Rekhā biography
Rekhā is an Indian actress, born on 10 October 1954 in Chennai.
Rekhā's screen career began in 1958 with Inti Guttu.
Rekhā has 189 screen credits in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Bigg Boss 15 (2021), Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018), Shamitabh (2015).
Rekhā is best known for Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat, Silsila, Kalyug.
Honours include Padma Shri in arts, National Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Also known as
- Bhanurekha, Bhanurekha Ganesan, Rekhaji, Baby Bhanurekha
- Born
- 10 October 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Politician, Playback singer, Musician, Actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1958 to present
- Known for
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat, Silsila, Kalyug, Khoon Bhari Maang, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
- National Film Award for Best Actress
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Screen Award for Best Villain
- Style Diva of the Year
Rekhā filmography
189 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 15 | Vishwa Suntree | Reality show | |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Special appearance in "Rafta Rafta Medley" | Cameo appearance | |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Hindi | ||
| 2014 | Super Nani | Bharti Bhatia | ||
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | Sonia Mehra | ||
| 2010 | Sadiyaan | Amrit | ||
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Yatra | Lajwanti | ||
| 2006 | Krrish | Sonia S. Mehra | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2006 | Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana | Mayuri | ||
| 2005 | Parineeta | Moulin Rouge singer in the song "Kaisi Paheli Zindagaani" | Special appearance | |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Rukmini/Richa/Gurpreet | ||
| 2003 | Koi... Mil Gaya | Sonia Mehra | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2003 | Bhoot | Sarita | ||
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | Saritaji | ||
| 2001 | Lajja | Ramdulaari | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2001 | Mujhe Meri Biwi Se Bachaao | Kamini Mathur | ||
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Maharani Mandira Devi | ||
| 2001 | Censor | Ms. Shrivastav | ||
| 2000 | Bulandi | Lakshmi | ||
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Sharda | ||
| 1999 | Mother | Asha Britannia | ||
| 1998 | Qila | Yamini | ||
| 1997 | Udaan | Varsha Sahay |
Show all 189 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Aastha: In the Prison of Spring | Mansi | ||
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | Sita Vajpai | Delayed release | |
| 1996 | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Maya | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1996 | Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love | Rasa Devi (Teacher) | ||
| 1995 | Nishana | Bharti | ||
| 1995 | Ab Insaf Hoga | Jankidevi Prasad | ||
| 1994 | Madam X | Madam X/Sonu | Double role | |
| 1993 | Geetanjali | Anjali Mehra/Geeta Bhardwaj | ||
| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi | Sadhana Verma | ||
| 1991 | Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi | Professor Radha | ||
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Namrata Singh | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Sharda Dayal Sharma | ||
| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam | Bharti Bhandari | ||
| 1990 | Amiri Garibi | Sona | ||
| 1990 | Sheshnaag | Champa | ||
| 1990 | Aag Ka Darya | Unreleased film | ||
| 1989 | Bahurani | Madhuri/Malti Chaudhary | ||
| 1989 | Ladaai | Shakuntala Verma | ||
| 1989 | Kasam Suhaag Ki | Surajmukhi/Shama | ||
| 1989 | Souten Ki Beti | Radha S. Verma | ||
| 1989 | Clerk | Mrs. Sneh Kapoor | ||
| 1989 | Bhrashtachar | Bhavani | ||
| 1988 | Ek Naya Rishta | Aarti Saxena | ||
| 1988 | Soorma Bhopali | Cameo | ||
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Aarti Verma/Jyoti | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1988 | Biwi Ho To Aisi | Shalu Mehra | ||
| 1988 | Waaris | Paramjeet "Paro" | ||
| 1988 | Akarshan | Cameo | ||
| 1987 | Sansar | Uma Sharma | ||
| 1987 | Pyar Ki Jeet | Soni | ||
| 1987 | Khazana | Anita Mathur | ||
| 1987 | Jaan Hatheli Pe | Geeta Verma | ||
| 1987 | Ijaazat | Sudha | ||
| 1987 | Apne Apne | Sharda Kapoor | ||
| 1986 | Locket | Shalu | ||
| 1986 | Jaal | Amita S. Singh / Meenabai | ||
| 1986 | Insaaf Ki Awaaz | Inspector Jhansi Rani | ||
| 1986 | Sadaa Suhagan | Laxmi | ||
| 1986 | Musafir | Saraswati Pillai | ||
| 1986 | Janbaaz | Opera singer | Special appearance | |
| 1986 | Aakhree Raasta | Vinita Bhatnagar | ||
| 1985 | Jhoothi | Kalpana Srivastav | ||
| 1985 | Faasle | Maya | ||
| 1985 | Ram Tere Kitne Nam | Mrs. Radha Aloknath Gupta | ||
| 1984 | Zameen Aasmaan | Kanchan gupta | ||
| 1984 | Utsav | Vasantsena | ||
| 1984 | Jhootha Sach | Hindi | ||
| 1984 | Bindiya Chamkegi | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Baazi | Asha | ||
| 1984 | Asha Jyoti | Asha | ||
| 1984 | Maati Maangey Khoon | Shyamlee (Courtesan) | ||
| 1984 | Jhutha Sach | Alka | ||
| 1983 | Ek Naya Rishta | |||
| 1983 | Nishaan | Rita | ||
