Rekha
ActingBhanurekha 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
Filmography — Acting
Om Shanti Om
Self
Krrish
Sonia Mehra
Koi... Mil Gaya
Sonia Mehra
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Saritaji
Lajja
Ramdulaari
Shamitabh
Self
Janbaaz
Special Appearance
Krrish 4
Sonia Mehra
Zubeidaa
Mandira Devi
Bhoot
Sarita
Ladaai
Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Vijeta
Neelima Singh
Kalyug
Supriya
Sheshnaag
Champa
Umrao Jaan
Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Parineeta
Moulin Rouge Singer
Utsav
Vasantsena
Gol Maal
Self
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Shalu S. Bhandari
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Mansi
Udaan
Varsha Sahay
Khubsoorat
Manju Dayal
Dharmatma
Anu
Khoon Pasina
Chanda
Ghazab
Jamuna
Suhaag
Basanti
Zorro
Rajkumari Rekha
Nagin
Sunita
Ram Balram
Shobha
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Special Appearance
Khoon Aur Paani
Champa
Silsila
Chandni
Jaani Dushman
Champa
Farishta Ya Qatil
Ram Bharose
Kiran
Phool Bane Angaray
Namrita Singh
Immaan Dharam
Durga
Baseraa
Purnima Kohli
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Zohrabai
Rahu Ketu
Tulsi
Deedar-E-Yaar
Husna
Bulandi
Lakshmi
Khoon Bhari Maang
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Alaap
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Bahurani
Madhuri / Malti
Sansar
Uma V. Sharma
Ijaazat
Sudha
Elaan
Jhoothi
Kalpana Srivastav
Sazaa
Tawaaif
Baazi
Mrs. Asha Sharma
Keemat
Sudha
Namak Haraam
Shyama
Apne Apne
Sharda Kapoor
Akarshan
Self
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Madam Maya
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Apna Bana Lo
Roopa
Ghar
Aarti
Judaai
Gauri Singh
Ganga Ki Saugand
Dhaniya
Do Anjaane
Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
Nishaan
Rita
Aanchal
Tulsi
Mr. Natwarlal
Shanno
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Kamini Mathur
Qila
Yamini
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Janiya
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Jhansi Rani
Kali Ghata
Rekha / Rashmi
Super Nani
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Double Cross
Rekha
Ek Hi Bhool
Sadhana Shrivastav
Muqaddar
Seema
Jhutha Sach
Alka
Clerk
Daasi
Tara
Asha Jyoti
Jyoti
Khazana
Anita
Sawan Bhadon
Chanda
Kartavya
Neeta
Saajan Ki Saheli
Moon-Moon Dhawan
Aakraman
Sheetal
Kacha Chor
Locket
Shalu
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Amrit Kaur
Do Shikaari
Sunita
Mangalsutra
Gayatri B. Prasad
Ab Insaf Hoga
Jankidevi Prasad
Woh Main Nahin
Bhrashtachar
Bhavani Dutt
Souten Ki Beti
Mrs. Radha Verma
For Your Sake
Sarita
Karmayogi
Rekha
Neeyat
Gora Aur Kala
Phoolwati
Jaal
Meenabai
Kasme Vaade
Dancer (Guest Appearance)
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
Chashme Buddoor
Self
Kasam Suhag Ki
Surajmukhi
Prem Tapasya
Bela
Sadaa Suhagan
Laxmi
Jeevan Dhaara
Sangeeta
Faasle
Maya
Hawas
Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
Agar Tum Na Hote
Mrs. Purnima Mehra
Prem Bandhan
Mahua
Mother
Asha Britannia
Kabeela
Shobha
Ahinsa
Radha
Madam X
Madam X/ Sonu
Pyar Ki Jeet
Soni
Dharam Karam
Basanti
Lady Tarzan
Waqt Ka Badshah
Anokhi Ada
Nishana
Bharati
Maang Bharo Sajana
Radha
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Dancer
Do Musafir
Bijli
Dildaar
Lata
Insaaf Ki Devi
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Rekha Chaudhary
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Shakuntala
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Bharati Bhandari
Ek Bechara
Geetanjali
Anjali / Geeta
Intiguttu
Child
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Seeta Vajpayee
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Mayuri
Khoon Khoon
Rekha
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
Kajal
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Geeta Verma
Raaste Pyar Ke
Gauri
Saal Solvan Chadya
Wedding Entertainer
Fatakadi
Musafir
Sarasawasti Pillai
Chehre Pe Chehra
Daisy
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Kahani Kismat Ki
Rekha
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
Zameen Aasmaan
Kanchan Gupta
Zameen Aasmaan
Kalpana
Do Yaar
Seema
Jal Mahal
Namita
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Mala
Maati Maangey Khoon
Shyamli
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Sheila
Ek Naya Rishta
Aarti Saxena
Bhola Bhala
Champa
Haseenon Ka Devata
Sunita
Todu Dongalu
Summer Rain
Radha