Rekha
Acting • Born 1954-10-10
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.
Filmography
158 credits
Do Shikaari
Movie • 1979
Sunita
Chehre Pe Chehra
Movie • 1981
Daisy
Double Cross
Movie • 1973
Rekha
Mangalsutra
Movie • 1981
Gayatri B. Prasad
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Movie • 1990
Madam X
Movie • 1994
Madam X/ Sonu
Ladaai
Movie • 1989
Public Prosecutor Shakuntala Verma
Koi... Mil Gaya
Movie • 2003
Sonia Mehra
Zameen Aasmaan
Movie • 1972
Kalpana
Krrish
Movie • 2006
Sonia Mehra
Insaaf Ki Devi
Movie • 1992
Silsila
Movie • 1981
Chandni
Kabeela
Movie • 1976
Shobha
Karmayogi
Movie • 1978
Rekha
Khubsoorat
Movie • 1980
Manju Dayal
Ahinsa
Movie • 1979
Radha
Saal Solvan Chadya
Movie • 1977
Wedding Entertainer
Mr. Natwarlal
Movie • 1979
Shanno
Maati Maangey Khoon
Movie • 1984
Shyamli
Dildaar
Movie • 1977
Lata
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Movie • 1978
Zohrabai
Umrao Jaan
Movie • 1981
Amiran/Umrao Jaan
Saajan Ki Saheli
Movie • 1981
Moon-Moon Dhawan
Lajja
Movie • 2001
Ramdulaari
Musafir
Movie • 1986
Sarasawasti Pillai
Ram Balram
Movie • 1980
Shobha
Pyar Ki Jeet
Movie • 1987
Soni
Haseenon Ka Devata
Movie • 1971
Sunita
Khoon Aur Paani
Movie • 1981
Champa
Bhoot
Movie • 2003
Sarita
Dharmatma
Movie • 1975
Anu
Rahu Ketu
Movie • 1978
Tulsi
Khoon Pasina
Movie • 1977
Chanda
Khoon Bhari Maang
Movie • 1988
Aarti Saxena / Jyoti
Geetanjali
Movie • 1993
Anjali / Geeta
Bachke Rehna Re Baba
Movie • 2005
Rukmini / Richa / Gurpreet
Baazi
Movie • 1984
Mrs. Asha Sharma
Jhutha Sach
Movie • 1984
Alka
Ijaazat
Movie • 1987
Sudha
Do Yaar
Movie • 1972
Seema
Dharam Karam
Movie • 1975
Basanti
Bulandi
Movie • 2000
Lakshmi
Suhaag
Movie • 1979
Basanti
Chashme Buddoor
Movie • 1981
Self
Parineeta
Movie • 2005
Moulin Rouge Singer
Hawas
Movie • 1974
Guest apperance in song "Aao Yaaro Gao.."
Aastha: In the Prison of Spring
Movie • 1997
Mansi
Jhoothi
Movie • 1985
Kalpana Srivastav
Aaj Ka Mahatma
Movie • 1976
Mala
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja
Movie • 1975
Sawan Bhadon
Movie • 1970
Chanda
Alaap
Movie • 1977
Radhakumari (Radhiya)
Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Movie • 1973
Janiya
Todu Dongalu
Movie • 1981
Nagin
Movie • 1976
Sunita
Gora Aur Kala
Movie • 1972
Phoolwati
Apna Bana Lo
Movie • 1982
Roopa
Apne Apne
Movie • 1987
Sharda Kapoor
Ek Naya Rishta
Movie • 1988
Aarti Saxena
Asha Jyoti
Movie • 1984
Jyoti
Super Nani
Movie • 2014
Bharti Bhatia (Chunni)
Lady Tarzan
Movie • 1983
Sazaa
Movie • 1972
Tawaaif
Khoon Khoon
Movie • 1973
Rekha
Nishana
Movie • 1995
Bharati
Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
Movie • 2010
Amrit Kaur
Om Shanti Om
Movie • 2007
Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
Shamitabh
Movie • 2015
Self
For Your Sake
Movie • 1977
Sarita
Intiguttu
Movie • 1958
Child
Raaste Pyar Ke
Movie • 1982
Gauri
Locket
Movie • 1986
Shalu
Immaan Dharam
Movie • 1977
Durga
Ghazab
Movie • 1982
Jamuna
Utsav
Movie • 1984
Vasantsena
Woh Main Nahin
Movie • 1974
Vijeta
Movie • 1982
Neelima Singh
Akarshan
Movie • 1988
Self
Agar Tum Na Hote
Movie • 1983
Mrs. Purnima Mehra
Elaan
Movie • 1971
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Movie • 2002