| 1983 | Agar Tum Na Hote | Purnima Mehra/Radha Bedi | Double role | |
| 1983 | Rekha's Mind and Body Temple | |||
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya | Bela | ||
| 1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye | Shakuntala | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1982 | Vijeta | Neelima | ||
| 1982 | Jeevan Dhaara | Sangeeta Shrivastav | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1982 | Ghazab | Jamuna | ||
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Gauri | ||
| 1982 | Mehndi Rang Layegi | Kalpana | ||
| 1982 | Deedar-E-Yaar | Husna | ||
| 1982 | Apna Bana Lo | Roopadevi | ||
| 1981 | Kalyug | Supriya | ||
| 1981 | Daasi | Tara | ||
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan | Amiran/Umrao Jaan | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 1981 | Silsila | Chandni | ||
| 1981 | Ek Hi Bhool | Sadhana Srivastav | ||
| 1981 | Chehre Pe Chehra | Daisy | ||
| 1981 | Baseraa | Purnima Kohli (Nima) | ||
| 1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli | Moon-Moon Dhawan | ||
| 1981 | Mangalsutra | Gayatri B. Prasad | ||
| 1981 | Khoon Aur Paani | Champa | ||
| 1981 | Ghungroo Ki Awaaz | Kajal/Kiran Gomes/Rani | ||
| 1980 | Agreement | Mala Mathur | ||
| 1980 | Ram Balram | Shobha | ||
| 1980 | Neeyat | Rekha | ||
| 1980 | Maang Bharo Sajana | Radha | ||
| 1980 | Khubsoorat | Manju Dayal | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1980 | Kali Ghata | Rekha/Rashmi | Double role | |
| 1980 | Judaai | Gauri | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1980 | Aanchal | Tulsi | ||
| 1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala | Courtesan | Special appearance | |
| 1980 | Jal Mahal | Namita/Gayatri Devi/Rekha | ||
| 1979 | Prem Bandhan | Mahua | ||
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | Shanno | ||
| 1979 | Kartavya | Nita | ||
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman | Champa | ||
| 1979 | Do Shikaari | Sunita | Delayed release | |
| 1979 | Ahimsa | Hindi | ||
| 1979 | Suhaag | Basanti | ||
| 1979 | Naya Bakra | Qawwali singer | Special appearance | |
| 1979 | Muqabla | Qawwali singer | Special appearance | |
| 1979 | Ahinsa | Radha | ||
| 1978 | Do Musafir | Bijli | ||
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Hindi | ||
| 1978 | Karmayogi | Rekha | ||
| 1978 | Ghar | Aarti Chandra | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugandh | Dhaniya | ||
| 1978 | Bhola Bhala | Champa | ||
| 1978 | Aakhri Daku | |||
| 1978 | Saawan Ke Geet | Radha | ||
| 1978 | Ram Kasam | Radha | ||
| 1978 | Rahu Ketu | Tulsi | ||
| 1978 | Parmatma | Deepa | ||
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikander | Zohrabai | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award | |
| 1978 | Muqaddar | |||
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade | Dancer | Special appearance | |
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | Kiran | ||
| 1977 | Khoon Pasina | Chanda | ||
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Durga | ||
| 1977 | Farishta Ya Qatil | |||
| 1977 | Dildaar | Lata | ||
| 1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkar | Shila Sahini | ||
| 1977 | Alaap | Radha Kumari (Radhiya) | ||
| 1977 | Aap Ki Khatir | Sarita | ||
| 1977 | Saal Solvan Chadya | Wedding entertainer | ||
| 1977 | Kachcha Chor | Asha | ||
| 1976 | Suntan | Sarita | ||
| 1976 | Nagin | Sunita | ||
| 1976 | Do Anjaane | Rekha Roy/Sunita Devi | ||
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahaatma | Mala | ||
| 1976 | Khalifa | Rekha | ||
| 1976 | Kabeela | Shobha | ||
| 1975 | Zameer | Hindi | ||
| 1975 | Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja | Rina | ||
| 1975 | Dharmatma | Anu | ||
| 1975 | Dharam Karam | Basanti | ||
| 1975 | Aakraman | Sheetal | ||
| 1975 | Zorro | Zorro | ||
| 1975 | Dafaa 302 | Rajkumari Rekhadevi | ||
| 1974 | Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye | Janniya/Sheetal | ||
| 1974 | Hawas | Hindi | ||
| 1974 | Duniya Ka Mela | Shyama | ||
| 1974 | Do Aankhen | |||
| 1974 | Woh Main Nahin | Anjali | ||
| 1973 | Namak Haraam | Shyama | ||
| 1973 | Mehmaan | Sheela | ||
| 1973 | Khoon Khoon | Rekha | ||
| 1973 | Keemat | Sudha | ||
| 1973 | Dharma | Asha/Radha | Double role | |
| 1973 | Barkha Bahar | Ganga | ||
| 1973 | Anokhi Ada | Neeta Gupta | ||
| 1973 | Kashmakash | Seeta | ||
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Rekha | ||
| 1972 | Zameen Aasmaan | Kalpana | ||
| 1972 | Raampur Ka Lakshman | Rekha Chaudhary | ||
| 1972 | Gora Aur Kala | Phoolwa | ||
| 1972 | Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara | Parvati (Paro) | ||
| 1972 | Ek Bechara | Kavita | ||
| 1972 | Double Cross | Rekha | ||
| 1972 | Do Yaar | Seema | ||
| 1972 | Sazaa | Courtesan | Special appearance | |
| 1971 | Saaz Aur Sanam | Pushpa | ||
| 1971 | Dost Aur Dushman | Rekha | Special appearance | |
| 1971 | Haseenon Ka Devata | Sunita / Chhabili | ||
| 1971 | Elaan | Mala Mehta / Mary | ||
| 1970 | Sawan Bhadon | Chanda | ||
| 1970 | Amma Kosam | Geetha | Telugu film | |
| 1969 | Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999 | Mona | Kannada film (debut in lead role) | |
| 1966 | Rangula Ratnam | Telugu film (child artist) | ||
| 1958 | Inti Guttu | Telugu film (child artist) |