Rekha
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 10, 1954
- Birthplace
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Rekha (born Bhanurekha Ganesan; October 10, 1954) is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 180 films, primarily in Hindi cinema. After early appearances as a child artist in Telugu films and her lead debut in the Kannada film *Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999* (1969), she entered Hindi cinema as the lead in *Sawan Bhadon* (1970). Her credits in the 1970s include *Ghar* (1978) and *Muqaddar Ka Sikandar* (1978). In 1980, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the comedy *Khubsoorat*. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for portraying the titular role in *Umrao Jaan* (1981). Her film credits from this period also include *Silsila* (1981), *Kalyug* (1981), *Utsav* (1984), *Ijaazat* (1987), and *Khoon Bhari Maang* (1988), for which she won her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress. In later years, she appeared in titles including *Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi* (1996), *Aastha: In the Prison of Spring* (1997), *Zubeidaa* (2001), *Lajja* (2001), *Koi... Mil Gaya* (2003), and *Krrish* (2006).
Filmography
- Krrish 4
Krrish 4 TBA
as Sonia Mehra
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se 2018
as Special Appearance
Shamitabh 2015
as Self
Super Nani 2014
as Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites 2010
as Amrit Kaur
Om Shanti Om 2007
as Self
Krrish 2006
as Sonia Mehra
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana 2006
as Mayuri
Parineeta 2005
as Moulin Rouge Singer
Bachke Rehna Re Baba 2005
as Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
Koi... Mil Gaya 2003
as Sonia Mehra
Bhoot 2003
as Sarita
Dil Hai Tumhaara 2002
as Saritaji
Lajja 2001
as Ramdulaari
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao 2001
as Kamini Mathur
Zubeidaa 2001
as Mandira Devi
Bulandi 2000
as Lakshmi
Mother 1999
as Asha Britannia
Qila 1998
as Yamini
Udaan 1997
as Varsha Sahay
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love 1997
as Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring 1997
as Mansi
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi 1996
as Madam Maya
Aurat Aurat Aurat 1996
as Seeta Vajpayee
Nishana 1995
as Bharati
Ab Insaf Hoga 1995
as Jankidevi Prasad
Madam X 1994
as Madam X/ Sonu
Geetanjali 1993
as Anjali / Geeta
Waqt Ka Badshah 1992
Actor
Insaaf Ki Devi 1992
Actor
Phool Bane Angaray 1991
as Namrita Singh
Sheshnaag 1990
as Champa
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam 1990
as Bharati Bhandari
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai 1990
Actor
Bahurani 1989
as Madhuri / Malti
Bhrashtachar 1989
as Bhavani Dutt
Ladaai 1989
as Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Souten Ki Beti 1989
as Mrs. Radha Verma
Clerk 1989
Actor
Kasam Suhag Ki 1989
as Surajmukhi
Khoon Bhari Maang 1988
as Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Biwi Ho To Aisi 1988
as Shalu S. Bhandari
- Soorma Bhopali
Soorma Bhopali 1988
Actor
Ek Naya Rishta 1988
as Aarti Saxena
Akarshan 1988
as Self
Ijaazat 1987
as Sudha
Jaan Hatheli Pe 1987
as Geeta Verma
Pyar Ki Jeet 1987
as Soni
Sansar 1987
as Uma V. Sharma
Apne Apne 1987
as Sharda Kapoor
Khazana 1987
as Anita
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor 1986
