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

The Great Indian Kapil Show

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Rising Star

Om Shanti Om

Krrish

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love

Koi... Mil Gaya

Umrao Jaan

All Movies (156)

• Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se2018 · as Special Appearance
• Shamitabh2015 · as Self
• Super Nani2014 · as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
• Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites2010 · as Amrit Kaur
• Om Shanti Om2007 · as Self
• Krrish2006 · as Sonia Mehra
• Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana2006 · as Mayuri
• Parineeta2005 · as Moulin Rouge Singer
• Bachke Rehna Re Baba2005 · as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
• Koi... Mil Gaya2003 · as Sonia Mehra
• Bhoot2003 · as Sarita
• Dil Hai Tumhaara2002 · as Saritaji
• Lajja2001 · as Ramdulaari
• Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao2001 · as Kamini Mathur
• Zubeidaa2001 · as Mandira Devi
• Bulandi2000 · as Lakshmi
• Mother1999 · as Asha Britannia
• Qila1998 · as Yamini
• Udaan1997 · as Varsha Sahay
• Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love1997 · as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
• Aastha: In the Prison of Spring1997 · as Mansi
• Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi1996 · as Madam Maya
• Aurat Aurat Aurat1996 · as Seeta Vajpayee
• Nishana1995 · as Bharati
• Ab Insaf Hoga1995 · as Jankidevi Prasad
• Madam X1994 · as Madam X/ Sonu
• Geetanjali1993 · as Anjali / Geeta
• Waqt Ka Badshah1992
• Insaaf Ki Devi1992
• Phool Bane Angaray1991 · as Namrita Singh
• Sheshnaag1990 · as Champa
• Azaad Desh Ke Gulam1990 · as Bharati Bhandari
• Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai1990
• Bahurani1989 · as Madhuri / Malti
• Bhrashtachar1989 · as Bhavani Dutt
• Ladaai1989 · as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
• Souten Ki Beti1989 · as Mrs. Radha Verma
• Clerk1989
• Kasam Suhag Ki1989 · as Surajmukhi
• Khoon Bhari Maang1988 · as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
• Biwi Ho To Aisi1988 · as Shalu S. Bhandari
• Ek Naya Rishta1988 · as Aarti Saxena
• Akarshan1988 · as Self
• Ijaazat1987 · as Sudha
• Jaan Hatheli Pe1987 · as Geeta Verma
• Pyar Ki Jeet1987 · as Soni
• Sansar1987 · as Uma V. Sharma
• Apne Apne1987 · as Sharda Kapoor
• Khazana1987 · as Anita
• Living Legend - Raj Kapoor1986 · as Self
• Insaaf Ki Awaaz1986 · as Jhansi Rani
• Janbaaz1986 · as Special Appearance
• Locket1986 · as Shalu
• Sadaa Suhagan1986 · as Laxmi
• Jaal1986 · as Meenabai
• Musafir1986 · as Sarasawasti Pillai
• Jhoothi1985 · as Kalpana Srivastav
• Faasle1985 · as Maya
• Ram Tere Kitne Nam1985
• Jhutha Sach1984 · as Alka
• Utsav1984 · as Vasantsena
• Zameen Aasmaan1984 · as Kanchan Gupta
• Asha Jyoti1984 · as Jyoti
• Baazi1984 · as Mrs. Asha Sharma
• Maati Maangey Khoon1984 · as Shyamli
• Agar Tum Na Hote1983 · as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
• Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye1983 · as Shakuntala
• Lady Tarzan1983
• Prem Tapasya1983 · as Bela
• Nishaan1983 · as Rita
• Raaste Pyar Ke1982 · as Gauri
• Deedar-E-Yaar1982 · as Husna
• Ghazab1982 · as Jamuna
• Apna Bana Lo1982 · as Roopa
• Vijeta1982 · as Neelima Singh
• Jeevan Dhaara1982 · as Sangeeta
• Ek Hi Bhool1981 · as Sadhana Shrivastav
• Ghungroo Ki Awaaz1981 · as Kajal
• Silsila1981 · as Chandni
• Daasi1981 · as Tara
• Chashme Buddoor1981 · as Self
• Mangalsutra1981 · as Gayatri B. Prasad
• Khoon Aur Paani1981 · as Champa
• Umrao Jaan1981 · as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
• Chehre Pe Chehra1981 · as Daisy
• Kalyug1981 · as Supriya
• Todu Dongalu1981
• Saajan Ki Saheli1981 · as Moon-Moon Dhawan
• Baseraa1981 · as Purnima Kohli
• Maang Bharo Sajana1980 · as Radha
• Judaai1980 · as Gauri Singh
• Aanchal1980 · as Tulsi
• Neeyat1980
• Jal Mahal1980 · as Namita
• Ram Balram1980 · as Shobha
• Fatakadi1980
• Khubsoorat1980 · as Manju Dayal
• Kali Ghata1980 · as Rekha / Rashmi
• Ahinsa1979 · as Radha
• Suhaag1979 · as Basanti
• Mr. Natwarlal1979 · as Shanno
• Jaani Dushman1979 · as Champa
• Kartavya1979 · as Neeta
• Gol Maal1979 · as Self
• Prem Bandhan1979 · as Mahua
• Do Shikaari1979 · as Sunita
• Muqaddar Ka Sikandar1978 · as Zohrabai
• Do Musafir1978 · as Bijli
• Rahu Ketu1978 · as Tulsi
• Muqaddar1978 · as Seema
• Bhola Bhala1978 · as Champa
• Kasme Vaade1978 · as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
• Ganga Ki Saugand1978 · as Dhaniya
• Ghar1978 · as Aarti
• Karmayogi1978 · as Rekha
• Summer Rain1978 · as Radha
• Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein1977 · as Dancer
• Farishta Ya Qatil1977
• Chakkar Pe Chakkar1977 · as Sheila
• For Your Sake1977 · as Sarita
• Alaap1977 · as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
• Khoon Pasina1977 · as Chanda
• Immaan Dharam1977 · as Durga
• Saal Solvan Chadya1977 · as Wedding Entertainer
• Dildaar1977 · as Lata
• Ram Bharose1977 · as Kiran
• Kacha Chor1977
• Kabeela1976 · as Shobha
• Do Anjaane1976 · as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
• Nagin1976 · as Sunita
• Aaj Ka Mahatma1976 · as Mala
• Dharam Karam1975 · as Basanti
• Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja1975
• Zorro1975 · as Rajkumari Rekha
• Dharmatma1975 · as Anu
• Aakraman1975 · as Sheetal
• Woh Main Nahin1974
• Hawas1974 · as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
• Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye1973 · as Janiya
• Kahani Kismat Ki1973 · as Rekha
• Namak Haraam1973 · as Shyama
• Anokhi Ada1973
• Double Cross1973 · as Rekha
• Khoon Khoon1973 · as Rekha
• Keemat1973 · as Sudha
• Gora Aur Kala1972 · as Phoolwati
• Sazaa1972 · as Tawaaif
• Raampur Ka Lakshman1972 · as Rekha Chaudhary
• Ek Bechara1972
• Do Yaar1972 · as Seema
• Zameen Aasmaan1972 · as Kalpana
• Elaan1971
• Haseenon Ka Devata1971 · as Sunita
• Sawan Bhadon1970 · as Chanda
• Intiguttu1958 · as Child
• Krrish 4— · as Sonia Mehra

All TV Shows (3)

• The Great Indian Kapil Show2024 · as Self
• Rising Star2017 · as Self
• Comedy Nights with Kapil2013 · as Self