Saritaji
Do Anjaane
Movie • 1976
Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi
Zubeidaa
Movie • 2001
Mandira Devi
Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi
Movie • 1996
Madam Maya
Kudiyon Ka hai Zamaana
Movie • 2006
Mayuri
Qila
Movie • 1998
Yamini
Janbaaz
Movie • 1986
Special Appearance
Keemat
Movie • 1973
Sudha
Nishaan
Movie • 1983
Rita
Gol Maal
Movie • 1979
Self
Sheshnaag
Movie • 1990
Champa
Jaani Dushman
Movie • 1979
Champa
Ghungroo Ki Awaaz
Movie • 1981
Kajal
Sadaa Suhagan
Movie • 1986
Laxmi
Phool Bane Angaray
Movie • 1991
Namrita Singh
Jaal
Movie • 1986
Meenabai
Kali Ghata
Movie • 1980
Rekha / Rashmi
Kartavya
Movie • 1979
Neeta
Kahani Kismat Ki
Movie • 1973
Rekha
Ganga Ki Saugand
Movie • 1978
Dhaniya
Kalyug
Movie • 1981
Supriya
Do Musafir
Movie • 1978
Bijli
Zameen Aasmaan
Movie • 1984
Kanchan Gupta
Udaan
Movie • 1997
Varsha Sahay
Namak Haraam
Movie • 1973
Shyama
Aakraman
Movie • 1975
Sheetal
Aanchal
Movie • 1980
Tulsi
Prem Bandhan
Movie • 1979
Mahua
Bhola Bhala
Movie • 1978
Champa
Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao
Movie • 2001
Kamini Mathur
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Movie • 2018
Special Appearance
Faasle
Movie • 1985
Maya
Zorro
Movie • 1975
Rajkumari Rekha
Chakkar Pe Chakkar
Movie • 1977
Sheila
Baseraa
Movie • 1981
Purnima Kohli
Ghar
Movie • 1978
Aarti
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
Movie • 1990
Bharati Bhandari
Ab Insaf Hoga
Movie • 1995
Jankidevi Prasad
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Movie • 1997
Rasa Devi, teacher of the Kama Sutra
Neeyat
Movie • 1980
Farishta Ya Qatil
Movie • 1977
Biwi Ho To Aisi
Movie • 1988
Shalu S. Bhandari
Bhrashtachar
Movie • 1989
Bhavani Dutt
Bahurani
Movie • 1989
Madhuri / Malti
Muqaddar
Movie • 1978
Seema
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Movie • 1986
Jhansi Rani
Clerk
Movie • 1989
Daasi
Movie • 1981
Tara
Fatakadi
Movie • 1980
Waqt Ka Badshah
Movie • 1992
Kasam Suhag Ki
Movie • 1989
Surajmukhi
Judaai
Movie • 1980
Gauri Singh
Sansar
Movie • 1987
Uma V. Sharma
Jal Mahal
Movie • 1980
Namita
Jeevan Dhaara
Movie • 1982
Sangeeta
Summer Rain
Movie • 1978
Radha
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Movie • 1996
Seeta Vajpayee
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Movie • 1985
Ram Bharose
Movie • 1977
Kiran
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Movie • 1977
Dancer
Maang Bharo Sajana
Movie • 1980
Radha
Ek Hi Bhool
Movie • 1981
Sadhana Shrivastav
Mother
Movie • 1999
Asha Britannia
Jaan Hatheli Pe
Movie • 1987
Geeta Verma
Prem Tapasya
Movie • 1983
Bela
Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye
Movie • 1983
Shakuntala
Anokhi Ada
Movie • 1973
Raampur Ka Lakshman
Movie • 1972
Rekha Chaudhary
Kasme Vaade
Movie • 1978
Dancer (Guest Appearance)
Deedar-E-Yaar
Movie • 1982
Husna
Khazana
Movie • 1987
Anita
Kacha Chor
Movie • 1977
Souten Ki Beti
Movie • 1989
Mrs. Radha Verma
Ek Bechara
Movie • 1972
Krrish 4
Movie
Sonia Mehra
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV • 2013
Self
Rising Star
TV • 2017
Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
TV • 2024
Self