as Guest Apperance In Song "aao Yaaro Gao.." |
| 1974 | Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye · as Janiya |
| 1973 | Namak Haraam · as Shyama |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | Keemat · as Sudha |
| 1973 | Mehmaan · as Sheela |
| 1972 | Gora Aur Kala · as Phoolwati |
| 1972 | Raampur Ka Lakshman · as Rekha Chaudhary |
| 1972 | Ek Bechara · as Kavita |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata · as Sunita |
| 1970 | Sawan Bhadon · as Chanda |
| 1969 | Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 · as Mona |
| 1968 | Goa Dalli CID 999 · as Cast |
| 1966 | Rangula Ratnam · as Cast |
| 1958 | Intiguttu · as Child |