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.
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Full filmography
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Rising Star (2017) as Self
- Krrish (2006) as Sonia Mehra
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self
- Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
- Farishta Ya Qatil (1977)
- Koi... Mil Gaya (2003) as Sonia Mehra
- Krrish 4 as Sonia Mehra
- Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) as Saritaji
- Umrao Jaan (1981) as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
- Parineeta (2005) as Moulin Rouge Singer
- Bhoot (2003) as Sarita
- Aastha: In the Prison of Spring (1997) as Mansi
- Gol Maal (1979) as Self
- Shamitabh (2015) as Self
- Janbaaz (1986) as Special Appearance
- Bulandi (2000) as Lakshmi
- Zorro (1975) as Rajkumari Rekha
- Zubeidaa (2001) as Mandira Devi
- Alaap (1977) as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
- Lajja (2001) as Ramdulaari
- Kalyug (1981) as Supriya
- Jaani Dushman (1979) as Champa