as Self
Insaaf Ki Awaaz 1986
as Jhansi Rani
Janbaaz 1986
as Special Appearance
Locket 1986
as Shalu
Sadaa Suhagan 1986
as Laxmi
Jaal 1986
as Meenabai
- Musafir
Musafir 1986
as Sarasawasti Pillai
Jhoothi 1985
as Kalpana Srivastav
Faasle 1985
as Maya
Ram Tere Kitne Nam 1985
Actor
Jhutha Sach 1984
as Alka
Utsav 1984
as Vasantsena
Zameen Aasmaan 1984
as Kanchan Gupta
Asha Jyoti 1984
as Jyoti
Baazi 1984
as Mrs. Asha Sharma
Maati Maangey Khoon 1984
as Shyamli
Agar Tum Na Hote 1983
as Mrs. Purnima Mehra
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye 1983
as Shakuntala
Prem Tapasya 1983
as Bela
Nishaan 1983
as Rita
Raaste Pyar Ke 1982
as Gauri
Deedar-E-Yaar 1982
as Husna
Ghazab 1982
as Jamuna
Apna Bana Lo 1982
as Roopa
Vijeta 1982
as Neelima Singh
Jeevan Dhaara 1982
as Sangeeta
Ek Hi Bhool 1981
as Sadhana Shrivastav
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz 1981
as Kajal
Silsila 1981
as Chandni
Daasi 1981
as Tara
Chashme Buddoor 1981
as Self
Khoon Aur Paani 1981
as Champa
Mangalsutra 1981
as Gayatri B. Prasad
Umrao Jaan 1981
as Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Chehre Pe Chehra 1981
as Daisy
Kalyug 1981
as Supriya
Todu Dongalu 1981
Actor
Baseraa 1981
as Purnima Kohli
Saajan Ki Saheli 1980
as Moon-Moon Dhawan
Maang Bharo Sajana 1980
as Radha
Judaai 1980
as Gauri Singh
Aanchal 1980
as Tulsi
Neeyat 1980
Actor
Jal Mahal 1980
as Namita
Ram Balram 1980
as Shobha
Fatakadi 1980
Actor
Khubsoorat 1980
as Manju Dayal
Kali Ghata 1980
as Rekha / Rashmi
Ahinsa 1979
as Radha
Suhaag 1979
as Basanti
Mr. Natwarlal 1979
as Shanno
Jaani Dushman 1979
as Champa
Kartavya 1979
as Neeta
Gol Maal 1979
as Self
Prem Bandhan 1979
as Mahua
Do Shikaari 1979
as Sunita
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 1978
as Zohrabai
Do Musafir 1978
as Bijli
Rahu Ketu 1978
as Tulsi
Muqaddar 1978
as Seema
Bhola Bhala 1978
as Champa
Kasme Vaade 1978
as Dancer (Guest Appearance)
Ganga Ki Saugand 1978
as Dhaniya
Ghar 1978
as Aarti
Summer Rain 1978
as Radha
Karmayogi 1978
as Rekha
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 1977
as Dancer
Farishta Ya Qatil 1977
Actor
Chakkar Pe Chakkar 1977
as Sheila
For Your Sake 1977
as Sarita
Alaap 1977
as Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Khoon Pasina 1977
as Chanda
Immaan Dharam 1977
as Durga
Kacha Chor 1977
Actor
Ram Bharose 1977
as Kiran
Dildaar 1977
as Lata
Saal Solvan Chadya 1977
as Wedding Entertainer
Kabeela 1976
as Shobha
Do Anjaane 1976
as Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
Nagin 1976
as Sunita
Aaj Ka Mahatma 1976
as Mala
Dharam Karam 1975
as Basanti
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja 1975
Actor
Zorro 1975
as Rajkumari Rekha
Dharmatma 1975
as Anu
Aakraman 1975
as Sheetal
- Woh Main Nahin
Woh Main Nahin 1974
Actor
Hawas 1974
as Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye 1973
as Janiya
Kahani Kismat Ki 1973
as Rekha
Namak Haraam 1973
as Shyama
Anokhi Ada 1973
Actor
Keemat 1973
as Sudha
Khoon Khoon 1973
as Rekha
Double Cross 1973
as Rekha
Gora Aur Kala 1972
as Phoolwati
Sazaa 1972
as Tawaaif
Raampur Ka Lakshman 1972
as Rekha Chaudhary
Ek Bechara 1972
Actor
Do Yaar 1972
as Seema
Zameen Aasmaan 1972
as Kalpana
Elaan 1971
Actor
Haseenon Ka Devata 1971
as Sunita
Sawan Bhadon 1970
as Chanda
Operation Jackpotnalli C.I.D 999 1969
as Mona
Intiguttu 1958
as Child
Credits from TMDB.