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
| Birth Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954-10-10 |
Movies
Krrish 4
as Sonia Mehra
2025
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
as Special Appearance
2018
Shamitabh
as Self
2015
Super Nani
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
2014
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
as Amrit Kaur
2010
Om Shanti Om
as Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
2007
Krrish
as Sonia Mehra
2006
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
as Mayuri
2006
Parineeta
as Moulin Rouge Singer
2005
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
2005
Koi... Mil Gaya
as Sonia Mehra
2003
Bhoot
as Sarita
2003
Dil Hai Tumhaara
as Saritaji
2002
Lajja
as Ramdulaari
2001
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
as Kamini Mathur
2001
Zubeidaa
as Mandira Devi
2001
Bulandi
as Lakshmi
2000
Mother
as Asha Britannia
1999
Qila
as Yamini
1998
Udaan
as Varsha Sahay
1997
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
as Mansi
1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
as Rasa Devi
1996
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
as Madam Maya
1996
Aurat Aurat Aurat
as Seeta Vajpayee
1996
Nishana
as Bharati
1995
Ab Insaf Hoga
as Jankidevi Prasad
1995
Madam X
as Madam X/ Sonu
1994
Geetanjali
as Anjali / Geeta
1993
1992
1992
Phool Bane Angaray
as Namrita Singh
1991
Sheshnaag
as Champa
1990
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
as Bharati Bhandari
1990
Bahurani
as Madhuri / Malti
1989
Bhrashtachar
as Bhavani Dutt
1989
Ladaai
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
1989
1989
Kasam Suhag Ki
as Surajmukhi
1989
Khoon Bhari Maang
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
1988
Biwi Ho To Aisi
as Shalu S. Bhandari
1988
Ek Naya Rishta
as Aarti Saxena
1988
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
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
as Jhansi Rani
1986
Janbaaz
as Special Appearance
1986
Sadaa Suhagan
as Laxmi
1986
Jaal
as Meenabai
1986
Musafir
as Sarasawasti Pillai
1986
Jhoothi
as Kalpana Srivastav
1985
Faasle
as Maya
1985
1985
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
1984
Agar Tum Na Hote
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
1983
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
as Shakuntala
1983
1983
Prem Tapasya
as Bela
1983
Nishaan
as Rita
1983
Raaste Pyar Ke
as Gauri
1982
1982
Deedar-E-Yaar
as Husna
1982
Ghazab
as Jamuna
1982
Apna Bana Lo
as Roopa
1982
Jeevan Dhaara
as Sangeeta
1982
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
Sacred Golden Chain
as Gayatri B. Prasad
1981
Khoon Aur Paani
as Champa
1981
Umrao Jaan
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
1981
Chehre Pe Chehra
as Daisy
1981
Kalyug
as Supriya/Draupadi
1981
1981
Saajan Ki Saheli
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
1981
1981
Baseraa
as Purnima Kohli
1981
Maang Bharo Sajana
as Radha
1980
Judaai
as Gauri Singh
1980
Aanchal
as Tulsi
1980
1980
Jal Mahal
as Namita
1980
Ram Balram
as Shobha
1980
1980
Khubsoorat
as Manju Dayal
1980
Kali Ghata
as Rekha / Rashmi
1980
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
1979
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
Ghar
as Aarti
1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Dhaniya
1978
Karmayogi
as Rekha
1978
Sawan Ke Geet
as Radha
1978
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
as Dancer
1977
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
Saal Solvan Chadya
as Wedding Entertainer
1977
Ram Bharose
as Kiran
1977
Kabeela
as Shobha
1976
Do Anjaane
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
1976
Nagin
as Sunita
1976
Aaj Ka Mahatma
as Mala
1976
Dharam Karam
as Basanti
1975
Zorro
as Rajkumari Rekha
1975
Aakraman
as Sheetal
1975
Dharmatma
as Anu
1975
1974
Hawas
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
1974
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
as Janiya
1973
Kahani Kismat Ki
as Rekha
1973
Namak Haraam
as Shyama
1973
1973
Khoon Khoon
as Rekha
1973
Double Cross
as Rekha
1973
Keemat
as Sudha
1973
Gora Aur Kala
as Phoolwati
1972
Punishment
as Tawaaif
1972
Raampur Ka Lakshman
as Rekha Chaudhary
1972
Zameen Aasmaan
as Kalpana
1972
1971
Haseenon Ka Devata
as Sunita
1971
Sawan Bhadon
as Chanda
1970
1969
Intiguttu
as Child
1958
Do Yaar
as Seema
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Movies
Kalyug
Writer
1981
